An open forehead lift is a surgical method that removes wrinkled skin to tighten it, addressing skin aging and sagging. This procedure helps remove forehead wrinkles, lifts drooping brows, and raises the upper eyelids, bringing a youthful appearance to the forehead and the entire face, while reducing signs of aging.
In this direct lifting method, the scars are hidden within the hairline, but it can give you the appearance of being 10 to 15 years younger.
Application of Open Forehead Lift Method.
This surgery is applied in cases where there is excessive and sagging forehead skin due to the degeneration of subcutaneous and muscles beneath the skin, causing the skin to gradually lose its elasticity.
Advantages.
- The forehead is a tight, firm forehead that restores a youthful look to the face.
- Significant improvement in the aesthetics of the eyes without leaving scars around the eye area, correcting sagging and making the eyes appear larger and more radiant.
- Safe, minimally painful, and minimally invasive.
- The surgical scars are not visible, as they are hidden within the hairline for a more aesthetic appearance.
- The rejuvenation effect is significantly improved after surgery.
The process of performing an open surgical forehead lift.
Preparation for surgery.
- The doctor will examine directly to assess the condition of the forehead skin and the overall health of the patient.
- The patient will receive a detailed consultation on the surgical techniques and procedures.
Surgical process.
- The surgical procedure is conducted under endotracheal anesthesia or sedation.
- The doctor will make an incision about 1 cm behind the hairline, running from around the ear on one side to the forehead and down to the other ear.
- In cases where the forehead is too high and has little hair, the incision can be made right at the border between the forehead and the hairline. The surgery can also adjust the scalp to lower it, creating a more balanced forehead.
- Through the incision, the doctor will undermine the muscles under the forehead and fix them to help the forehead muscles become firmer, cut the frown muscles, help remove wrinkles in the area between the eyebrows, and lift the muscle tissue in the eyebrow area higher, helping to rejuvenate upper eyelid area.
- Excess skin will be removed according to a predetermined ratio to ensure the forehead becomes smooth, and the eyebrows are lifted to their most suitable position.
- The incision will be sutured with cosmetic sutures and cleaned thoroughly once the forehead lift procedure is completed.
- The surgical scar will be cleverly hidden deep within the hairline, making it invisible.
- This method requires highly skilled and experienced surgeons. Careful, precise technique is essential to avoid damaging any nerves during the procedure.
Post-operative care.
- Follow all instructions of the doctor about eating, caring, and cleaning the incision after surgery.
- Do not exert direct impact on the incision area to avoid infection, bleeding, and suture loosening.
- Avoid exposing the surgical area to dirt and water. The incision should be kept dry and protected from moisture.
- Take medicine according to the doctor's prescription on time.
- Abstain from eating water spinach, beef, seafood, eggs to avoid scarring and difficult healing.
*The result also depends on the natural disposition of each person.
