Skin improvement with laser

The skin is exposed to great stress throughout everyday life and over time will experience reduced quality such as spots, blood vessels, wrinkles, impurities and/or dryness, thinning.

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Scar correction

Scar correction

It is common to want to improve one or more scars on your body. However, it can be difficult to improve scars that have already formed, especially if you have a tendency to create unsightly scars.

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The skin always forms scars after it has been "opened" in some way. This applies whether through previous surgeries or after injuries and accidents. Sometimes the scars become less beautiful. This can be due to either incorrect scar treatment, poor craftsmanship from the person who operated on you or, not uncommonly, because your body has "overreacted" and created a scar that is too large.

It is very common to want to improve one or more scars on your body. However, it can be difficult to improve scars that have already formed, especially if you have a tendency to create unsightly scars. How the scar looks also depends greatly on where on the body it is located.

To know whether your scar(s) has potential for improvement through plastic surgical correction, a consultation is therefore necessary where our plastic surgeon examines the scar thoroughly. Often there will be a benefit in trying to correct a scar, but not always. One will not operate on a scar unless there is a reasonably good chance of visible improvement.

Should our surgeon believe that there is a good chance of improvement, we at Stavanger Plastic Surgery will use all known techniques to create the most beautiful scars possible. This may involve particularly small stitches, sewing in several layers and changing or twisting the scar direction so that they are less visible. However, remember that new scars will also appear after the operation and the appearance of these cannot be guaranteed.

Who can undergo surgery?

All healthy people can basically undergo surgery. If you are taking blood-thinning medications, the use of these must be clarified with our surgeon before the operation.

How is the operation performed?

The operation is performed under local anesthesia. The anesthesia is administered in such a way that it causes the least possible discomfort (thin needle, "anesthesia within the anesthesia" and possibly anesthetic cream). The wound is closed with stitches that should give the prettiest possible scar. Suspicious skin changes are always sent for examination by a pathologist. This is included in the price.

After the operation

After minor surgeries, you can do almost anything you want right after the surgery. If the procedure is more extensive, it may be a good idea to take it easy for a day or two or more. You will be given information about this after the surgery. Sometimes stitches need to be removed after one or two weeks. This can be done at our office at no extra cost, or by a GP or other expert. For the best possible scar, it is important to use tape treatment even after minor surgeries. Our plastic surgeon does everything he can to ensure that the result is as beautiful as possible, so we expect you to do your part and use tape according to our recommendation. You will be given full information about this in connection with the surgery.

Complications

Besides the formation of new scars, complications after such procedures are very rare.

We hope this has given you some of the information you need regarding aroplasty. You can book a non-binding consultation with our plastic surgeon via email by filling out the form on the page, or call us on 51 55 85 00 .

The medical director for operations and procedures is plastic surgeon Bjørn Tore Haga.

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Abdominal surgeries | Labiaplasty surgery

Labiaplasty / Inner labia surgery

An operation on the inner labia is called labiaplasty.

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Common reasons for wanting surgery are that the labia are either too large, they protrude outward or that there is a large lateral difference. For most people, this is a condition that develops in connection with puberty, but it can also occur over the years after, for example, childbirth, weight gain, hormonal influences or some form of chronic irritation. It is not uncommon to have complaints such as discomfort during physical activity such as cycling, sexual activity or similar.

Who can undergo surgery?

In principle, all healthy adult women can undergo surgery. For there to be real potential for improvement with the surgery, it must be clear upon examination that the inner labia are longer or larger than the outer ones. Alternatively, there may also be a clear difference in size or shape between the two sides.

How is the operation performed?

The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia. Once the anesthesia is applied, you will not feel any pain during the procedure. If you feel the need, you can also receive relaxing medication, but remember that you will not be able to drive yourself home and you will need to be picked up after the procedure. During the entire procedure, one of our employees will be by your side and available to you if needed.

