Browlift in Chicago - Forehead Lift Illinois FOREHEAD
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:
Local with sedation or general.
In/Outpatient:
Outpatient.
Side Effects:
Temporary swelling, numbness, headaches, bruising.
Traditional methods: Possible itching and hair loss.
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.