Vector Lift

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Step 1: Forehead

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Step 2: Scalp

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Step 3: Upper eyelid

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Suitable candidates:

1. Mild to moderate drooping of the eyebrows or upper eyelids

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Contraindications: (if unsure, always check with doctor)

1. Pregnancy
2. Active skin infection
3. Signs of sun injury
4. Wound

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Interval: 3–4 weeks

Number of sessions: 4 sessions recommended for optimal results

Results: Eyebrow lifting, improvement of forehead wrinkles, and upper eyelid tightening can be observed after a series of treatments

Maintenance: 2–3× per year

Downtime: Mild erythema and dry skin for 2–3 days on treated areas

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Complications:

1. Burns with scarring (rare)
2. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation / hypopigmentation

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Pre-procedure:

1. Photo documentation
2. Obtain written consent
3. Apply numbing cream: 30 mins

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Post-procedure:

1. Photo documentation
2. Post-procedure cooling for 5 mins
3. Apply topical betamethasone cream to treated areas
4. Apply moisturizer and sunscreen
5. Post-procedure advice:
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   • Apply SPF 50 broad-spectrum sunscreen at least twice a day
   • DO NOT touch, scratch, or rub the treated area till fully healed
   • Be gentle when washing your face
   • Resume regular skincare products after 48 hrs
   • Avoid skincare ingredients such as retinol, Vitamin C, exfoliating products (facial scrub / AHA / BHA) for 2 weeks
   • Avoid excessive sun exposure for 2 weeks
   • Avoid facial procedures and energy-based treatments (laser, radio frequency, HIFU, BBL, IPL) for 2 weeks

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Price: $400 (eyebrows)