The immediate post-operative experience for a patient who has had a classic forehead lift may differ significantly from a patient who had the procedure performed endoscopically.

Classic forehead lift patients may experience some lack of sensation and temporary discomfort around the incision, which can be controlled with prescription medication. Patients who are inclined to headaches may be treated with an additional longer-acting local anesthesia during surgery as a precautionary measure.

  You may be told to keep your head high for two to three days following surgery to keep the swelling down. Swelling may also have an effect on the cheeks and eyes, though; it begins to disappear in a week or so.

While the nerves heal, numbness on the top of your scalp may be substituted by itching. These feelings may take as long as six months to fully disappear. If bandages were used, they will be removed a day or two after surgery. The largest part stitches or clips will be removed within two weeks, sometimes in two stages.

Some of your hair around the incision may fall out and may temporarily be a bit thinner. Standard growth will usually restart within a few weeks or months. Constant loss of hair is seldom.

Endoscopic forehead lift patients may experience some numbness, incision discomfort and mild swelling.

Incision site pain is usually minimal, but can be controlled with medication, if necessary. Endoscopic forehead lift patients usually experience less of the itching sensation felt by patients who have had the classic forehead lift.

The stitches or staples used to close the incisions are usually removed within a week and the temporary fixation screws within two weeks.

Getting Back to Normal

Though you can return to your daily routine in a day or two, be ready for taking it easy for at least the first week after surgery. You should prepare not to shower and shampoo your hair within two days, or as soon as the bandage is removed.

Nearly all patients are back to work or school in a week to 10 days. Patients after endoscopic lift may feel ready to come back even sooner. Energetic physical activity should be confined for several weeks, including jogging, bending, heavy housework, sex, or any activity that enhance your blood pressure. Lengthened undergoing to heat or sun should be restricted for several months.

Most of the noticeable signs of surgery should disapear completely within about three weeks. Insignificant swelling and bruising can be hidden with special camouflage makeup. You may feel little tired and disappointed at first, but your energy level will rise as you begin to look and feel better.