There are two types of forehead
lift procedures, the "classic" and the "endoscopic."
The classic method consists of a coronal
incision which follows along your scalp in a headphone
pattern, starting from one ear and going to the other. The
forehead skin is then carefully lifted so the tissue can be
removed and the muscles can be altered or released. Excess
skin is then trimmed and the incision is closed with stitches.
The endoscopic forehead lift uses the same
preparation steps as the classic method, but instead of one
long incision, the surgeon will make several smaller ones. An
endoscope, which is a tiny camera device, is inserted through
one of the incisions, allowing the surgeon to have a clear
view of the muscles and tissue.
RECOVERING FROM THIS SURGERY
Although you should be up and about in a day or two,
it's recommended that you avoid any strenuous activity for the
first week. You will be able to shower and shampoo your hair a
few days after the surgery, and should be back to work or
school in 10 days. There will be some numbness and discomfort
around the incisions following surgery, but this can be
dramatically lessened with medication. Most visible signs of
surgery will fade completely in three weeks. |
