The forehead is an essential component to evaluate when appraising facial rejuvenation. Whereas the facelift addresses the lower two-thirds of the face, a browlift/forehead lift focuses on the upper one-third. When a forehead sags, the eyebrows descend and push the upper eyelid tissues downward onto the eyelashes. Women often seek advice about upper eyelid lifts so that they can apply makeup without smudging. They are surprised when plastic surgeons demonstrate that a forehead lift will correct part, or sometimes all, of their upper eyelid problems, often eliminating the need for upper eyelid corrective surgery. The deep furrowing on the forehead and the frown lines between the brows are also improved with browlifts. Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Eric Okamoto, can perform browlift (forehead lift) surgery to address these concerns and help you achieve your goals with natural-looking results.
Multiple goals are established for forehead lifts in women. The horizontal lines running across the forehead and the vertical lines descending between the eyebrows can be significantly reduced, and sometimes even eliminated. The lateral one-third of the eyebrows is lifted above the orbital rims of the eyes in an effort to enhance a slowly-rising feminine arched appearance. The frown muscles, a frequent target for BOTOX® injections, are detached and partially excised. This addresses furrows that often display an angry or stressed persona. With brow and forehead lift procedures, Dr. Okamoto can create a more youthful appearance with results that look natural and last for years.
Since men typically have different cosmetic goals, the technique differs from women. Instead of enhancing an arched bow, the male forehead lift raises the eyebrows more evenly from side to side. Although this is an operation that is performed less frequently in men, the results are equally gratifying in the properly selected candidates.
All of the subjects in the Facelift Gallery have had Forehead Lifts as part of their makeovers. Please refer to our before and after photos for examples.