The forehead
and brow region
can develop drooping, heavy-appearing eyebrows that
cause hooding of the eyelid area, frown lines between
the eyebrows, and horizontal wrinkles of the forehead.
The appearance of a scowl, frown, or angry look may
be apparent even though you do not feel that way. Some
people look tired. Drooping eyebrows can accentuate
the loose skin of the eyelid region.
Many patients seeking facial rejuvenation surgery are
not aware of this appearance and its contribution to
their aged appearance. Dr. Weeter
has experience with the two types of surgical procedures
and Botox injections to improve the appearance of this
region. The most commonly performed surgery currently
is the endoscopic forehead/brow lift. A coronal forehead
lift with a single long incision from ear to ear can
also be chosen to raise the eyebrows and smooth out
the forehead wrinkles.
WHO IS A CANDIDATE
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Patients
with heavy, drooping eyebrows that push the redundant
skin into the upper eyelids and crow’s feet
areas lateral to the eyelids.
•
Women that need
to continually pluck their eyebrows to give a higher,
more youthful arch to their eyebrows.
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Frown lines, deep
furrows and bunching muscles of a scowl between
the eyebrows.
•
Horizontal lines
and creases of the forehead.
•
Patients that
need to use their forehead muscles to help them
raise their eyebrows to help them see well.
INTENDED RESULTS
Before and After
Forehead & Eyebrow Lift
(click on any
photo to enlarge)
•
A
forehead lift is designed to give a more youthful
and rested appearance to the forehead and upper
eyelids, and help reduce the amount of wrinkles.
•
A more attentive
and pleasing facial expression.
•
A more permanent
removal of frown lines between the eyes that cannot
be achieved with Botox alone.
THE PROCEDURE
•
Procedure
is done on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia
with sedation or general anesthesia if combined
with other facial procedures.
•
The traditional
forehead lift requires an incision across the top
of the head, behind the hairline. A high forehead
or a receding hairline requires the incision be
placed at the hairline.
•
A more common
procedure being used today is called an endoscopic
forehead lift, is done using an endoscope (a narrow
hollow instrument with a fiber optic light source
and camera) and small special instruments. Several
small incisions are hidden in the hairline.
•
The forehead skin
and eyebrows are lifted and repositioned. The muscles
that cause frown lines are weakened. The tighter
skin will be smoother.
Before
and After
Blepharoplasty
(click on any
photo to enlarge)
RECOVERY
•
The
patient may go home with dressings that are removed
the first or second day after surgery.
•
Initial discomfort
is easily controlled with oral medication.
•
Sutures and/or
staples are removed within 10 days.
•
Most swelling
and bruising is gone within 7 to 10 days.
•
Smoking must be
avoided for at least 2 weeks before and 2 weeks
after surgery.
NOTE:The specific risks
and the suitability of this procedure for you may be determined only at
the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk.
Associates in Plastic Surgery, PLLC \ 4001 Kresge Way, Suite 220 \ Louisville, KY 40207-4680
(502) 895-5466 \ Fax: (502) 896-2137
forehead & eyebrow lift 
