Overview
Forehead lifts are most commonly done for people in their 40s to 60s to slow the visible effects of aging.
In younger people, a forehead lift can raise congenitally low eyebrows that give the face a sad expression. In people whose brows are so low that they interfere with the upper field of vision, the forehead lift can be performed as a reconstructive procedure.
A good forehead lift candidate is someone who has one or more of these facial characteristics:
- Sagging brows
- Tissue that hangs down at the outer part of the eyelids
- Horizontal wrinkling on the forehead
- A dysfunctional nose
Deep furrows between the eyes also can be reduced through a forehead lift.
Review Date 12/31/2023
Updated by: Tang Ho, MD, Associate Professor, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.