Endoscopic Forehead Lift A to Z! Dr. Shin Jong-in Shares It!

Endoscopic Forehead Lift A to Z!

Dr. Shin Jong-in shares it!

Hello.

This is Objet Plastic Surgery.

Endoscopic forehead lift,

even just hearing the name

sounds unfamiliar

and complicated, right?

Just from the name,

it can be hard to figure out

how the surgery is performed,

how long recovery takes,

and most of all,

whether it is the right method

for your concerns and situation.

So when you search for it,

you may find pages full of

difficult terms,

and each post explains it differently,

which can actually make things

even more confusing.

That is why today,

from A to Z of endoscopic forehead lift,

we will explain it in a way that is

easy for first-time readers to understand.

From why an endoscope came to be used

for forehead lifting

to how the procedure is done,

and what recovery is like,

we will go through it step by step,

so I hope it will be helpful if you read to the end.

The original forehead lift had

these “drawbacks”

Forehead lift surgery has existed

long before endoscopes were introduced.

In the past, surgeons would make a long incision

across the scalp at the top of the head,

then lift the cut skin upward

and close it with sutures.

While this did create a lifting effect,

there were several problems

with this method.

There are many nerves running

in different directions through the scalp,

and during a wide incision,

those nerves could be damaged.

As a result,

when washing your hair or touching your head,

sensations such as discomfort

or changes in feeling could remain

for a long time.

Because the incision area was long,

the surgery also took more time,

and in some cases,

hair loss appeared around the incision line.

To address these shortcomings,

a method was developed that could achieve

the same effect while minimizing incisions.

That method is the

endoscopic forehead lift.

The key point of an endoscopic forehead lift?

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An endoscopic forehead lift,

instead of making a long cut across the scalp

like the traditional method,

makes five small incisions,

each about 1.5 to 2 cm,

inside the scalp behind the hairline.

Three are made in the scalp above the forehead,

and one on each side in the temple area,

for a total of five.

Because all the incisions are located inside the scalp,

the key point is that there is no direct incision

on the forehead.

A camera and surgical instruments are inserted

through these small openings to separate

the tissue beneath the eyebrows from the bone,

then pull it upward and secure it in place.

At this stage, the direction of the incisions

is also an important factor.

When the incision direction is set

with the course of the forehead sensory nerves in mind,

it can help reduce the possibility of nerve damage.

The path through which the surgical instruments enter

is also carefully planned.

Because the surgery is performed while directly viewing

the inside through a camera,

the procedure can proceed while considering

the surrounding nerves and tissues

even as it approaches the area near the eyebrows

along the space under the scalp.

After pulling the tissue upward,

a fixation step is needed.

There are two methods:

one is making small holes in the bone

and securing with sutures,

and the other is using a fixation device

called Endotine.

When Endotine is used,

it can help stabilize the tissue

and allow the fixation process

to proceed efficiently.

Preserving the nerves while accurately fixing

the tissue in the correct position,

that is the most important point

in an endoscopic forehead lift.

Since the incisions are small,

recovery must be faster too, right?

One of the most common questions during recovery

after an endoscopic forehead lift is

when you can wash your hair.

Because the incisions are inside the scalp,

there are almost no visible wounds on the surface.

However, since there are wounds inside the scalp,

it is difficult to cleanse them immediately after surgery.

Usually, it becomes possible to let water touch the area

after about 4 to 5 days.

Swelling and bruising vary from person to person,

but after about a week,

surgical traces are often not very visible

from the outside.

Because the incisions are inside the scalp,

there is a low chance that scars will be visible

in daily life,

and if you have enough hair,

going out during recovery is usually not too burdensome.

That is why many people prefer it,

but unfortunately, there are cases

where surgery is difficult.

For people with very little hair

or not enough hair to cover the incision sites,

because the internal scalp incision areas

may not be hidden by hair,

a prior check of whether the procedure is suitable

is necessary.

If the hairline is high,

it may also need to be considered together

with forehead reduction surgery.

Also, this surgery is not only for older patients.

If your eyebrows are naturally low

or the distance between the eyebrows and eyes is narrow,

it can be applied regardless of age.

If people often say your eyes look heavy

or sleepy,

or if you were considering double-eyelid surgery

but were told that the eyebrow position,

rather than the eyelid, is the issue,

an endoscopic forehead lift

may be a suitable option.

Before deciding on surgery,

it is important to first understand

what is causing your eyes to look that way.

Today, we talked about why the endoscopic forehead lift

came into being and who it may be suitable for.

When choosing a surgical method,

the most important thing is to check

whether it is the right fit for you.

Dr. Shin Jong-in of Objet Plastic Surgery

looks at the eyebrow position,

the direction of sagging forehead skin,

and forehead muscle movement together

when deciding on the surgical plan.

Rather than simply pulling the forehead upward,

he comprehensively assesses

what changes the eyebrow position creates

within the proportions of the entire face,

and then performs the surgery

in a way that minimizes nerve damage.

If you are considering a forehead lift,

rather than simply looking for the surgical method,

we recommend starting with a consultation

that also examines your current eyebrow position,

the condition of your forehead,

and the structure of your hairline.

This has been Objet Plastic Surgery.

Thank you.

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• The effect of the procedure may vary depending on the individual, and side effects may occur. It is recommended that you make the decision to undergo the procedure only after充分 consultation with the medical staff in advance.