On days when your feeling well rested and content, does your facial expression tell  a different story?

Often, the forehead is the main culprit.  A lined or furrowed brow can make a serene face appear upset or concerned.  Frown lines between the eyebrows can produce an angry look.  A drooping brow can create a perpetually tired or sad look.

If you believe your forehead is preventing you from looking as good as you feel, a forehead lift, also called a browlift, may be a good option for you.  A forehead lift corrects the sagging or low position of the eyebrows, softens horizontal creases across the forehead and eases the worried or angry expression that can result from frown lines.  The outcome is a more relaxed and refreshed appearance.

IS A FOREHEAD LIFT RIGHT FOR ME?

Forehead lifts are most commonly performed on men and women in the 40-60 year old age range.  However, there is no age limit for this procedure.  It can also produce good results for younger adults who have inherited stress-related conditions, such as low eyebrows or furrows above the nose.

YOU MAY BE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR A FOREHEAD LIFT IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF CONDITIONS:

• Sagging or low position of the eyebrows, creating a tired or sad appearance.

• Deep horizontal creases across the forehead.

• Frown lines, or furrows, between the eyebrows and sometimes across the nose.

During your physical evaluation, Dr. Peterson will assess your bone structure and the underlying tissues of the face.  The thickness, texture and elasticity of your skin and the muscle activity of your entire forehead and upper-eyelid region will be evaluated.  In developing your surgical plan, these factors will be considered as they relate to the position of your eyebrows, the amount of excess upper-eyelid skin and the height of your hairline.  Sometimes, patients who are bothered by excess skin in their upper eyelids don't realize that a sagging brow is contributing to that appearance.

The technique chosen for your surgery depends on your features, Dr. Peterson's preferences and your desired results.

There are several variations to the forehead lift procedure.  Dr. Peterson will recommend the surgical technique that he feels will obtain the best outcome for you.

For details on techniques, please make selection below:
Techniques: Coronal Incision or Endoscopic Browlift

This information is intended to act only as an introduction to the Forehead Lift procedure, it is not a substitute for the in depth information you will receive during your consultation visit with Dr. Peterson who, as a board certified Plastic Surgeon, has over 20 years of experience performing this procedure.

A detailed brochure is available through Dr. Peterson's office. Your personal wishes and questions may be submitted either by E-MAIL plasticsurgeryhouston@msn.com or with a quick phone call to Dr. Peterson's office to schedule an appointment. Your inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

TURN BACK THE CLOCK  BY MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TODAY!

Robert Dickey Peterson, MD.  (281) 893-4144
Email to plasticsurgeryhouston@msn.com
Texas Medical Arts Tower, Red Oak Drive, Suite 500.  Houston, Texas.