Brow Lift

A brow lift is a cosmetic procedure to raise the eyebrows. It is also known as a forehead lift. A brow lift not only improves brows and the forehead, but also the upper eyelids By raising the forehead and eyebrows, the skin of the upper eyelids is pulled upwards, sometimes making an eyelid reduction(blepharoplasty) unnecessary.

The brow lifts the skin and muscle at the level of the frontal bone and fixed at a higher level. This is usually carried out endoscopically, which is a minimally invasive technique via tiny incisions behind the hairline. The muscles that cause horizontal wrinkles and furrows are weakened by detaching them above the eyebrow reducing their power and effect. This creates a softer overall look that is more aesthetically pleasing.

You might be looking to have a brow lift, done if you have low sagging brows, or the skin under your brows is low and sagging. On the other hand, it could be just that you are looking to improve symmetry of the eyebrows and forehead.  Either way brow lifts tend to boost self-confidence.

Our facial structure tends to change with age. Bone resorbs, muscles sag and the eyebrow move lower along with the rest of the facial tissue. You are probably perfectly happy, but you appear constantly tired, sad, or even angry. It is frustrating to be told to cheer up when you perfectly happy. A simple brow lift can rejuvenate your appearance, making you look years younger and more vibrant.

A brow lift may be done in conjunction with eyelid surgery or a facelift, all done with minimal discomfort ,under Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (T.I.V.A.) as a day case. will be able to rest comfortably at home rather than having to stay overnight at the hospital.

Book a consultation today at the Cadogan Clinic to see what a brow lift can do for you.

One should remember that non- surgical procedures and particularly the clever use of  Botox can go a long way towards producing the effect of a brow lift without the surgery!

Another modern adjunct is fat grafting (lipofilling). It is of huge importance in lifting the brow, when directed to the eyebrows and temples. This gives a more permanent result than the use of fillers.

Typically patients, suitable for a brow lift, are between the ages of 40 and 60 years old with good skin elasticity, although this procedure can help patients of any age with a low or heavy brow. Your surgeon will assess your suitability and alternative procedures at your initial consultation.

You will be advised to stop smoking and taking certain medications prior to surgery to improve healing and reduce bruising.

The days of the long incision across the scalp behind the hairline are over, as minimally invasive endoscopic surgery through stab incisions behind the hairline, not only give better results, but better access and vision for the surgeon.

A brow lift is done through several different techniques, depending on the results you desire. Your surgeon will be able to assess you during your consultation and determine what the best method is to achieve your goals. We focus on specific techniques that minimize scarring.

Lifting of the brow is carried out at a much deeper level than the facelift with all the soft tissues and skin being lifted off the bone and fixed at a higher level. The fixing may be with a dissolvable clip, which you will feel under the skin of the scalp for some months or by stitching to the bone itself. There will inevitably be bruising and swelling around the eyes after surgery, but very little discomfort.

The surgery itself is carried out as a day case under Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (T.I.V.A.), which is a very light and predictable anaesthetic. You wake up feeling alert and ready to go home. The main risk of surgery is the swelling and bruising around the eyes after surgery, which will take a week or two to settle. In addition, you may feel a lump under the scalp, where the forehead is fixed. Inevitably, small nerves to the scalp are cut and numbness often persists. Long-term pain from a cut nerve (neuroma) is rare. Removing muscle from between the eyebrows to reduce deep furrows can leave a depression, but is much less common with an experienced surgeon.

There will be a tendency for the forehead to gradually continue its descent and repeat browlifts are not uncommon.
It may seem that all these consequences of a browlift and the relative size of the procedure make it less attractive. This is particularly so, because the alternatives of a combination of Botox, fillers and fat grafting have become so effective. The need for a browlift surgery is very much reduced.

Prices for a surgical brow lift at Cadogan Clinic start at £4950 however consider the alternative non-surgical options. The best way to get a proper quote for your surgery is to book a consultation at the Cadogan Clinic so one of our expert surgeons can assess your case.