A brow lift is a cosmetic surgery designed to raise and smooth the forehead, soften wrinkles, and create a fresher, more youthful appearance. Over time, the effects of aging and gravity can cause the brow to droop, making you appear serious, tired, or even angry. A brow lift can restore a more open, relaxed look to your face. While the results are long-lasting, subtle lines and creases may gradually reappear as part of the natural aging process.
A brow lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that elevates the position of your forehead and eyebrows, helping to smooth wrinkles and restore a more youthful, refreshed appearance.
As we age, our skin naturally loses elasticity. Sun exposure, the pull of gravity, and the breakdown of collagen can cause the brows to droop, creating deep lines and creases. This may lead to:
A brow lift addresses these changes by lifting and tightening the skin and underlying tissues, opening up the eye area and softening facial expressions.
Other common terms for a brow lift include:
Gliding Brow Lift
The Gliding Brow Lift is a minimally invasive technique designed to gently lift and reshape the eyebrows for a refreshed, youthful look. Instead of removing excess skin, this method repositions the underlying tissue layers, resulting in a smoother contour and faster recovery. Small incisions are placed discreetly within the hairline, allowing the brows to “glide” into their new position with minimal visible scarring. It’s ideal for those seeking subtle enhancement and natural-looking results with reduced downtime, although it is important to note that a surgical (haemostatic) net will be used for 2-3 days to fix the brow in its new position.
Lateral Brow Lift (Temple Lift)
A Lateral Brow Lift, also known as a Temple Lift, focuses on elevating the outer portion of the eyebrows and rejuvenating the upper face. This approach targets sagging in the outer brows and temple area, helping to open up the eyes and soften fine lines such as crow’s feet. Small, hidden incisions are made near the temples within the hairline, enabling subtle yet noticeable lifting with minimal scarring. The result is a brighter, more youthful eye area and smoother outer forehead.
Direct Brow Lift
The Direct Brow Lift is a precise surgical method that removes a small section of skin directly above the eyebrows to achieve targeted elevation and reshaping. Unlike other techniques, it does not rely on hairline incisions, making it particularly effective for correcting significant drooping or addressing asymmetry. This method allows for highly accurate adjustments but may leave a fine scar above the brow, which is more visible than with other brow lift techniques.
A brow lift helps to rejuvenate the upper face by addressing:
No — a brow lift will not alter the shape of your eyes or remove under-eye bags. Its effects are focused on lifting and reshaping the eyebrows and smoothing the forehead, enhancing the overall look of the upper face without changing your natural eye structure.
You may be suitable for a brow lift if you:
During your consultation, your healthcare provider will review your full medical history, examine your facial structure, and discuss your aesthetic goals to determine whether a brow lift is the right option for you.
Yes — a brow lift can be performed alongside other cosmetic treatments to enhance overall results and reduce total recovery time. Common procedures that may be combined with a brow lift include:
Before Your Brow Lift
In preparation for your brow lift, your healthcare provider will:
Questions to Ask Your Provider
Your consultation is the perfect time to gather all the information you need to feel confident about your procedure. You might ask:
Preparing for Surgery
Your surgeon will provide personalised preoperative instructions, which may include:
Outpatient Procedure
A brow lift is typically performed as an outpatient surgery, meaning you can return home the same day without an overnight hospital stay.
During your brow lift, you’ll be given local anesthesia/general anesthesia depending on whether procedures are combined, to ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free.
Once the anesthesia takes effect, your surgeon will make precise incisions—usually hidden along the hairline. They will then lift and reposition the underlying tissues, and may remove small sections of muscle and skin that contribute to wrinkles or deep frown lines.
After the adjustments are complete, the incisions will be carefully closed with stitches or staples, and the area will be gently padded and bandaged to protect the surgical site.
The entire procedure typically takes one to three hours, depending on the method used and the extent of the lift.
Following your brow lift, you’ll be given detailed instructions to support healing and ensure the best possible results.
If you experience any problems, unusual symptoms, or have concerns at any point during recovery, contact your surgical team immediately.
A brow lift can provide several aesthetic and confidence-boosting advantages, including:
As with any surgical procedure, a brow lift carries some risks. Possible complications may include:
Your surgeon will discuss all potential risks in detail and provide guidance to minimize complications.
A Brow Lift, also called a Forehead Lift, is a surgical procedure designed to elevate and reshape the eyebrows, creating a smoother, more youthful, and refreshed appearance. It can reduce forehead wrinkles, soften frown lines, and lift sagging brows to give the eyes a brighter, more awake look.
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