Face wrinkle

laura · Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Posts: 154

I am searching some info on face wrinkle, actually forehead wrinkles. I have very visible forehead wrinkles and I would like to know what treatments are available for reducing face wrinkle, specially those on forehead.

Petra · Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Posts: 313

It really depends on your facial construction and besides the appearance of forehead wrinkles, others face wrinkles that appear on your face. For example, for more complete facial rejuvenation, forehead lifts are done in combination with other procedures as facelift, upper or lower eyelid bleharoplasty, collagen injections, etc. However, forehead lift can be done itself. From the operation you can definitely expect younger and fresher look, also eyebrow shape may be improved. On the other hand, texture of skin does not improve with forehead lift. For change of skin texture you need to undergo laser resurfacing or chemical peel (which is often done in combination with forehead lift).
Forehead lift may be performed in two ways: by conventional surgical method or by newer method which employs an endoscope. Conventional method includes incision hidden behind the hairline (from ear to ear), Next thing, the skin of the forehead is lifted away from the underlying periosteum, then the excess skin is trimmed away and the muscles are scored to treat dynamic wrinkles. The incision is closed with stitches or staples. Incisions are covered with gauze padding and head is wrapped in an elastic bandage, which is removed in few days after surgery.
Younger patients prefer method using endoscope. This method has minimal incisions. Endoscope is placed under skin and muscles- this way surgeon gets a clear view of forehead tissues. Then another instrument is inserted through a separate incision to lift forehead skin.
Now, most forehead surgeries are performed under general anesthesia and usually people do spend one night in hospital to be monitored by medical stuff. Sometimes people are allowed to return home few hours after surgery, but must rest.
During recovery period you might feel somewhat tired, but your energy will be returned in a week, and all visible signs of forehead lift should fade completely within few weeks. In first few weeks you should mostly rest, avoiding strenuous activities that increase blood pressure. It is also important to avoid sun exposure for few months.
It is possible that after treatment you lose some hair. Do not worry, this is normal and hair should grow back in few months.
Now, at end, results of forehead lift usually last 10 years, the same as with face lift and other procedures reducing face wrinkle. However, results vary from patient to patient.
I sincerely hope this will help for a start. Of course, I suggest consulting plastic surgeon about detail information.