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Continuing forehead/brow Botox is difficult, deep forehead wrinkles are concerning, and the close distance between eyes and brows makes a brow lift impossible.

For those individuals, a forehead lift is recommended!

The ”forehead lift” is gradually gaining recognition.”

We predict it will become a boom around 2026!

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What is a forehead lift?

An incision is made along the hairline to remove sagging skin from the forehead.

The entire forehead is subcutaneously dissected and elevated, then meticulously sutured in three layers. Sensory nerves are preserved as much as possible under direct visualization.

To lift the eyebrow position and improve upper eyelid sagging, lift the entire frontalis muscle upward to raise the eyebrow position.

The scar is hidden by the hairline and is not noticeable. Applying permanent makeup to the hairline can further conceal it.

 

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Who is a good candidate for a forehead lift?

① Those concerned about upper eyelid drooping but with close-set eyes and eyebrows

Generally, upper eyelid sagging is treated with a brow lift incision. However, performing this procedure on individuals with close-set eyes and brows can make them appear even closer together, resulting in a frightening facial expression.

A forehead lift effectively raises the eyebrow position while lifting sagging upper eyelids!

② People concerned about forehead/brow wrinkles

Regular Botox maintenance is such a hassle, isn't it?

Additionally, once deep wrinkles form due to a lack of facial expression, Botox may not be effective in improving them.

By removing sagging forehead skin and excising the frontalis and corrugator muscles that cause wrinkles, you can eliminate expression lines without Botox!

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Top: Pre-operative, Bottom: 3 months post-operative

Before surgery, even with a blank expression, the contours of the facial muscles create a rugged impression,Post-surgery gentle impressionhas become.A smooth, flawless framehas become.

This case,We do not perform fat injections or hyaluronic acid injections.。

A little more on the foreheadFor added volume, consider combining with fat grafting.Also recommended!

 

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Which is better: hairline incision or endoscopic lift?

Another method involves creating multiple 1-2 cm incisions at the hairline and lifting the forehead using an endoscope.

I think it's a good approach for younger people,

I frequently receive consultations about forehead lifts from patients in their 40s and older who are concerned about drooping upper eyelids and forehead sagging.

Skin excision is often necessary, and we frequently perform hairline incisions.

Hairline incisions leave minimal scarring, and can be further concealed with permanent makeup.

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Pain, downtime, cost?

Nerves that transmit pain above the eyebrow run through this area, and administering a nerve block beforehand eliminates pain during the procedure.

Therefore, procedures may sometimes be performed using only local anesthesia plus nitrous oxide anesthesia. If you are afraid, it is also possible to undergo the procedure under intravenous anesthesia while asleep.

The surgery will take approximately 90 minutes.

The most significant swelling typically occurs 2-3 days after surgery, though the forehead rarely becomes puffy. Gravity causes the swelling to settle downward, making the eyelids appear puffy.

After two weeks, the bruising will fade and the swelling will subside.

 

Forehead Lift: ¥880,000

Risks: Hematoma, recurrence, temporary loss of sensation in the forehead

 

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Summary

This time, we introduced the forehead lift, which is expected to become popular in 2026.

This treatment is especially recommended for those hesitant about lower brow lift surgery due to close-set eyes and eyebrows.

You'll also be free from the stress that causes forehead and frown lines without needing Botox maintenance.

If you're interested, please feel free to contact us!

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Reservations can be made here.

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※There are various approaches to aesthetic medicine, and opinions and practices may differ among physicians. Please consider the information provided here as one reference only, and we hope you will choose medical care that suits you and meets your expectations.

We apologize if any unintended inaccuracies or misleading expressions were included. In such cases, we will make appropriate corrections or additions.

 

【Profile】

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ryutaro Natsume

https://biancaclinic.jp/doctor/natsume/

Performed numerous facial surgeries, particularly focusing on the eye area and facial bones, in the field of plastic surgery.

Regarding treatments for the eye area, I believe that not only aesthetic appearance but also ophthalmic functionality is extremely important. To provide safer and more reliable treatments, I am currently deepening my expertise as an ophthalmologist.

We actively incorporate non-surgical procedures such as hyaluronic acid injections, in addition to treatments requiring surgical instruments.

From a multifaceted professional perspective encompassing cosmetic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, reconstructive surgery, and ophthalmology

BIANCA CLINIC, a leading Japanese clinic specializing in beauty and regenerative medicine, provides the latest aesthetic treatments.

【Career】

2020: Graduated from Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Metropolitan Saiseikai Central Hospital

2022 Jikei University Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery

2023 Department of Plastic Surgery Jikei University School of Medicine Kashiwa Hospital

2024 BIANCA CLINIC

【Professional Affiliations/Qualifications】

Japanese Society of Aesthetic Surgery (JSAS)

Full Member of the Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Full Member of the Japanese Society of Craniofacial Surgery

Full Member of the Japanese Ophthalmological Society

【SNS】

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