Forehead Lifts (Brow Lifts) in Indiana

Facial plastic surgery in Indiana is becoming more popular as many people realize how beneficial procedures like forehead lifts are. A drooping, sagging or deeply wrinkled brow can make you look older or can give your disposition an unpleasant air. Also referred to as a brow lift, forehead lifts performed by Dr. Gus Galante can raise and smooth the skin and underlying muscles of the forehead by trimming excess skin and repositioning the muscle over the forehead. At both our Schererville and Valparaiso, Indiana, plastic surgery offices, Dr. Galante performs brow lift surgery to rejuvenate and reinvigorate your facial appearance and expression.

During your consultation at our Indiana plastic surgery offices, Dr. Galante will ask about your goals and desires. Because there are so many facial plastic surgery options, it is very important that you explain clearly and specifically the result you desire. In some cases a facelift or eyelid lift might be more beneficial for you than a brow lift.

Dr. Galante will begin your consultation with a complete medical history and examination of your face, bone structure and skin tone. Dr. Galante will discuss your specific procedure, the risks involved and the recovery process in detail. You will also be told how to prepare for your procedure, what medications and vitamins to stop taking, and foods to avoid, as well as how long you need to stop smoking and drinking before your surgery if necessary.

At our Indiana plastic surgery offices, forehead lifts are performed on an outpatient basis meaning you can return home the same day as your procedure. Based on the extent of your surgery, the procedure can be performed either under local anesthetic and mild sedation or under general anesthesia.

Normally, a forehead lift requires that Dr. Galante make incisions behind your hairline from ear to ear. The skin of the forehead is lifted from the underlying tissue and the excess tissue is trimmed away before being sutured closed. If necessary, the incision site is bandaged.

Most Indiana patients who have brow lifts experience varying degrees of pain and numbness immediately following their procedures. Headaches and pain at the incision site can be managed with medication. Swelling will peak 72 hours after the procedure and may extend to your cheeks and eyes, but will diminish completely after a couple of weeks. You will need to keep your head elevated for 3 to 4 days after the surgery to help reduce the amount of initial swelling. You will be given detailed instructions about keeping your bandages and incision site clean.

Recovery from forehead lift can be smooth if you give yourself time to heal. You will feel tired for the first few days. After 3 weeks, most of the visible signs of surgery will be gone. You will want to avoid vigorous activities like exercise, jogging, heavy lifting and sexual activity for a couple of weeks. You will also want to avoid being in the sun and heat for about a month. You may also experience itching and numbness at the incision site for several weeks.

Brow lifts will not stop the aging process but results usually last from 10 to 15 years. Indiana patients are usually very pleased with the results of their forehead lift surgery. With a smoother, younger brow line, most patients feel more confident about their appearance and their expression.

Not everyone is a candidate for a forehead lift in Indiana. Having realistic expectations about the impact surgery will have on your life is important, and other factors like skin tone and bone structure may need to be considered. Dr. Galante will discuss your expectations and evaluate your case during your consultation.

Since a brow lift is a cosmetic procedure, it is not covered by insurance and fees and expenses are solely the responsibility of the patient. For your convenience, we offer links to patient financing online.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Galante at either his Schererville or Valparaiso, Indiana, plastic surgery offices, please call 800-721-3244 or contact us online to begin your journey to the confidence no body can resist.