Endoscopic Forehead Lift, How to Avoid Regrets? Key Summary by Vibe Plastic Surgery

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Hello, this is Vibe Plastic Surgery :)

Among the patients who visit our clinic,

one of the most frequently consulted surgeries

is the 'Endoscopic Forehead Lift' 👀

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Since most people look up various information

before coming in, rather than detailed explanations of the surgical method,

"how the impression changes after surgery"

"how the eye-opening strength or forehead line

will change"

are the topics we end up discussing more often.

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⚠️However, sometimes due to misinformation,

patients come in with unnecessary worries.

Today, at Vibe Plastic Surgery,

we will fact-check the common myths and truths

about the endoscopic forehead lift one by one

and take the time to provide accurate explanations :)

👀Will my forehead get wider after an endoscopic forehead lift?

Those who originally have a wide forehead

worry, "Will my forehead get even wider after surgery?"

and conversely, those with a narrow forehead

ask many questions, expecting a prettier forehead line

through the endoscopic forehead lift 👀

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To give you the conclusion first,

depending on the individual, the forehead width

may not change significantly,

or it may widen by a few millimeters for some.

This depends on skin elasticity, the degree of wrinkles, forehead shape,

and tissue characteristics.

Since this is a fully predictable aspect before surgery,

we explain it in detail in advance during the consultation ☺️

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Also, as the eyebrow position rises together, the overall impression

changes, so in reality, many people do not feel

that their forehead has widened :)

If there is a high possibility of the forehead widening,

we can consider a forehead reduction together

to improve it to a natural proportion ✨

❓Will a forehead lift make the midface look longer?

The midface usually

📌the area from the eyebrows to where the nose tip and philtrum meet

is what it refers to ☺️

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When an endoscopic forehead lift is performed, the sagging

eyebrow position naturally rises,

and the midface length can also become very slightly longer 👀

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However, rather than simply giving the feeling of a longer face,

✨as the eyebrow position and facial proportions are refined together,

it is closer to a process where the overall impression

changes to be more distinct and harmonious.

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In reality, the facial balance often looks better after surgery,

so regarding the thought that "the midface has become longer,"

not many people strongly feel that way,

👍🏻and the satisfaction with the results is also quite high :)

💡Do you lose sensation in your forehead after a forehead lift?

After about 1 to 3 months post-surgery,

"My forehead feels numb"

"The sutured area is itchy and tingling"

"There is a pulling sensation"

some people say these things ☺️

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First of all, the pulling sensation

📌is a naturally felt process because it is a surgery

that actually pulls and fixates the forehead tissue.

Also, the itchiness and tingling sensations

✨are symptoms that appear during the process

of sensation returning, which can be seen as a sign

that recovery is progressing well :)

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During the process of fixating the skin in an endoscopic forehead lift,

the nerves responsible for sensation are also pulled together,

which can temporarily dull the sensation 👀

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Usually, starting from the eyebrow area, the sensation slowly

begins to return, and in fast cases, it takes 1 to 2 months,

while on average, it takes about 3 to 6 months

for most to recover naturally 👍🏻

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Therefore, regarding the initial sensory changes,

you do not need to worry too much :)

📌Fixation points in an endoscopic forehead lift, is more better?

An endoscopic forehead lift is a surgery where the process of pulling

and stably fixating sagging tissue is important.

At this time, fixation materials such as threads or 'Endotine'

are commonly used :)

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Endotine is a material with small tines that firmly

holds the tissue and is naturally absorbed

into the body about a year after surgery.

Since it is a safe material approved by the domestic MFDS and the FDA,

you do not need to worry too much 👍🏻

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In fact, using Endotine

✨enables solid fixation, which often helps

in terms of retention and stability.

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Is it better to use more Endotines?

This is a question we receive a lot ☺️

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To give you the conclusion first, what is important

is not the quantity, but the appropriate use suited to your current condition.

Depending on the depth of wrinkles, degree of skin sagging, and tissue condition,

the required number varies, and rather than unconditionally

using a lot, accurately fixating the necessary areas

is the most important thing :)

Can Endotine cause hair loss?

There are cases where people misunderstand that the cause of hair loss

📌after an endoscopic forehead lift is due to Endotine.

To date, there are no results showing that the use of Endotine itself

significantly increases hair loss ☺️

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Although there are occasional cases of temporary hair loss

after surgery, most are closer to a phenomenon

where hair follicles are stimulated or damaged

during the surgical process 👀 In such cases,

we proceed with simple treatments along with progress observation,

and as time passes, most of it naturally

recovers again 👍🏻

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Also, when a skilled specialist performs the surgery,

they proceed while minimizing hair follicle damage as much as possible,

so it is a fully preventable aspect.

In fact, some opine that when fixating with threads,

force is concentrated in a narrow area,

which could increase the possibility of hair loss

due to tension ✨

✔️A forehead lift tailored to your face is important

An endoscopic forehead lift is not simply

a surgery that raises the forehead, but

a surgery that must also consider eyebrow position, facial proportions,

and changes in impression together ☺️

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Even for the same surgery, the design and method

can vary depending on the current condition,

so proceeding in a direction that suits your face

is the most important thing :)

If you have any more questions about the endoscopic forehead lift,

we hope you visit Vibe Plastic Surgery

and receive a thorough consultation :)

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