Forehead Lift (Brow Lift)

656. <Forehead Lift (Brow Lift)>

Forehead lift surgery is designed to improve drooping eyebrows and upper eyelid heaviness by lifting the forehead skin and underlying tissues. Over time, repeated facial muscle contractions (frontalis, corrugator, procerus, orbicularis oculi) and skin laxity cause forehead wrinkles and sagging.

As we age, facial bones—including the frontal bone—gradually shrink due to mineral loss. However, the overlying soft tissue doesn’t shrink, so the skin begins to droop with gravity, leading to lowered brows and a tired eye appearance.

For those wanting to lift the brows without visible facial scars, endoscopic forehead lift is an option. Small incisions are made behind the hairline, and using a camera, muscles like the corrugator may be partially removed to soften frown lines. The forehead tissue is lifted and fixed to the bone, sometimes with dissolvable implants. However, certain implants may cause tingling or discomfort when touched later, so material choice matters.

Unlike open lifts, the endoscopic method doesn’t remove excess skin—it repositions and anchors the tissues, so its longevity may be shorter.

In open forehead lift, the incision placement depends on forehead size:

Wide forehead: incision along the hairline; lifts brows and shortens the forehead.

Narrow forehead: incision 2 cm behind the hairline; lifts brows while increasing forehead height slightly.

In both methods, the frown muscles can be trimmed and the periosteum modified to reduce lines and secure the lift.

Ultimately, this surgery improves upper-face balance and aging signs. Knowing your facial bone structure is key, and keeping up circulation through aerobic activity may help preserve a youthful look longer.

[Forehead lift enhances facial proportion and counters upper-face aging.]

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