Complementing the facelift and eyelid procedures is the forehead or browlift using the conventional method of coronal incision just above the hairline or with an endoscope, a viewing instrument that permits viewing tissue sublayers with smaller incisions. Either approach will smooth the forehead and lift the eyebrows to give the face a more youthful, refreshed appearance. Gone is that tired, worried look that gradually shows in our face as we age. Normally, men and women in the forty to sixty year age range seek this procedure. However, younger people may be candidates to correct an inherited feature or frown lines due to excessive muscle activity in that area of the face. Whatever the age, a smoother forehead does wonders for the face and one's self-confidence.

Before operating, the surgeon will get a medical history and examine the patient. An evaluation of the patient's face will be completed, and the surgeon will discuss the goals of surgery. It is important that the patient tell the surgeon about any medication he or she is taking and whether or not they smoke. These factors, as in other procedures, can have an effect on post-surgical recovery. Pre-op instructions should be followed to the letter to help speed up recovery and reduce risk. The patient with short hair may want to let his or her hair grow out some so that it's long enough to hide the incisions while they heal. A forehead lift is usually performed on an outpatient basis and under local anesthesia combined with a heavy sedative. The patient will be awake, but very relaxed. He or she may feel some tugging and tightness, but the forehead area will not be painful.