Temporal Brow Lift
A more limited procedure lifting the outer brow through a short incision in the temporal hairline.
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Brow Lift
Repositioning descended brows to open the eyes and restore a rested appearance to the upper face.
At a glance
- Operating time
- 1–2 hours
- Anaesthesia
- Sedation
- Hospital stay
- Day case
- Back to desk work
- approx. 7 days
- Social recovery
- approx. 14 days
About this procedure
An anatomical assessment of a brow that has drifted downwards over time through ageing, gravity and habitual expression, and a replanning of its position in the upper face.
Surgical approach and technique
Minimal incisions within the hair-bearing scalp release the support tissues and fixation ligaments beneath the brow. The brows are secured at the intended position, at an angle planned for the individual. The natural mechanism of the muscles of expression is taken into account.
Who is it for?
May be considered in adults whose brow descent gathers skin over the eyelid and who are found suitable for surgery on examination.
Recovery
Mild swelling may be seen in the first days. Because the incisions lie within the hair-bearing scalp, any externally visible scar is minimal. Depending on tissue healing, daily routines can usually be resumed within 7-10 days.
Back to desk work: approx. 7 days. Social recovery: approx. 14 days. Depending on the scope of surgery you should plan for between 6 and 12 nights. The exact figure is confirmed in writing with your treatment plan.
The information on this page is general and does not replace medical advice. Timings and recovery vary between individuals; a definitive plan can only be made after examination.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the incisions in a brow lift?
The incisions are concealed within the hair-bearing scalp, so surgical scars are not conspicuous from the outside.
How long does the operation last?
Surgical brow lifting works directly on the anatomy of the tissue, which is why it is a long-acting procedure.
Do I need a brow lift or eyelid surgery?
Heaviness of the upper eyelid is not always due to excess skin; a lowered brow creates the same appearance. If only the eyelid is operated on while the brow is low, the brow can drop further. If the cause is the brow, a brow lift is planned; if it is excess skin, eyelid surgery; if both, the two are planned together. Which is needed is decided at examination by measuring the position of the brow.
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