There are several surgical methods to choose from. The surgeon will review these with you in advance and together with you choose the method that offers the greatest chance of a beautiful and safe result.

After the operation

It is common to have some soreness for a few days after the procedure, but otherwise there is generally little pain. If you wish, you can get a prescription for painkillers after the operation. It is common to be able to return to work and daily life fairly quickly afterwards, usually 2-3 days. You must expect to refrain from sexual activity in the area for 4 weeks. After the operation, you will receive both verbal and written information from us about what to do after the procedure.

Complications

Complications after labiaplasty are generally uncommon. This is a blood-rich area and it is therefore normal for a few drops of blood to appear in the first few days. You will be provided with a good panty liner from us after the operation for this. Major bleeding is very rare. Premature loosening of stitches, small sores and minor irregularities may occur in exceptional cases.

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We hope that this has answered some of your questions about labiaplasty. If you are wondering whether this is an operation for you, we recommend a consultation with our plastic surgeon who has extensive experience with such operations. Such a consultation is non-binding and can be done by filling out the "book a consultation" form on this page. You are also welcome to call us on 51 55 85 00. If you would like one of our female employees or a friend to be present during the examination, this is of course possible.

The medical director for operations and procedures is plastic surgeon Bjørn Tore Haga.

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Skin treatments – an overview

Skin treatments – an overview

The skin is the body's largest and perhaps most exciting organ with a wide range of vital functions.

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Introduction

The skin is the body's largest and perhaps most exciting organ with a wide range of vital functions. Among other things, it holds our body together and protects against all possible external influences. The skin is very active and every second of the day, new cells and substances are formed and broken down to help us through everyday life. As the body's outward face, literally, it is therefore not difficult to imagine that the skin is exposed to some extreme stress. This means that it has a great need to be looked after and cared for, both to function properly and also to look as good as possible.

With medical skin treatments means using substances or methods that actively maintains and repairs your skin. There are basically three main reasons why you want medical skin treatments. It could be something you are born with that you want to do something about, it could be skin damage or problems that you have acquired through lifestyle or you want to prevent and combat natural aging.

The structure and function of the skin

The skin can be divided into three layers, each of which has its own importance for function and how we choose to treat it:

  1. The epidermis
  2. The middle layer of the skin (dermis)
  3. The subcutaneous tissue (subcutis)

The epidermis is a thin layer that consists mainly of two types of cells – “wear cells” and “pigment cells”. The wear cells are constantly formed at the bottom of the epidermis and migrate outwards until they are finally worn off in contact with the outside world. The time from their formation to their wear off takes about 6 weeks and this is why we call this a skin cycle. The pigment cells are located at the bottom of the epidermis and form the substance melanin which protects the body against dangerous UV rays from the sun. Melanin is a brown substance and therefore gives the skin a not entirely unknown tan colour when it is secreted. It can also be mentioned that hair also belongs to the epidermis even though anatomically they go deep into the dermis.

The dermis is what makes up the main thickness of the skin and consists mainly of connective tissue such as collagen fibers and elastic fibers. It is also rich in moisturizing substances such as hyaluronic acid. In between here are also glands, blood vessels and nerves, to name the most important.

The subcutaneous layer consists mostly of thin connective tissue membranes, but can also include fat, which is an important part of the fullness that characterizes young and healthy skin.

The skin changes

Unfortunately, with increasing age and other harmful lifestyle influences, changes occur in our skin. The epidermis experiences increasing damage to both the "wear cells" and the "pigment cells", which causes dryness, fine wrinkles and pigment spots. The dermis loses fullness, firmness and elasticity due to loss of connective tissue as well as dryness due to loss of moisture-binding substances. Excessive and sagging skin develops. Damage to blood vessels can cause a lack of glow and also visible superficial blood vessels. In the subcutaneous layer, we lose fat which causes the large wrinkles and pits, especially on the face.

