Sometimes sagging upper eyelids can be the result of a drooping forehead and eyebrows. In this situation, treating the eyelids alone won’t provide a pleasing or natural appearance. A common procedure to help solve this issue is a browlift.
A browlift can simultaneously solve the problem of sagging eyelids and forehead wrinkles. Alternatively, an injectable treatment may provide a non-surgical solution. This involves an injection which will relax the muscles and smooth away those wrinkles and fine lines. Your surgeon can advise you on the best option during your initial consultation.
Sometimes referred to as a forehead lift or browplasty, a brow lift is a procedure carried out regularly at the Cadogan Clinic and is a relatively simple and very safe way of lifting drooping eyebrows and deep forehead lines to help rejuvenate and soften the look of the face naturally.The procedure is typically carried out under general anaesthesia so you won't feel anything except for perhaps a mild headache afterwards, which can be managed very easily with pain killers.
Typically, patients suitable for this surgery are around the age of between 40-60 years old, with good skin elasticity, although, this procedure can help patients of any age with a low or heavy brow area - your surgeon will assess your suitability for this procedure during your initial consultation.
Your surgeon will advise you during your consultation to stop smoking or taking certain medications prior to your surgery which can slow down healing but he or she will discuss this with you during your consultation.
A brow lift involves a long incision from one side of the forehead to the other across the top of the head, the forehead is lifted and the incision is then sutured. An endoscopic brow lift technique uses a camera and involves much smaller incisions and minimal scarring.
Our cosmetic surgeons are highly experienced in carrying out facial lifting procedures and will ensure that your results are completely natural. Once full healing has taken place, you will look refreshed and more youthful. Our before & after photos will give you a good indication of results achieved with this procedure.
As brow lift surgery at the Cadogan Clinic is such a straightforward and safe treatment, any risks associated with this procedure are minimal and include forehead muscle weakness which is very rare and temporary. However, the risks associated with having a general anaesthetic are the same as any other procedure - your surgeon will run through the procedure with you in detail at your consultation and answer any questions or concerns you might have.
As for downtime, your surgeon may advise for you to take a week off work depending on your case as you may have minor swelling and bruising, this usually subsides after around 7-10 days after which you will begin to see your results, the improvement only just get better with time and after around three months post-surgery you will see your final results.
After a couple of days following surgery you will be up and about but it is important to be gentle with you face as skin may still be numb. If you feel any unusual discomfort, your doctor can provide pain relief for you, although this is not always required.
Prices for a brow lift at Cadogan Clinic start at £4950.
We offer a free, no-obligation 30-60 minute consultation with one of our Patient Advisors. They will work with you to understand your objectives and the results you want to achieve, talk you through the procedure and answer any questions you may have. If you decide that you would like to proceed to the next step and see a surgeon, your Patient Advisor will be happy to arrange this for you. At this point, you will be required to pay a consultation fee.
Once you’ve booked your consultation, the next step will be for you to meet your chosen surgeon at the Cadogan Clinic. Your surgeon will use this time to make a comprehensive medical assessment of you, your condition, and your expectations before making a recommendation and personalised treatment plan for you. You will then discuss the outcomes you can expect to see and ask any questions
On the day of your procedure you will be welcomed at the Cadogan Clinic by your Patient Advisor and dedicated nursing staff. Following a brief medical check, you will meet with both your surgeon and anaesthetist to run through the details of your procedure one final time and answer any last questions you may have.
After the procedure, you will recover in the capable hands of our aftercare team. As we are a day-case facility you can expect your recovery to be complete within 2 to 3 hours. If your surgeon is happy with your results, you will be able to be discharged from the Clinic the very same day. In some cases patients may wish to stay locally in our exclusive partner hotel the day before or after your procedure in order to be close to their surgeon. Talk to us about these options if this is for you.
Our care and support continues in the days and weeks following your procedure with our complimentary aftercare programme. This comprised of a series of appointments made with your surgeon and nursing team to monitor your progress and recovery. They will also introduce you to several scar minimization techniques and bespoke products to aid your progress. Our team are also on call to answer any questions you have around your surgery at any time you are concerned.
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Surgery prices vary by person and procedure undertaken. An accurate price will be quoted to you by your Patient Advisor before any treatment takes place.
We offer package pricing for combined treatments. Consultant fees apply.
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The programme is the first of its kind in the UK and aims to deliver the very best results and patient experience.
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