There are normally lines in the forehead area, the depth of which differs from person to person. However, these lines become deeper and more pronounced over time, depending on the effects of aging. Again, eyebrows go down with aging. This makes the person look tired and unhappy. Genetic and environmental factors (bad habits, irregular diet, irregular sleep, inactivity, stress..) accelerate the emergence of these problems in the forehead and temple area.
For whom Forehead and Temple Lift Surgery is Suitable for?
Forehead and temple lift surgeries can be performed in men and women who have deep lines on the forehead and have lower eyebrows. These surgeries are generally applied to people aged 40 and over.
However, in some cases (those with genetic and structural problems) they can also be performed at a younger age.
How to Perform Forehead and Temple Lift (Eyebrow Lift) Surgery?
In forehead and temple lift (eyebrow lift) surgery; The deep lines on the forehead are removed, and the drooping eyebrows are lifted up. In this way, it is aimed to provide a lively gaze and a healthy facial expression instead of a tired and unhappy facial expression. Some of the lines around the eyes can be removed by lifting the eyebrows upwards. For this, classical forehead and temple lift surgery is performed.
In this method, a crown-shaped incision is made into the scalp 4-5 times behind the anterior hairline.
Forehead and temple lift surgeries can also be performed with endoscopic methods in patients who do not need to remove excess skin. As in the classical method, the incision is not all over. The procedure is performed by making 3 or 4 small incisions of 2 cm in the scalp behind the anterior hairline.
Forehead and temple lift surgeries are performed in a hospital environment. These surgeries, which can be performed under general or local anesthesia, can take an average of 1.5-2 hours. What to Expect?
Forehead and temple lift (brow lift) surgery After the treatment, a dressing can be applied to leave the eyes, nose and mouth open. The dressing is usually removed after 2 days. Stitches are removed within 1 week. It is natural to observe bruising and swelling around the forehead and eyes. Mild numbness may be felt. All these effects resolve spontaneously within a week or two.
Our patients can return to their daily lives 2 weeks after forehead and temple lift (eyebrow lift) surgery.
However, mouth exercises, excessive sun exposure and blows should be avoided for a few months.
The results after the surgery differ according to the structure and lifestyle of the people. The results can last 5-10 years in some people and a lifetime in others.
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