The reason these changes occur is not just age itself, but especially exposure to the sun and tobacco smoking. Other factors that come into play are pollution, weather and wind, as well as various lifestyle factors such as stress and other things you have done and experienced throughout your life.

Good skin health is important

Having beautiful and healthy skin is important for many reasons. It is particularly important to prevent potentially dangerous cell damage, but it is also important in terms of appearance. The skin is your outward face and says a lot about the health of the body. Good skin quality therefore signals to the outside world that you are healthy and that you take care of yourself and have a potentially great influence on others, be it friends, family, partner or in a professional context.

Skin treatments help!

There are a number of things you can do to achieve or maintain good skin quality. It can range from the simplest things like using a moisturizer to the most advanced treatments. Often the best solution is to take several measures at once and we can divide them into two main groups: prevention and treatment .

Prevention means protecting the skin from harmful influences such as sun and tobacco smoke, as well as living a healthy and stress-free life. These are some simple measures that you can talk to our therapists about for more tips.

There are a wide range of active treatments that will help you achieve healthier and more beautiful skin. For convenience, we can divide them into 7 different groups, click on the individual links for more information:

  1. Cosmetic medical creams will treat the top two layers of the skin and will make a wide range of positive changes. Examples of this are general skin quality, pigment spots, skin thickness, elasticity and fine wrinkles. Creams are often used as an important supplement to other treatments, but can also be used alone. CLICK HERE for more information about this.
  2. Physical removal of damaged epidermis with chemical peeling or laser/light . Removal of worn, damaged epidermis with, for example, chemical peelings provides a much faster skin rejuvenation effect than using creams alone. In addition, it will also treat many types of pigment spots. CLICK HERE for more information about this.
  3. Wrinkle removal by reducing facial expressions . A very important reason for wrinkles in the entire upper half of the face is the constant muscle activity we have here. The naturally occurring substance botulinum toxin has over the years become a simple and very popular means of doing something about this. CLICK HERE for more information about this.
  4. Needle treatments. In recent years, it has been proven that by piercing or "damaging" thin strips into the skin while there is undamaged skin around it, the dermis is stimulated to form more healthy connective tissue and thus provide thicker, healthier and "younger" skin. There are also a number of possible treatments here and we have chosen to use the dermapen for several reasons that you can read more about by clicking on the link on our page (coming soon)
  5. Fillers . Lack of fullness under the skin is one of the most important aging changes that occur in the face and restoring lack of fullness in the skin or subcutaneous tissue with a physical filler can be both very effective and useful. There are two methods that can be used, both with their own advantages and disadvantages; either using the transfer of your own fat or with so-called hyaluronic acid fillers. CLICK HERE for more information about the transfer of your own fat (coming soon) or HERE for hyaluronic acid fillers.
  6. Physical removal of excess skin with surgery. Very often there will be a physical excess of skin and the only really effective way to do something about this is to do a surgical procedure. Such procedures can be anything from very small to something more extensive. The most relevant in the face are: 1. upper eyelid surgery , 2. lower eyelid surgery , 3. facelift , 4. forehead lift and 5. lip lift . Click on the word for more information about the procedures.
  7. Other things. Here you can enter all possible lifestyle changes such as caution with sun, smoking cessation, exercise, diet, mental well-being and so on. Our therapists can help you with good advice here! Another treatment used against visible blood vessels on the legs can also be mentioned, namely SCLEROTHERAPY which we can also offer with us.

Talk to us, we have the expertise

We are all different, both in terms of how we look, what skin type we have and not least in terms of what we want to improve or restore. With us, depending on what you want, you will get an appointment with a nurse or surgeon with special expertise in the different types of treatment that are right for you. It may be especially recommended to book an appointment with our cosmetic nurse for a three-dimensional (3D) skin analysis using the latest generation of the unique VISIA system, which can indicate both visible external skin damage and problems as well as the deeper problems in the skin that may manifest later with increasing age. Read more about the VISIA system by CLICKING HERE .

