Brow Lift

Forehead Lift

Forehead / Brow lift by Dr. Stephen Greenberg, Manhattan and Long Island's premier cosmetic surgeon

Brow lifts and forehead lifts are popular procedures to give you a more youthful appearance. You can smooth your forehead, raise your eyebrows and minimize frown lines with a forehead lift. A forehead lift performed by Dr. Greenberg's fine hands will enhance your appearance and make you look younger and more refreshed.

What Is A Forehead Lift?

A forehead lift will remove or reduce horizontal creases across the forehead, furrows between the eyebrows and sagging eyebrows. Due to the aging process, genetics, stress or muscle activity, facial muscles and tissues can loose elasticity causing wrinkles and furrowed lines. Forehead lifts are commonly performed on people in their 40s - 60s, however they are also done on younger individuals who have sagging, droopy eyebrows often resulting in a sad facial expression.

Your Forehead Lift Consultation…

Dr. Greenberg will meet with you for consulation regarding your forehead or brow lift in Manhattan or Long Island state-of-the-art cosmetic surgery offices. He will assess your health and medical history, discuss with you the forehead lift process in detail and answer all of your questions. Dr. Greenberg will show you "before and after photos" and tell you about what you can expect during and after the procedure. He will determine if you are a good candidate for a forehead lift. Good candidates for a forehead lift have:

• Furrows or frown lines between the eyebrows
• Significant horizontal wrinkles across the forehead
• Sagging eyebrows
• Tissue that hangs on the outer edges of the eyelids

Your Forehead Lift Surgery…

The forehead lift surgery is done one of two ways. The conventional method is through an incision behind the hairline. The newer forehead lift technique is done using an endoscope and requires minimal incisions. If the conventional method is used, an incision is made at the hairline from the ears across the top of the forehead. The forehead skin is pulled back and any excess skin, muscle and tissue is removed. The incision is stitched closed and wrapped with sterile bandages.

Forehead Lift Recovery

After your forehead lift, you will rest in our fully licensed and accredited, ambulatory center. You may experience some numbness or discomfort around the incisions and will be given medication to make your more comfortable. You will have bruising and swelling around the eyes and cheeks for seven to ten days. In order to minimize swelling, post-operative instructions will include elevating the head for two to three days after surgery. Once the nerves in your head heal, you may experience itching at the incision site. Bandages will be removed one or two days after your forehead lift surgery.

Basic Forehead Lift Surgery and Recovery Facts

Anesthesia	Sedation or general (Board Certified Anesthesiologist)
Length of Procedure	1-3 hours
Length of Stay	Outpatient
Where performed	In Dr. Greenberg's office ambulatory Surgery Center.
Discomfort	Mild to moderate discomfort for about 1-3 days
Return to work	1-3 days, depending on your job
Swelling	Most swelling subsides within 1-2 weeks
Bruising	Minimal to moderate
Stitches	Dr. Greenberg will remove all stitches within 5-7 days
Exercise	3-4 weeks to resume exercise
Results	Dr. Greenberg strives to obtain a natural look. The results will be noticed 1-4 months.

Find out more about forehead lift surgery provided by Dr. Greenberg. Contact Dr. Greenberg's Manhattan or Long Island cosmetic plastic surgery office for your complimentary consultation. All of us look forward to helping you.