Forehead lift : Frontoplasty

Summary of surgery

TIME

ANESTHESIA

Local and Sedation

HOSPITALIZATION

Ambulatory

RECOVERY

3 days

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WHERE DO WE OPERATE?

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You can do it in 3 ways:

– Free on-site visit: Call +34 932066540 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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Book a visit

You can do it in 3 ways:

– Free on-site visit: Call +34 932066540 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

– Free on-site visit with IMMEDIATE booking: For booking outside office hours. We charge 60 € on your card to avoid false bookings. It is refunded on the day you come to the consultation.

– ONLINE Visit: Video conference using whatsapp or Zoom. Cost of 60 € non-refundable. When booking indicate in the comments that you want videoconferencing and not on-site.

PATIENT PROFILE

People with very clear or wide foreheads, very wrinkled foreheads, drooping eyebrows and nasal roots that need to be raised, or when botulinum toxin has no effect, or simply when the patient does not wish to use botulinum toxin every 4 or 6 months.

PROCEDURE

A forehead lift is a surgical procedure that predates the advent of botulinum toxin. Today we use much more modern and less aggressive techniques that offer better results than before.

The incisions can be hidden inside the scalp when the forehead is short, or in the first hairline when we want to shorten the distance of a wide forehead, or bring the scalp forward to cover the wide forehead.

If the scar remains visible, it can always be hidden with unifollicular hair micrografts that will grow perfectly on the scar and hide it completely.

The forehead lift can be done alone or in conjunction with other procedures such as facelift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty…, depending on what you want to modify the face.

DURATION OF THE INTERVENTION

1 to 2 hours

PROTOCOL

Preoperative

Evaluation of the area to determine the adequacy of the treatment.
Follow specific guidelines determined by the doctor
CBC and tests on cardiac and respiratory status

Anesthesia

Local and sedation

Hospitalization

Ambulatory

Postoperative

Medication if required
Bandage between 24 h and 48 h
Mandatory check-ups after a few days, a few weeks and a few months, according to prescription

Convalescence

2 or 3 days
Rapid and virtually painless recovery

RESULTS

Wrinkle removal
Hair advancement
Eyebrow lift
Droopy nose lift
Rejuvenated appearance
Improvement of the patient’s psychological profile and self-esteem.

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

Simple intervention

LEVEL OF RISK

Under
Risks inherent to the procedure: great caution with scarring
Risks of any operation: bleeding, infection, impaired healing

BEFORE/AFTER PHOTOS

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Frequently asked questions about forehead lift

How is the endoscopic facelift performed?

Although it is a very simple procedure, it must always be performed in an operating room, there is no hair loss. It is not necessary to shave or cut any segment of the hair. The incisions are minimal and thanks to the endoscopic technique, the procedure is very precise. The endoscopic forehead lift can correct frown lines, eliminate wrinkles and excess skin and lift the eyebrows. This surgery can be performed alone or in combination with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or facelift. It is an outpatient procedure, under local anesthesia and mild sedation, with spectacular and very natural results.

From what age is it advisable to perform an endoscopic forehead lift?

We consider that there is no typical age to perform this type of procedure, but rather problems that require a solution, however, the average age at which a frontal lift is performed is from the age of 40. It must be taken into account that there are particular genetic conditions, weight fluctuations, skin quality, external and environmental aggressions that generate stigmata that require solutions, independent of the person’s age. At Clinica Sanza we are proponents (when possible) of small corrections in time, rather than radical changes, which translates into more natural results and a more youthful appearance, with simpler and more effective procedures.

How long do the results of the endoscopic facelift last?

The endoscopic forehead lift is one of the procedures that achieves the most natural and satisfactory results. The permanence of these results depends on the combination of the aging rhythm of each patient; and the interaction of defending factors (hydration, antioxidants, etc.); and aggressors (smoking, sun exposure, pollution, etc.) of our organism. However, according to Clinica Sanza’s experience, we could assign an average of 7 to 15 years of results.

Will I feel pain after the endoscopic forehead lift?

Fortunately in Clinica Sanza we have extensive experience with this type of minimally invasive interventions, which is a gentle, simple procedure with a short postoperative period and almost no discomfort, which is perfectly controlled by oral analgesics during the first 3 to 5 days.

Once the endoscopic frontal lift is done, when can I resume my daily activities?

Although it is a simple procedure, some swelling and bruising may appear in the temporal area, eyelids and nose. Once these signs disappear, usually within 5 to 7 days, you can resume your daily activities and social interaction.

How long does the endoscopic facelift procedure take?

The surgical time varies whether we perform an endoscopic facelift alone or combine it with other procedures such as blepharoplasty or facelift, although the average time of the intervention varies between one and two hours. After the operation, you will remain for a period of time in the recovery area of Clinica Sanza and then you will be able to return home.

Is it necessary to have periodic revisions after an endoscopic forehead lift?

The procedure is ambulatory, however, after the intervention we place a compressive bandage on the intervened area, which we remove 24 hours after the intervention. Once the bandage has been removed, it is advisable to go for check-ups after 3 days to assess the evolution and then evaluations after a week and 15 days to remove the stitches and check for improvement.

Is it necessary to rest and have a special diet after an endoscopic frontal lift?

Absolute rest is not necessary, but we advise relative rest during the first 3 days. We also advise sleeping on the back, with discreet elevation of the upper body and face to reduce swelling. Feeding after the first day may be normal, although hard foods that require too much effort to bite or chew should be avoided for at least the first 3 days.

What can I do if swelling and bruising appear after surgery?

In case of swelling and small bruises after the endoscopic facelift, we recommend a few sessions of manual lymphatic drainage to accelerate the recovery process and above all not to expose yourself to the sun until the bruises disappear.

Will I be able to wash my hair after the procedure?

You can wash your hair with antiseptic shampoo on the 3rd day after the intervention, to avoid the accumulation of grease or sebum from the hair on the stitches, we recommend drying with a hair dryer with cold air to keep the wounds dry after cleansing, we do not recommend applying dyes or making sweeteners or straightening until 3 weeks after the intervention.