"Everyone was always asking me if I was mad about
something. I looked like I was scowling all the time. A forehead lift
took away that scowly look and made me look much younger—and happier.
Which I am!"
—D.B. (age 41)
Who is a Candidate?
All kinds of people choose brow lift from the Maryland plastic surgery practice of Dr. Donald Kress. This surgery may be right for you if you have a sagging forehead with a stern and angry look, brows that hang too
low and too close to the eyes, or frown lines that age you before your time.
Ready to learn more about forehead lifts? Start seeing what's possible when you view forehead lift photos from actual patients of the practice. When you're ready, request a consultation with Dr. Kress at the office of Plastic Surgery One on Opossumtown Pike in Frederick.
Forehead Lifts in Frederick, Maryland
This procedure is performed on an outpatient basis under general
anesthesia. Dr. Kress first places several tiny incisions behind the hairline. Through these
incisions an endoscope is passed beneath the forehead skin to release
the membranes, which bind the forehead skin. Once this is released, the
forehead can be lifted and adjusted. Portions of muscles, which are
contributing to undesired wrinkles or creases, are also removed. Pins
or special anchors are used to maintain the elevation of the forehead
and brows. Bandages are generally not required.
Recovery Time
Sutures or staples are removed on the 10th day and most bruising and
swelling is gone in 10 to 14 days.
Your Result
A more youthful, relaxed, and rested appearance is possible following a forehead lift in Frederick, Maryland. Imagine being free from the
constant impression of anger and enjoying a more balanced look in the upper face and eye area. Patients also notice relief from frown lines and excess forehead wrinkles.
Forehead Lift FAQ's
- Is the full surgical forehead lift still used?
Yes, but only for special circumstances. There are occasions where the
actual bone of the forehead needs to be recontoured. This is more than
can be achieved through endoscopic incisions. The old procedure can
easily accommodate special instruments to recontour the shape of the forehead itself.
- Does the browlift create a "startled" appearance that I've seen in magazines?
When the procedure is done inexpertly and excessive over-correction is
performed, it can lead to a "startle" appearance. This needs to be
discussed with your surgeon—make sure that he/she has experience with
the endoscopic browlift.
- I already feel my forehead is large. Will this make it larger?
Under some circumstances, the endoscopic browlift can increase the
visual appearance of the forehead, but there are special techniques
that are available to minimize or eliminate this problem. This would
need to be discussed on an individual basis with your surgeon.
- How are the frown lines dealt with?
The frown lines are caused by a triangular formation of three muscles
of the central portion of the forehead, which, when they work in
concert, create the little wrinkles known as "frown lines." These
muscles are not essential for facial expression and can be removed or
substantially weakened at the time of the surgery. Sometimes, however,
if this is a long-standing problem, there may be irreversible changes
that have already occurred in the skin. Although removal of the muscles
will prevent the frown lines from getting worse, a filler substance may
be necessary to correct the skin depressions.
- Can the endoscopic forehead lift be combined with a facelift or other procedures?
This is quite common, particularly with eyelid surgery and or a
Maryland face lift procedure.
WARNING! A particularly hazardous situation can occur with
inexperienced Plastic Surgeons. If the need for the browlift is not
recognized at the time of an eyelid tuck, excess eyelid skin may be
removed from the lids. Later, when it is recognized that a browlift is
needed, it may be impossible to accomplish the browlift due to the
shortage of skin in the upper lids. It's not unreasonable to ask about
the possibility of a future browlift any time a blepharoplasty (eyelid)
procedure is under consideration.
- I've heard that the frown muscles can be related to migraine. Is this true?
Yes. There are several treatment protocols utilizing BOTOX® Cosmetic or surgery.
In Cleveland, Ohio, doctors noticed that many of the patients who
underwent browlift correction reported that their migraine headaches
had disappeared. Now there are several different treatment protocols
treating the frown or other muscles of the head and neck. In some
patients the results have been very dramatic.
Have a question that isn't answered here? Request a consultation with Dr. Kress or call us at 240.575.1566.
"The eyebrows form but a small part of the face, and yet they can darken the whole of life by the scorn they express."
—Demetrius (300BC)
