FOREHEAD LIFT OR BROWLIFT SURGERY - LOS ANGELES, CA

Properly positioned eyebrows play an important role in one's individual aesthetic appearance. During the aging process, the forehead muscles and skin relax and the brows begin to descend. This translates into greater upper eye fullness, making individuals appear tired or angry.

A forehead lift or brow lift surgery in Beverly Hills can provide you a more natural, youthful and refreshed appearance. It can dramatically improve both your forehead and upper eyelid appearance, thus improving your self-confidence. In many instances, it alleviates the need for eyelid or blepharoplasty surgery. The procedure corrects heavy or drooping brows and smoothes out the forehead horizontal lines that can make a person appear worn.

Forehead lifts are typically performed in patients of the 40-60 year age, however, they can be performed in any patient who demonstrates signs of aging due to stress or muscle hyperactivity. In patients who have a receding hairline, a forehead lift can be performed to reduce the length and improve the appearance of the forehead.

A forehead lift is commonly performed in combination with other complimentary cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, such as a facelift (rhytidectomy) or laser skin resurfacing to enhance the overall aesthetic result. Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) may be performed at the same time as a forehead lift, especially if a patient has significant skin overhang in the upper eyelids.

During your consultation with Dr. Hoefflin, he will determine if you are in fact a good candidate for forehead or browlift surgery, and if the upper eyelids need to be simultaneously addressed. Customized literature that discusses the procedure, along with pre- and post-operative instructions will be provided. Before and after photographs of similar forehead lift patients will be reviewed.

ABOUT THE PROCEDURE

Dr. Hoefflin performs his Los Angeles and Beverly Hills forehead lifts as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia with deep sedation, administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist. The procedure usually takes 1 hour. All operations are performed in fully credentialed and state-of-the-art surgical facilities.

Dr. Hoefflin uses the latest in endoscopic (camera-assisted) surgery techniques to elevate the brow without any visible incisions. Small incisions are placed within the hairline and carefully beveled to preserve any hair loss at the incision site.

This technique of smaller incision surgery involves a relatively shorter recovery time and is associated with few complications compared to the open technique. For patients with long or high foreheads, incisions can be placed in front of the hairline (pre-trichial) to correct forehead length.

During the procedure, the forehead skin is elevated and repositioned to a more youthful level. The muscles causing forehead wrinkling are weakened or removed. Thus, the eyebrows are raised, and the excess forehead lines are smoothed out. The result is a more youthful and balanced appearance in the forehead.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER SURGERY

Head dressings are placed, which are usually removed within the first day after surgery. Slight discomfort (similar to a headache) is normal. Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Head elevation for two to three days is encouraged to minimize any swelling. Sutures or staples are removed within 7-10 days after surgery. Minor swelling and bruising can be concealed with camouflaging makeup after 7 to 10 days. Long-acting nerve blocks are performed to minimize any post-operative discomfort. While individual results may vary, the results of a forehead lift typically lasts 10 years.

RISKS

The risk of complications is usually minor when a forehead lift is performed by a properly qualified plastic surgeon. Major complications are rare. Specific risks and the suitability of a forehead lift procedure for a given individual can be determined at the time of consultation. You can reduce your risk of complications by closely following your surgeon's instructions, both before and after surgery.

To learn if you are a candidate for the forehead lift or browlift surgery in Los Angeles, contact Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Hoefflin for a complimentary consultation.

FOREHEAD AND BROWLIFT LINKS:

The Creation of True Facial Beauty
Forehead and Browlift Surgery FACS
Patient Testimonials
Patient Resources

BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

Above set. Dr. Hoefflin performed facelift, forehead/browlift, necklift, and upper and lower eyelid rejuvenation surgery. Browlift surgery elevates the brow, smoothes out the forehead, making the patient appear more refreshed, and youthful. The brow is elevated to a more youthful position. The forehead lines are smoothed out, making the patient appear less tired, sad, and angry.

Above (2 sets). Dr. Hoefflin performed facelift, forehead/browlift, necklift, laser skin resurfacing, and upper and lower eyelid rejuvenation surgery. Browlift surgery elevates the brow, smoothes out the forehead, making the patient appear more refreshed, and youthful.

LOS ANGELES PLASTIC SURGEON:

Dr. Hoefflin is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast augmentation, breast revision surgery, breast reduction, liposuction, body contouring, and many other plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Hoefflin's offices serve the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills areas.

These before & after photographs are patients of Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Hoefflin, who have given permission to have their photos published. They are for illustrative purposes only. While these photos depict actual patients, they are not a guarantee of results. Individual results for the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills browlift and forehead lift surgery may vary.

To learn if you are a candidate for the Los Angeles forehead lift or browlift surgery, contact Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon Dr. Hoefflin for a complimentary consultation.