The market for cosmetic facial treatments today is characterized by the fact that many practitioners can only offer a small part of the different types of treatment that are out there. This naturally leads to you as a customer only being offered and recommended what the individual practitioner can perform, despite the fact that it does not have to be the best treatment for you. We at Stavanger Plastic Surgery offer comprehensive advice aimed at which measures and treatments are actually most right for you and your skin and face.

What can be done, what does it involve and how much does it cost? Contact us via the "Book a consultation" form on this page or call us on 51 55 85 00 to book an appointment for a no-obligation consultation!

The medical director for injections and lasers is plastic surgeon Thale Riisøen.

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Removal of moles, fat balls and other skin tumors

Removal of moles, fat balls and other skin tumors

While moles are something everyone has in abundance, fat balls and other skin tumors are also very common.

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Some people want to remove such skin changes for cosmetic reasons, others because they cause discomfort or, in the worst case, may be a suspicion of skin cancer or pre-cancerous conditions.

Whatever the reason, there is no one better qualified to perform such minor skin surgery than a plastic surgeon. With us, you will have the changes removed with full focus on both the prettiest possible scarring and correct execution.

Who can undergo surgery?

Everyone can basically have surgery. If you are taking blood-thinning medications, these should generally not be used before the surgery. How long this applies depends on the type of medication and must be clarified in advance with our surgeon.

How is the operation performed?

The operation is performed under local anesthesia, which is administered in such a way as to cause the least possible discomfort. We use both the thinnest needles available and a special "anesthetic" in the anesthesia to avoid stinging. The wound is closed with stitches that should give the prettiest possible scar. Moles and suspicious skin changes are always sent for examination by a pathologist. This is included in the price. The procedure usually takes only a few minutes.

After the operation

If it is a minor change that has been removed, you can do almost anything you want right after the operation. If the procedure is somewhat larger, it may be a good idea to take it easy for a day or two. You will receive information about this at the clinic. Sometimes there are stitches that need to be removed after one or two weeks. This can be done with us at no extra cost, or by a GP or other knowledgeable person. For maximum neatness of the scar, it is important to use tape treatment even after minor procedures. Our surgeon does everything he can to ensure that the result is as neat as possible, so it is important that you also do your part with proper tape treatment. You will receive full information about this in connection with the operation.

Complications

Complications after such interventions are very rare.

You can book an appointment for the removal of moles, fat balls or other skin changes by filling out the "Book a consultation" form on this page or call us today at 51 55 85 00 .

The medical director for operations and procedures is plastic surgeon Bjørn Tore Haga.

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Skin improvement with medical peeling

Skin improvement with medical peeling

Having beautiful, good-quality skin is not only important in preventing cell damage. The skin says a lot about the body's health.

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Having beautiful, good-quality skin is not only important in terms of preventing cell damage. The skin says a lot about the body's health. Good skin quality therefore signals to the outside world that you are healthy and that you are taking care of your body.

There are a number of things you can do to get or maintain good skin quality. Often the best solution is to do several measures at the same time. Medical peeling is an effective way to get rapid skin improvement and is recommended in conjunction with the use of medical skin creams. The principle is quite simple: You use a peeling of diluted acid solution that "burns off" the outer layer of the skin. These are worn out and dead skin cells and peeling will therefore cause new and younger skin to emerge. The skin's outer cells stimulate the remaining cells, which leads to thicker, younger-looking skin of better quality. Peeling also means that good skin creams do not have to work their way through the dead skin cells, but can act directly on the cells they are intended for. Medical peels will therefore, in addition to their own effect, also enhance the effect of skin creams. Despite the fact that peeling both cleanses and stimulates, it is always recommended to use peeling together with a skin cream program and only exceptionally alone and then only in milder varieties.

There are several types of peels and it is important to know that the peels we offer should not be confused with the mild peels used by the skincare industry, but are much stronger and more effective medical peels that should only be prescribed and used by doctors.

