Forehead Lift

A forehead lift, also known as a brow lift, minimizes some of the most visible signs of aging, such as drooping eyebrows, "hooding" over the eyes, forehead furrows, and frown lines. In a forehead lift, the muscles and skin that cause problems are removed and/or altered to smooth the forehead and raise the brows and reduce frown lines. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately 2 hours. The skin is lifted so portions of muscle and excess tissue can be removed. You will have stitches that will dissolve in about 2 weeks as well as a dressing. You may experience some numbness but that will subside.

Pre-operatively, lab work and possibly an EKG an/or chest x-ray will be performed. These tests are included in the price of the procedure. After surgery , you will recover for about 2 hours and then go home. You will be supplied with pain medication, antibiotics, and other medications needed for your recovery at home.

You may shower after Dr. Carli removes you dressings. Most normal activities may be returned to in about 2 weeks, but strenuous activity may be on hold for 3 to 4 weeks. You will have some swelling and bruising, the majority of which should be gone in 10 days to 2 weeks.

The forehead lift result lasts for about 5 years, usually.