Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon San Francisco Blog

To eliminate the furrowed look of a college professor lost in thought, the most permanent solution is a forehead lift. A forehead, or brow lift, raises the skin of the forehead, smoothing the deep folds and provides you with a younger and brighter appearance. There are two basic types of forehead lift, the endoscopic lift is less invasive and produces minor scarring. The doctor uses a small camera (the endoscope) and another tool to work on the skin from behind, manipulating the muscles, and pulling the skin taut at strategic locations. The more invasive and more traditional procedure requires a long incision from ear to ear, hidden in the hairline. In this method, the entire forehead is lifted, and sutured into place after the excess skin is removed.

Another popular option for reducing lines in the forehead are Botox® injections. Botox® is a toxin extracted from the botulism virus. The toxin is injected in small doses near the wrinkled areas. The action of the toxin inhibits the enzyme in the body that causes muscles to contract, in essence paralyzing those muscles. Since the muscles cannot contract, the deeper lines of the forehead are smoothed. Botox® is not a permanent solution however, and must be refreshed every six months or so to maintain your more youthful, stress free appearance.

To find out more about treatment options to reduce furrows in your forehead area, please schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Weil today.