Forehead lift

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Forehead lift

A Forehead lift or brow lift is a type of cosmetic surgery designed to raise the brows and/or remove forehead wrinkles.

Pronunciation

Forehead lift: /ˈfɔːrhɛd lɪft/

Etymology

The term "Forehead lift" is derived from the English words "forehead", referring to the part of the face above the eyebrows, and "lift", referring to the act of raising or elevating something.

Procedure

The procedure involves the removal or alteration of the muscles and skin that cause wrinkling or sagging in the forehead area. This can be achieved through various surgical techniques, including the endoscopic forehead lift and the coronal forehead lift.

Related Terms

  • Endoscopic forehead lift: A less invasive procedure that uses a tiny camera and special instruments inserted through small incisions made within the hairline.
  • Coronal forehead lift: A more traditional method that involves making an incision across the top of the head, from ear to ear.
  • Cosmetic surgery: A type of plastic surgery that aims to improve a person's appearance.
  • Brow lift: Another term for a forehead lift, emphasizing the raising of the eyebrows as a result of the procedure.
  • Rhytidectomy: Also known as a facelift, a surgical procedure that reduces wrinkles and sagging skin on the face and neck.

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