Before you decide to have surgery, you should think realistically about your expectations and discuss them with Dr. Markus. The best candidates for this procedure are those who seek improvement, not necessarily perfection.

As is the case with many types of cosmetic procedures, a forehead lift can enhance your appearance, making you feel better about yourself. It doesn't, however, remove all facial flaws nor can it prevent future aging of the skin, natural changes, or "expression lines," which come from normal facial movements such as smiling, talking, and squinting.

Forehead lift surgery is generally best for:

• Individuals who are between the ages of 30 and 70
  
• Anyone who has developed furrows, frown lines, or drooping brows
  
• Those who have inherited conditions such as drooping brows
  
• People with good facial skin elasticity
  
• Those in good physical and psychological health

Many people will also elect to combine a forehead lift with a facelift to improve overall appearance and/or eyelid surgery if their upper eyelids are particularly heavy.

If you are bald, have a receding hairline, or have had previous upper-eyelid surgery you may still be a good candidate for forehead lift surgery. Dr. Markus will adapt the procedure by altering the location of the incision or take a more conservative approach to the procedure.

If your hair is quite short, you may choose to let it grow out before surgery so that it's long enough to cover your scars while they heal.