| Procedure: | Minimize forehead creases, drooping eyebrows, hooding over eyes, furrowed forehead and frown lines by removing excess tissue, altering muscles and tightening the forehead skin. May be done using the traditional technique, with an incision across the top of the head just behind the hairline; or with the use of an endoscope, which requires 3 to 5 short incisions. Most often done on people over 40. |  |
| Length: | 1 to 2 hours. | |
Anesthesia: |
Local with sedation, or general. | |
| In/Outpatient: | Usually outpatient. | |
| Side Effects: | Temporary swelling, numbness, headaches, bruising. Traditional method: Possible itching and hair loss. | |
| Risks: | Injury to facial nerve, causing loss of motion, muscle weakness, or asymmetrical look. Infection. Broad or excessive scarring. | |
Recovery: |
Back to work: 7 to 10 days, usually sooner for endoscopic forehead lift. More Strenuous Activity: several weeks. Full Recovery from Bruising: 2 to 3 weeks. Limit exposure to sun for several months. |
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| Duration of Results: | Usually 5 to 10 years. |
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