Forehead and Temple Lift
What is Aesthetic Forehead Lift Surgery?
There are normally transverse lines on the forehead, the depth of which varies from person to person. These lines become vertical between the eyebrows. The forehead skin, like the skin on the face, begins to loosen and sag in parallel with the advancement of age, and the existing lines deepen. Over time, the eyebrows go down and the person develops a tired-looking facial expression. Poor nutrition, smoking, irregular lifestyle, stress, air pollution, inadequate or no skin care, the effect of gravity and facial expressions facilitate this aesthetically disturbing result.
Who is a good candidate for this surgery?
This surgery is usually performed on male and female patients over the age of 40 who have no other health problems. With forehead lift surgery, the lines on the forehead are minimized. The eyebrows that droop towards the eyes are lifted and brought to where they should be, giving the person a lively look, and at the same time, some of the lines near the eyes can be eliminated to some extent. If there is a lot of sagging and skin needs to be removed, the classic forehead lift method is applied. In the classical method, a crown-like scar is left 4-5 cm behind the hairline, but this scar is hidden in the scalp. However, when this method is applied, there is a long-term temporary loss of sensation in the scalp. Brow lift surgery, which is performed to bring the eyebrows to their normal place, is an operation intertwined with forehead lift surgery. In addition, there is no need for eyebrow lift surgery.
Surgery
Brow lift surgery can recently be performed with the endoscopic method. In patients who do not need to remove excess tissue, the same result can be achieved with 3 or 4 2 cm incisions behind the hairline in the scalp. This method is applied to most patients. In this method, the post-operative period is more comfortable, there is no or minimal loss of sensation in the scalp. The surgery is performed in hospital conditions, under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, in the operating room. It can be performed with general anesthesia, as well as local anesthesia and intravenous sedation (asleep through a vein). It takes about 1.5-2 hours. It is possible to go home the same day. If necessary, it can be performed at the same time as other aesthetic surgeries. In that case, the surgery and hospital stay will be extended.
Post-Surgery
The early post-surgery period is usually comfortable. There may be general swelling and bruising on the forehead and around the eyes. There may be numbness and a feeling of tension. These will go away on their own within 2 weeks. A head bandage can be applied, leaving the eyes, nose and mouth open. The bandage is removed after 2 days. General check-ups and dressing changes are performed. Hair is washed and the bandage is reapplied if necessary. Stitches are removed after 5-7 days.
Return to Normal Life
The surgery gives good results. Retouching may be required rarely. The person can return to work and apply make-up after 2 weeks. It is recommended to avoid heavy exercises and the sun for 2 months and to protect from external impacts. The newly shaped forehead and eyebrows will be affected by gravity, so they will last for 5-10 years and sometimes much longer depending on the person’s body.