Side effects and complications of medical peels

Performed correctly and by a trained doctor, medical peeling is safe. It is also the case that the peels become more effective the deeper they go. Peels that are too deep can still lead to pigment disorders or, in the worst case, scarring. Therefore, it is important that our doctor determines the depth of the peel you should have. Pigment disorders can develop into either too little or too much pigment, but usually disappear within one to two years.

Our doctor has many years of experience with medical peels and, not least, the expertise to help you with the healing afterwards.

We hope this answers any questions you may have about medical peeling. You can book an appointment for treatment or a non-binding consultation with us by filling out the "Book a consultation" form on this page or by calling us on 51 55 85 00 .

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Lips | lip augmentation

Lip surgery / lip augmentation

The lips are an important part of our body identity, and perhaps this is especially true for women.

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Large, full lips are often associated with youthfulness and sensuality, so it is perhaps not surprising that it is common to desire larger and fuller lips.

There are two main reasons for wanting bigger lips: Younger people who want bigger and fuller lips than they were born with, and older people who find that their lips have "shrunk" with age, especially those who have smoked and sunbathed a lot (see picture below). Other changes that occur in the area around the mouth with age are loss of volume in the corners of the mouth that gives shadow in the corners of the mouth (so-called "sour mouth"), poorer skin quality in general and a sunken upper lip, i.e. an increasing distance between the nose and the upper lip, to name a few.

Whatever the reason, there are a number of things we can do to give you the lips you want and here is an overview:

Lip augmentation in general

It is very common to want a general enlargement of the lips and especially the upper lip. Sometimes it is in the lip itself that fullness is needed, other times in the edge to give a better contour. For many, the optimal result is when specific curves in the lips are emphasized. Our plastic surgeon has many years of experience with lip augmentation and knows the anatomy very well through numerous filler treatments and operations on the lips. He recommends that lip augmentation can be done in two different ways, either with a temporary filler ("filler") such as Juvederm or Restylane or with a more permanent solution with the transfer of your own fat.

1. Lip augmentation with fillers

This is a simple and safe method of lip augmentation that we have long and good experience with. Fillers (Juvederm / Restylane) have the advantage and disadvantage that they disappear after a certain time, usually in the lips after about 6 months. The treatment must therefore be repeated, but the advantage of this is that the amount and placement of the substance can be adjusted and thus follow your wishes and any physical changes you may experience. These fillers are made of hyaluronic acid , the body's own moisturizing substance which makes the treatment very safe as there is normally no foreign body reaction. You can read more about hyaluronic acid fillers by clicking here .

Lip augmentation with fillers is performed at our clinic by our plastic surgeon who has more than 12 years of experience with such treatments. Treatments with fillers performed by a surgeon rather than a nurse will be an extra security for you as the surgeon can handle any special complications to a completely different extent if they should arise, and it is not more expensive either!

2. Lip augmentation with your own fat

If you want to enlarge your lips once and for all, a transfer of your own fat may be appropriate. What is done is that fat is taken from a place on the body that has a little extra fat (for example, the inside of the knees). This fat is then injected into the lips in a specific way. It is common for a small part of the fat that is inserted to disappear after a while, so 1-2 treatments may be necessary to get the full effect. This method is 100% natural, it is your own fat that fills the lips and once this fat has attached, it will normally not disappear again! You therefore avoid repeated treatments with fillers.

Reduction of pits in the corners of the mouth (“sour mouth”)

With increasing age and especially with long-term smoking, it is not uncommon to develop a loss of volume of the skin on the lower side of the mouth corners. This gives a "sour mouth" appearance with shadows in the corners of the mouth. These pits can be reduced or completely removed using fillers, possibly fat transfer and preferably in combination with skin-improving measures such as peeling or medical creams.

Reduction of wrinkles around the mouth (“smoker’s lips”)

Around the mouth there is a ring-shaped muscle that helps us move our lips. With increasing age and especially with smoking, there is a gradual thinning of the lip and skin volume over time. The ring muscle will then gradually pull the skin over the lips together and cause many small or large wrinkles around the mouth. This is called “smoker’s lips” or “smoker’s mouth”.

