The front lifting, also known as forehead lift, is performed to reduce wrinkles or expression wrinkles in this area, as the technique lifts the eyebrows and softens the skin of the forehead, causing a younger appearance.
This procedure is performed by the plastic surgeon and can be done in two ways:
- Both ways offer excellent results and can cost an average of R $ 3.
- 000 to R $ 15.
- 000.
- Depending on the equipment used and the medical equipment that will perform the procedure.
Forehead stretching surgery can be performed separately or, if the person has many fine wrinkles or wrinkles on other parts of the face, it can also be performed along with the full facelift. See more details about facelift.
Surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia and sedatives and has an average duration of 1 hour. The elevation of the forehead and eyebrows is fixed with small dots or screws.
After the procedure of repositioning the muscles and skin of the forehead, the surgeon closes the open areas with special removable or resorbable wires, staples or adhesives designed for the skin.
After the procedure, the person can return home the same day, with a bandage to protect the scar, which should be cleaned according to the doctor’s instructions, and the head is allowed to be washed in the shower after approximately 3 days.
Healing lasts approximately 7 to 10 days, and a reassessment by the surgeon is subsequently necessary to remove the stitches and observe recovery, during this period it is recommended:
It is common to have purple spots due to a bruise or initial swelling, which disappear within a few days, and the end result is evident only after a few weeks, when you may notice a smoother forehead and a younger appearance.
During recovery, the person should contact the surgeon immediately in case of severe pain, fever greater than 38 degrees Celsius, presence of purulent discharge, or opening of the wound Find out some essential care tips after plastic surgery to improve healing and recovery.