Forehead skin tightening and things to know

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A forehead lift is a forehead and brow rejuvenation procedure that corrects the signs of aging. Surgery aims to restore the natural shape of the face area, suitable for cases where the forehead skin is too loose, the skin loses elasticity or too many forehead wrinkles.

1. What is forehead lift surgery?

A forehead lift is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin on the forehead, to reduce the aging process of the skin and to sag skin. When performing the removal of excess skin on the forehead, wrinkles no longer appear, improving the condition of those who are drooping eyelids, effectively bringing a youthful appearance to the face of each person.

2. Who should have forehead lift surgery?

In the forehead area, there are many deep and medium wrinkles due to many habits of looking up, squinting. People with aging skin, poor elasticity, sagging skin, especially in the eyebrow area People with many wrinkles making eyelids droop People who have a need for beauty and want their face to be shiny and smooth. Performing cosmetic procedures in the forehead area, but the results show that it is not perfect, broken.

3. Methods of tightening the skin on the forehead

3.1. Forehead lift with thread Forehead lift with thread is a cosmetic method to help customers overcome skin defects. That skin area is the wrinkles on the forehead, the forehead skin is sagging. This method makes you more youthful, maintaining the natural beauty of the forehead.
Method of forehead skin tightening with thread is different from conventional forehead wrinkles removal. Because it is more special, cosmetic doctors do not need to use invasive cutlery but still stretch the subcutaneous tissues to help the forehead skin be tighter and reduce the sagging significantly. The recovery process will be quick and you will be able to work and live a normal life, with no downtime.
3.2. Endoscopic Forehead Lift An endoscopic forehead lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure that corrects the loss of soft tissue elasticity in the upper third of the face.
Excessive sagging skin around the forehead causes ptosis of the eyebrows and forehead wrinkles are eliminated by repositioning the underlying muscle and tissue. It creates a fresher, more youthful appearance in the upper third of the face. It can also be combined with an upgrade. A endoscopic forehead lift is usually performed by a plastic surgeon.
Laparoscopy is the insertion through a surgical incision of a flexible tube fitted with a lighted camera and surgical instruments. Endoscopes are now used in many reconstructive and plastic surgery procedures. Endoscopic brow lift surgery has gained widespread acceptance, is less invasive, and heals faster than traditional brow lift surgery.
Endoscopic forehead lift surgery is used a lot, this method is simple, quite fast and safe for customers. Applicable to all cases of skin with a lot of sagging.
The process of conducting an endoscopic forehead lift, the cosmetologist makes 2-3 very small incisions at the base of the hair. From a small incision, the doctor inserts the endoscopic instrument into the skin for surgery. As a result, the skin and muscles are lifted, fixing the position of the forehead skin, making it tighter, smoother and free of wrinkles as before.
The success of this method is that it leaves no scars, causes little damage to the skin, and does not affect the nerves. After the surgery you can go home right away with little downtime.

4. Procedure for performing forehead lift

4.1. Preparation Routine blood tests and X-rays will be performed. Patients may be advised to wash their hair with soap and antibacterial shampoo the night before or the morning of surgery. Hair does not need to be shaved. 4.2. The endoscopic forehead lift is performed under general or intravenous (IV) anesthesia and under local anesthesia. Multiple small incisions are made just behind the hairline (most surgeons make 3 to 5 cm incisions), through which the endoscope and instruments are inserted. The brow skin tissue is gently released and lifted. Excess skin is removed. The muscles are lifted, pulled, and fixed to the bone using titanium anchors that look like small screws 2mm wide. They can be temporary or permanent and cause no permanent damage. A small surgical drainage tube, a clear tube, can be inserted through a small incision below the main incision. 4.3. Care After Forehead Lift Surgery Post-surgery pain can be controlled with pain medication. Antibiotics may be needed. Patients are advised to rest with their heads held high for two weeks. Patients are usually discharged the same day or 24 hours after surgery. The drain can be removed after 24 hours. The bandage can be removed after 48 hours. Patients can shower and wash their hair after 48 hours, using mild shampoos prescribed by the surgeon. The surgeon may prescribe an ointment to be applied to the wound. Patients should not use any hair products for at least seven days. Depending on the type of suture used, your surgeon will schedule a removal appointment. Temporary bruising and swelling may occur around the forehead and eyes. The wound takes about two weeks. The scars usually heal well and are barely visible. For the first few weeks after surgery, the brows may appear excessively high, but this should subside over time. Final results of brows can take four to six months to appreciate. Patients can return to work and resume all normal activities including sports and exercise after 10 to 14 days. Abstain from foods that affect the wound such as sticky rice, water spinach, seafood and beef. Eat foods that help heal scars quickly.

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