There are basically two ways to treat smoker's lips. Either by removing the skin from above or by filling the pits/wrinkles so that they come up to level with the rest of the skin. The best thing may be to do both. Skin treatment can be medical peeling in combination with medical creams, while filling the wrinkles is best done with a particularly fine version of fillers. If there is clear tightening of the muscle, a third option can actually also help, namely botox injection directly into the muscle. You can read more about botox treatment here .

Highlighting the middle part of the upper lip

Some people want the middle part of the upper lip to come forward and be more clearly visible. This gives fuller and more youthful-looking lips. Such an emphasis on the upper lip can be done in two ways; either temporarily using fillers or more permanently using a small surgical procedure on the inside of the lip. Emphasizing the upper lip with fillers requires a slightly special technique and is something our surgeon has a lot of experience with.

Upper lip lift

With increasing age, the upper lip tends to fall downwards and hide the front teeth. Some people are also born with a very low-hanging upper lip. This can be corrected with a small surgical procedure called an upper lip lift . In such a procedure, an incision is made in the skin along the lower edge of the nose and lifts the lip up after removing a small amount of skin tissue. The operation is performed under local anesthesia and stitches are used that are removed after a few days to provide the most beautiful scar. This scar is usually very little visible as it is hidden in the edge towards the nose.

We hope this answers some of your questions about lip augmentation and lip surgery. You can book an appointment for treatment or a non-binding consultation with our plastic surgeon via the "Book a consultation" form on this page or call us on 51 55 85 00 .

The medical director for injections is plastic surgeon Thale Riisøen.
 

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Wrinkle treatment with fillers

Wrinkle treatment with fillers

Fillers are a type of gel made from hyaluronic acid, which is one of the skin's natural moisture-binding substances.

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Fillers are a type of gel made from hyaluronic acid, which is one of the skin's natural moisture-binding substances. This gel is placed in the skin as a filler (hence the English term "filler") to smooth out lines, wrinkles and furrows. It is also used to shape the face and is excellent for enlarging lips. Such fillers have quickly become very popular due to good results and very few complications. Another substance that can also be used as a filler is your own fat.

The very first filler to come on the market was Restylane made by the company Q-med in Sweden. This is still on sale, and can be seen as the original hyaluronic acid filler. Today, there are a number of copycat products and further developments of Restylane with the same active ingredient hyaluronic acid, but with different properties of the gel, adapted to different areas of use. The most well-known brands that we carry are Restylane, Juvederm and Belotero, all good in their own way depending on what you want to achieve.

Where can I use fillers?

Fillers can in principle be used in the skin all over the body. However, it is naturally on the face where the effect is best shown and most used. Common areas where fillers give good results are in lines and furrows around the mouth and cheeks, the "sinter wrinkle" in the forehead, deep lines in the forehead and around the eyes. More and more people also want to shape the face such as highlighting cheekbones or enlarging lips, and then fillers are the easiest and best choice.

How long does the treatment last?

Fillers work in the skin for about 6-18 months depending on your skin type and circulation in the skin. In general, you need to refill your lips a little faster than the rest of your skin.

Who can use Restylane?

In principle, all healthy women and men can use fillers. However, you must wait if you have an infection or a special rash on the skin where you are going to be treated. If you are unsure, you can talk to our therapist about this. If you have a bleeding disorder or are on blood-thinning medication, you must clarify this with our doctor before any treatment.

What should I do after a treatment?

The treatment takes a few minutes depending on the type of anesthesia you need. The results are visible immediately. You can go straight to work or do whatever you want after the treatment. It is normal to be slightly red and swollen in the treated area. You must wait until the next day to apply make-up. You should touch the treated area as little as possible so that the preparation does not move. You will receive full information about what to do when you come to us. Treatments with fillers are performed by both a nurse and a doctor at our clinic.

