Is a Forehead Lift for You?
Here’s what you should know about getting board-certified Colorado Springs forehead lift surgery:
A forehead lift is the surgical removal of excess fat and skin, as well as a tightening of the muscles in the forehead area. It can correct sagging brows or deep furrows between the eyes. It is often done in conjunction with a facelift, in order to create a smoother facial appearance overall.
Mayo Clinic-trained and board-certified Colorado Springs plastic surgeon, Gregory J. Liebscher, MD, FACS, offers various procedures to enhance or reconstruct your facial features with a forehead lift. The results are amazingly natural and pleasing … quite literally, you’ll feel more comfortable when going out to ‘face’ the world.
Types of Forehead Lift Surgery
There are two types of surgical techniques available for a forehead lift, including the classic forehead lift and the endoscopic forehead lift:
- classic forehead lift—in the classic forehead lift, the surgeon will make an incision that is similar to a headphone-like pattern. This incision is called a coronal incision and starts at about ear level and continues across the top of the forehead to the other ear. The surgeon then carefully lifts the skin of the forehead removing any excess tissue and fat and, if necessary, realigns the muscles. During the procedure, the eyebrows may also be repositioned at a higher level, and any excess skin is trimmed.
- endoscopic forehead lift—the difference between the endoscopic forehead lift and the classic forehead lift is the size of the incision. With the endoscopic forehead lift, the surgeon makes three to five short scalp incisions that are each less than an inch long. An endoscope is then inserted through one of the incisions allowing the surgeon to see the muscles and tissues underneath. In a different incision, the surgeon inserts another instrument that lifts the forehead skin. Excess tissue and fat are then removed and, if necessary, muscles are realigned. Like the classic forehead lift, the eyebrows may also be repositioned at a higher level. The recovery per
Who are candidates for forehead lift?
A forehead lift can help people of any age who have developed furrows or frown lines due to stress, muscle activity, or inherited conditions, such as a low, heavy brow or furrowed lines above the nose. However, it is most commonly performed on people ages 40 to 60, to minimize the visible effects of aging.
Forehead lift is often performed in conjunction with a facelift or eyelid lift surgery.
Forehead Lift Procedure Details
(Browlift)
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:
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 sun exposure for several months.
Duration of Results:
Usually 5 to 10 years.
Understanding Your Risks
Important: You should understand that the circumstances and experience of every individual will be unique. If you’re considering cosmetic plastic surgery, you’re welcome to consult with Dr. Liebscher for further information about the particular procedure and what you expect. In addition, please note that all surgery carries some uncertainty and risk, including the possibility of infection, bleeding, blood clots, and adverse reactions to the anesthesia. You can obviously reduce your risks by choosing a qualified plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Gregory Liebscher, and closely follow his or her advice, both before and after surgery.
Insurance
Acceptable payment for procedures and consultations includes cash, major credit card, and most insurances (BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Cofinity, Great West, Humana/Choice Care, Kaiser, Medical Network, Tricare, RMHP, United Health Care). Financing is also available.
About Dr. Greg Liebscher
Gregory J. Liebscher, MD, FACS, is a Mayo Clinic-trained, ASPS Member Surgeon, & ABPS board-certified Colorado Springs plastic surgeon. Learn more about Dr. Liebscher and his credentials:
» Colorado Springs Plastic Surgeon, Greg Liebscher, MD, FACS
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