Brow (Forehead) Lift

Sun, wind, age, and the downwards pull of gravity all affect the face, often causing frown lines, wrinkling across the forehead, and an increasing heaviness of the eyebrows as the skin loses its elasticity. Sagging eyebrows are usually first noticed in people who are in their forties, and this may be the time when you first start to think about forehead or a brow lift.

During a brow lift, the muscles under the skin in the middle of the forehead that cause grooves or frown lines between the eyes, and horizontal lines across the forehead can be reduced or released to help create a smoother brow.

Brow lifts can be performed under a general anaesthetic, but for this procedure, many surgeons use a local anaesthetic along with a sedative to make you drowsy, so that you remain awake but feel very little discomfort.

Although there are different brow lift techniques, the two main options that are used are the original open technique and an endoscopic brow lift. The most suitable procedure for you depends on the structure of your face, the condition of your skin, and your hairline, which your surgeon will discuss. The operation should take between 1 and 2 hours, and depending on the technique used you may be allowed to go home after a few hours, or stay in hospital overnight. Most people return to work after 7 to 10 days – this can often be sooner if you have had an
endoscopic brow lift.

Private costs for brow lifts can range from approximately £3,000 to £4,000.

Please note that all clinics offering cosmetic surgery should be registered with the Healthcare Commission, as they need to follow certain standards for the safe provision of cosmetic surgery and receive regular inspections to ensure that National Minimum Standards are met.

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