We hope this has answered some of your questions about filler treatments. You can book an appointment for a non-binding consultation or treatment via the "Book a consultation" form on this page or call us on 51 55 85 00 .

The medical director for injections is plastic surgeon Thale Riisøen.

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Forehead lift

Forehead lift

As we age, the skin on our face changes and becomes thinner and looser. Muscle movement and sleeping position stretch and wrinkle the skin, and gravity causes the skin to sag. This development can often be slowed without surgery.

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Due to a lot of muscle use, the forehead is particularly vulnerable, with the result that the eyebrows hang too low and in the worst case, cause you to have a smaller field of vision due to the skin hanging in the way. Furthermore, smaller or larger wrinkles form on the forehead and between the eyebrows, often called frown lines . Some people feel that they have a sad and heavy appearance, and we often hear about problems with, for example, heavy eyelid skin when they are tired or have drunk a few glasses of wine or the like.

This development can be slowed without surgery, either with injection treatment* or with skin-enhancing measures such as medical skin cream programs and fillers like Restylane.

*) In injection treatment, a prescription drug is used. Patients must therefore be assessed by a doctor before the first treatment. After assessment and approval by our doctor, you can book an appointment directly in online booking. 

If the skin has grown too much, it is sometimes necessary to remove skin to get the full effect on the eyebrows and eyelids. Forehead lift has therefore become a relatively common operation. When performing the operation, we have three specific goals:

1) raise the eyebrows and thus reduce the overhang of skin above the eye area
2) remove the “sinter wrinkles” between the eyebrows
3) give a smoother forehead with fewer wrinkles

For many, it's about getting an appearance that is more in line with the age they feel, and a forehead lift can be the solution in the upper third of the face.

The operation

During the operation, the skin on the forehead is loosened so that the eyebrows are raised to the desired level. The “sintegrin” muscles are then removed if this has been agreed upon. By raising the eyebrows, one of two things will then be done; either retaining the skin and suspending it with the help of some mini hooks/threads, or removing the excess skin. The latter is done if the patient wants to keep the hairline in approximately the same place, and then this is done via an incision that goes behind the hairline to hide the scars.

Who can undergo a forehead lift?

Forehead lift is suitable for physically and mentally healthy people who have developed a heavy or wrinkled forehead with low-hanging eyebrows. It is not uncommon for some of those who come with questions about eyelid surgery to consider a forehead lift for the best effect. One should be nicotine-free for at least 2 weeks before and after the surgery. Those with a known increased bleeding tendency should not have surgery. The use of blood-thinning medications must be clarified with our doctor well in advance before the surgery begins.

Your health condition will be carefully reviewed before any surgery and you will receive thorough written information about what to do before and after the surgery. Bald men may in some cases be advised against surgery due to the risk of visible scars.

After the operation

It is important to plan your time after the operation well and, last but not least, it is absolutely necessary for the operation that you follow our instructions carefully. For the first two days, you should stay near the clinic and remain still with your upper body held high. You will be given a head bandage that, together with the stitches, will be removed after 5-6 days. It is common to be blue and swollen in the first 1-2 weeks and it is usually only after about 2 – 3 weeks that you can resume normal social activities again. Harder physical activity can be resumed after 4-6 weeks.

Complications

As with all surgeries, bleeding and infection can occur. This is very rare and will be managed by our surgeon if it does occur. Somewhat more common are side effects such as decreased sensation in the skin that has been lifted. There may also be small areas around the scar where hair does not grow as much as before. This is normally not visible.

We hope that this has answered some of your questions about forehead lifts. Although we provide general information here, we recommend a non-binding consultation with our plastic surgeon for a full understanding of what is right for you. You will also be able to get an analysis of your face and skin and provide comprehensive advice on what can and cannot be done.

The medical director for operations and procedures is plastic surgeon Bjørn Tore Haga.

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