1. The Operation

After careful pre-operative marking with the patient standing position, the surgical procedure is performed. The incision is usually made in the hairline so that hair will eventually cover the surgical scar. The forehead skin and muscle is raised and tightened, which pulls the eyebrows up into a more youthful position. At the same time, the muscles responsible for the deep vertical skin furrows can be cut. This usually results in smoothing of the central forehead.. Both vertical and horizontal forehead lines are usually improved by this technique. With endoscopic technique which is applied with a round tube with a fiberoptic light, we can apply tiny incisions with more easiness. After the operation,The patient is discharged from the operation room with dressings.

2. Location Of The Operation

There are three options for the location of the operation, which comprises the three most advanced private hospitals in Izmir. Namely, these hospitals are; PRIVATE EGE SAGLIK HOSPITAL, PRIVATE KENT HOSPITAL and PRIVATE GAZI HOSPITAL. All the hospitals are fully equipped with 24 hrs full ambulatory facilities and modern technological devices.

3. Anesthesia

The brow lift can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation or it can be combined with a facelift operation under sedation or general anesthesia.

4. Length Of Surgery

30mn-120 mn

5. Length Of Stay

1 night

6. Incisions

By utilizing an endoscopic technique, three 1,5cm incisions in the hair-bearing scalp is applied.

7. Bruises

Some bruises may occur at the frontal area, including eyelids.

8. Scars

Scars are hided in the ear-bearing areas of the scalp.

9. Swelling

Swelling may occur at the frontal area, including eyelids.

10. Stitches

A few stitches at the incision lines are applied, these stitches will be removed at the 10th postoperative day of the surgery.

11. Numbness

Numbness may occur at the frontal area.

12. Bandages

The patient may bear a scalp bandage for 1 or 2 days.

13. Drains

Usually no drain is necessary

14. Recovery

5- 10 DAYS, Please note that no strenuous activities, heavy lifting (over 20 pounds), aerobic exercises, swimming, contact sports, tennis, or golf should be planned for the first several weeks.