Brow lift surgery.
Understand what can change.

Low eyebrows can make the upper eyelids feel heavy. Learn how a brow assessment helps separate brow position, excess skin and eyelid droop before choosing surgery.

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What is a brow lift?

The eyebrows and forehead are shown with small upward arrows indicating the area considered for lifting.

A brow lift raises selected forehead tissue and the eyebrows. It may be considered when a low brow contributes to hooding above the eyes or when brow position is the main concern.

It is sometimes called a forehead lift. The aim and extent should follow your face, hairline and brow movement, rather than a standard eyebrow shape.

Which part is causing the heaviness?

An enlarged eye diagram separately labels the eyebrow, overlying skin fold and upper eyelid edge.

A low eyebrow, loose upper-eyelid skin and a drooping eyelid edge are different findings. The surgeon examines them together, including how the eyelids move and close.

Eyelid ptosis means the lid edge sits too low. A brow lift does not repair every cause of ptosis. Blepharoplasty addresses selected excess eyelid skin or tissue, while a brow lift changes brow position.

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Check before combining procedures
Some people may need more than one area assessed. Each proposed operation should have a clear purpose and an explanation of its added risks and recovery.

How can the brow be lifted?

Several short example incisions are shown behind the hairline.

Endoscopic approach

Small incisions behind the hairline allow a camera and instruments to reach the forehead tissues. The lifted tissue is secured according to the planned technique.

Short example access marks sit at the temples behind the hairline.

Temporal approach

This focuses on the outer brow through access near the temples. It may suit selected outer-brow changes, rather than a concern across the whole forehead.

An example incision follows the front hairline.

Hairline approach

Access is placed at the front hairline. Hairline height and skin excess affect whether this approach is suitable and how visible the scar may be.

A curved example incision crosses the scalp behind the hairline.

Coronal approach

A longer incision across the scalp gives wider access. Possible changes to the hairline and hair around the incision are part of the discussion.

Example incisions follow just above the eyebrows.

Direct approach

Selected skin is removed directly above the brow. The scar location is more exposed, so brow hair, skin and the reason for surgery matter.

These diagrams explain general access locations. The surgeon selects and explains the actual approach after examining you.

Is brow surgery suitable for you?

A face and checklist represent assessment of shape, movement, health and healing.

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The brow is part of the concern
Explain whether you notice heaviness, uneven position or forehead changes. The surgeon checks your expression at rest and with movement.
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Eye comfort and health are considered
Mention dry eyes, eye surgery, visual changes and any difficulty closing your eyes. Further eye assessment may be needed.
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You understand the recovery and scars
Good general health, realistic expectations and support during healing matter. Nicotine use, medicines and previous scar problems can affect the plan.

OUR PROCEDURE

How brow lift surgery is planned.

STEP 01

Assess the brow, eyes and hairline

Discuss history and goals
Share previous surgery, injections, eye conditions, medicines and supplements. The surgeon checks brow movement, eyelid function and hairline position.
Agree on the practical plan
Confirm the surgeon, facility, anaesthesia, incision locations and follow-up. Arrange transport and help at home. Do not change prescribed medicines without an agreed medical plan.

Assessment topics accompany a facial outline.

STEP 02

Lift and secure the selected tissue

Use the agreed access
Anaesthesia is chosen for the operation and your health. Through the planned incisions, the surgeon releases and repositions the relevant forehead tissue.
Close and monitor
The tissue is secured and the incisions closed. Taping, dressings or a drain may be used. Your team monitors recovery and gives instructions before discharge.

Short scalp incisions illustrate one possible access approach.

STEP 03

Protect the area and attend reviews

Follow individual aftercare
Get written guidance for sleeping position, washing, dressings and activity. Ask the team how to manage swelling; avoid adding heat, ice or pressure on your own.
Keep the healing checks
The team reviews the incision and brow position, and removes stitches or clips when needed. Ask before returning to strenuous exercise, hair colouring or products near the incision.

Allow the brow to settle.

Bruising and swelling may extend around the forehead and eyes. Tightness, itching or altered scalp sensation can occur during healing. Early brow height is not the final result.

Plan work and social commitments around visible healing. Recovery depends on the approach and any combined surgery. Swelling and scar appearance can continue to change for months.

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Protect the incision
Avoid rubbing or pulling healing skin and follow instructions for hair washing and sun protection.
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Expect change over time
Ageing continues after a brow lift. Follow-up helps assess the actual result once early swelling has reduced.

Know the possible risks.

A hairline incision illustrates where a scar may remain.

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Scars and hair changes
Scars can be noticeable. The hairline may shift, and hair loss may occur near the incisions.
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Position, movement and sensation
Uneven or overly high brows, altered forehead movement, numbness and nerve injury are possible. Some changes may persist or need further treatment.
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General surgical complications
Bleeding, infection, poor healing and anaesthetic complications are possible. Discuss how your health affects these risks and how complications would be managed.

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