What Is A Brow Lift?

Brow lifts have become increasingly popular with those seeking to retain a youthful appearance – but what exactly is a brow lift and how effective are they?

A brow lift might also be referred to as a forehead lift or an eyebrow lift. It’s a cosmetic procedure designed to improve the appearance of the forehead, brow and upper eyelid area.

Dominic Bray is a board-certified head and neck specialist surgeon who is renowned for his brow lift procedures. His brow lift treatment in London is highly sought-after, with patients travelling globally to benefit from his expertise and skill.

Here we discuss the benefits of brow lift surgery, how to prepare for a brow lift procedure and the results you can expect from brow lift treatment.

Why consider brow lift surgery?

The eyebrows play a surprisingly significant role in framing our faces. Their positioning relative to the face can be truly transformative. Unfortunately, as we age, the upper brow line and our upper eyelids can begin to sag, which can make us look older than we actually are.

A surgical brow lift can reduce the visible signs of ageing, such as sagging or deeply furrowed brows, by lifting and tightening the skin and underlying tissues.

Benefits of an effective eyebrow surgery lift

There are several advantages to a brow lift procedure including but not limited to;

• Improved brow position – You will no longer look angry or tired as brow lifts reposition the brows, opening up the eyes and creating a more alert and refreshed appearance.
• Reduced forehead wrinkles and vertical frown lines – A brow lift can smooth out the deep lines that can occur on your forehead as well as those that appear between your eyebrows.
• Treat hooded eyes and eyelids – If excess skin and drooping eyebrows are causing your eyes to become hooded, a brow lift procedure can help restore a natural appearance.
• Restore facial structure and harmony – A brow lift effectively restores balance to your facial features through a restored youthful shape that in turn gives you a refreshed and more youthful appearance.

You should always consult with a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon to assess your suitability and determine realistic expectations from your cosmetic surgical procedure.

What are the types of brow lift procedures?

There are several techniques used in brow lift surgery, including the traditional open brow lift, the endoscopic brow lift, and the temporal brow lift.

Open brow lift (Coronal brow lift)

This type of brow lift involves making an incision across the top of the scalp, allowing your surgeon to lift and reposition your forehead skin.

Endoscopic brow lift

An endoscopic brow lift procedure uses smaller incisions and an endoscope (a tiny camera) to access and tighten the underlying tissues.

Temporal brow lift

The temporal brow lift focuses on the outer portion of the eyebrow, addressing issues like lateral hooding or drooping. This approach involves making incisions near the temples or within the hairline.

Is a non-surgical brow lift a good alternative?

During your brow lift consultation, the surgeon may advise you to try botulinum toxin injections or dermal fillers as an alternative to a surgical brow lift procedure.

This might be the case when the surgeon feels that a surgical brow lift procedure could be premature and you may experience just as effective results via a minimally invasive approach.

How long does a brow lift last?

A surgical brow lift is a long-term solution for addressing signs of ageing in the upper face region. While a surgical eyebrow lift can last several years, brow lift results will not be permanent in nature because the ageing process will continue and cannot be prevented.

What are the next steps?

If you’re still considering eyebrow lift surgery, you should consider booking a consultation with a qualified and experienced cosmetic surgeon.

You can book an appointment with Dominic Bray by calling +44 203 417 9980.