Forehead lift A sagging forehead can give a sad, angry or tired appearance even when a person is happy and well rested. This sagging is usually the result of normal aging although some younger patients who have inherited a "low brow" can also have this problem. A forehead lift can help pull the eyebrows up to a more normal level, take some of the strain off the forehead muscles and decrease transverse wrinkling, and lessen some of the frown lines between the eyebrows. The surgical technique is customized for each patient. Some patients benefit from an ear-to-ear incision and removal of a small strip of scalp behind the hairline. Other patients, those who have a high hairline or very thin hair, may be good candidates to have the surgery done using an endoscope. In these cases, several small incisions are made instead of one long incision. At your initial consultation, I will evaluate your face and make my recommendation. Sometimes a forehead lift is done in conjunction with other types of facial rejuvenation surgery such as a face-lift or eyelid surgery. I perform this procedure at Seattle Surgery Center, which is located next door to my office building. Most patients have a general anesthetic and go home the same day of surgery. A small plastic drain is often placed under the skin for a few days and the patient is required to wear a snug headband for a week following the surgery to help maintain good eyebrow position during the healing phase. There is noticeable bruising and swelling of the brow and the upper face for about one week following surgery. After one week, most patients can return to work or social activities with the help of some makeup or tinted glasses. Insurance does not cover this procedure.