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Face Lifts
A forehead lift is a surgical procedure to correct sagging of the forehead skin, eyebrows, and upper eyelids.
Alternative Names
Endobrow lift; Open browlift; Temporal lift
Description
A forehead lift removes or alters the muscles and skin that cause such visible signs of aging as drooping eyebrows, "hooding" eyelids, forehead furrows, and frown lines. The surgery may be done alone or with other procedures such as a
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