Forehead Lift / Browlift / Temporal Lift
Forehead lift, brow lift and temporal lift’s are cosmetic surgeries to improve frown lines, vertical creases, crows feet and sagging eyebrows that develop with age. The procedures are permanent and offer significantly better and long term cheaper results than expensive short lasting Botox treatments. These procedures significantly restore facial youthfulness and can take years off ones apperance.
There are four methods to perform forehead, eyebrow, and temporal lift as follows:
- Traditional forehead lift / brow lift
- Endoscopic forehead lift / brow lift
- Direct brow lift
- Temporal lift
1. Traditional forehead lift / brow lift
Forehead tissue and skin are moved up into the new position and muscles in the area are relaxed to correct deep frown lines. Excess tissue is cut away. The incision is located behind the frontal hairline from ear to ear so there is no visible scar.
The operation takes 1-2 hours under general anesthesia. Recovery time is one week after surgery.
Picture 1. Shows the incision of the traditional forehead lift / brow lift
2. Endoscope forehead lift / brow lift
The endoscopic brow lift differs from the traditional forehead lift in that it’s a minimally invasive surgery. 4 tiny incisions are made behind the hairline then an endoscope is inserted into one of the incisions to view inside the forehead. Wrinkles on the forehead are eliminated and the position of the eyebrows is elevated.
The operation takes 1-2 hours under general anesthesia. Recovery time is one week after surgery.
Picture 2. Shows the incisions of endoscopic forehead lift / brow lift
3. Direct brow lift
In cases where the forehead is quite high and the eyebrows are very close to the eyes, the surgeon makes an incision line as close as possible to the upper part of the eyebrow so the scar is practically invisible, then the excess skin is removed leaving the eyebrows in their new position. The direct brow quickly adjusts the shape and positioning of eyebrows. The only downside is a small scar.
Picture 3. Shows the incision of the direct brow lift
4. Temporal Lift
The Temporal lift is a procedure that deals with the outer part of the eye such as crows feet, small wrinkles in the area and the brow being flat or slanted downwards.
The incision is above the ear, approximately 5 cm behind the hairline. The skin and the muscle covering one-third of the eyebrow are pulled up. Once the eyebrow curve is improved, the position is fixed with sutures.
The operation takes 1-2 hours under local anesthesia. Recovery time is one week after surgery.
Picture 4 Shows incision scars of the temporary lift
A Good Candidate for forehead lift / brow lift / temporal lift
- If you have deep frown lines between the brows, ptosis eyebrows, the signs of aging in the brow region
- If you have crows feet
- If you have deep frown lines across your forehead
- Physically Healthy
- Nonsmoker
Preparation for forehead lift / brow lift / temporal lift
- Consult with the surgeon to choose the most suitable option and ensure you are a good candidate.
- Undergo a physical examination to ensure no health conditions are present which may affect the surgery.
- Wash your hair before surgery with germicidal shampoo to prevent infection. Don’t use any chemical spray.
- Stop some medicines that interfere with blood clotting, such as aspirin & Ibuprofen.
Post-operative care
- Control pain with medication and cold compress.
- Keep the head elevated for at least 1-2 weeks after surgery to minimize post-op swelling and protect the healing incision.
- A gentle hair wash two days after surgery to clean off-dry blood and prevent infection.
- Stitches will be removed within seven days after surgery.
- Wear a facial bandage to support the wound healing.
- Avoid salty food to decrease swelling.
- Follow all post-operative instructions and attend appointments.
- Normal activities can be resumed one week after surgery. Exercise may be resumed 3-4 weeks after surgery.
Possible Risks and Complications
Risks and complications from forehead lift or temporal brow lift are extremely rare but are as follows:
- Numbness
- Scarring
- Asymmetric eyebrows
- Hematoma
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Swelling and bruising
- Poor healing
Recovery for forehead lift / brow lift / temporal lift
Wound healing may take around 10-14 days. You can return to work and normal activities after 10 -14 days. The complete result will take a few months.
Results of forehead lift / brow lift / temporal lift
The procedure can widen the forehead and lift eyebrows resulting in a proportionate and youthful face. For those with downward-slanting eyebrows, the temporal lift will help elevate the brows and immediately create a curve which creates a youthful appearance.
Before & After Forehead Lift / Browlift / Temporal Lift
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Why Kamol Cosmetic Hospital is popular for Forehead Lift / Browlift / Temporal Lift?
The face is the first thing that people see, and for transgender individuals, having a feminine face can help them feel confident and protected from discrimination and bullying. Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is an important step in the process of treating discomfort due to a difference in gender identity and undergoing sex reassignment surgery. It helps individuals feel comfortable and safe. FFS is a range of procedures that alter the facial structure to appear more feminine, including forehead contouring, hairline lowering with hair transplantation, cheek augmentation or reduction, revision rhinoplasty, chin-to-jaw reduction, and a mid-face lift to remove excess skin caused by the destruction of facial bones. We offer various techniques for each procedure to suit each person's unique anatomy and biological structure.
Facial surgery is the most artful of surgeries, and we believe that everyone is unique. Everyone needs different procedures. Kamol Hospital's surgeons will analyze the overall face and facial parts such as the forehead, eyebrows, eyes, cheekbones, nose, chin, jaw, etc. They are highly mindful of aesthetics and will make artistic illustrations and plan the surgery by considering proportion, angle, and femininity in each facial part to achieve an attractive and harmonious appearance. Most of our clients are satisfied with the result. The result of FFS at Kamol Hospital is accepted as an attractive and harmonious feminine face, so it is recommended by many transgender individuals as one of the priorities for facial feminization surgery.
Kamol Hospital is proud to have one of the most talented and experienced teams in the world, led by Dr. Kamol Pansritum, who has performed FFS on over 10,000 cases. Our team includes professional plastic surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, dentists, and other specialists who are highly skilled and work as both surgeons and artistic designers to create and reshape faces perfectly feminine.
Kamol Cosmetic Hospital has become a top destination for gender confirmation surgery, with consistently good results and satisfied clients. We have our own large, modern hospital and are accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), a prestigious global healthcare organization. Every service at our hospital is designed with the utmost attention to detail, to ensure the total safety, security, and privacy of every patient.
