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Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery:
Eyebrow Lift / Forehead Lift

General description
Eyebrow and Forehead lifting is a type of plastic surgery that improves sagging skin along the forehead, eyebrows and upper eyelids. Muscle and skin that show signs of aging are altered. Drooping of the eyebrows, excess eyelid skin and wrinkles along the forehead are caused by constant movement.

Technical description
Procedure – Local anesthesia and sedatives are normally used to avoid pain, though the patient remains awake. Some people request general anesthesia so they do not have to be conscious during surgery. It is possible to suffer from some stretching of the skin along the forehead and occasional discomfort.

For your wellness, hair must be kept out of the operation area; the hair close to the incision area must be cut; the head is not shaved. Then, the incision is made at ear level and continues through the upper forehead close to the hairline so as to avoid the effect of a very wide forehead. If the patient is bald or suffers from alopecia, the surgeon can perform an incision in the scalp’s middle line so as to avoid leaving a visible scar.

During surgery, the skin is lifted and measured to remove the excess of tissue, skin and muscle. The incision is closed with stitches or pins and, before applying the dressing, blood and any other particles are removed from the face to avoid scalp irritation.

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