Brow lift

There are a range of brow lifting options and the choice will depend upon the severity of the brow droop, skin quality and age of the patient.

The direct brow lift is a powerful and effective eyebrow surgery lift which offers excellent and long-lasting outcomes. However, a light scar along the upper brow line may be noticeable for those patients with very thin brow hair. 

Internal browpexy is an alternative procedure that is suggested for mild brow ptosis (where the upper eyelid droops over the eye) if blepharoplasty or another type of upper eyelid surgery is also considered. This technique allows for a minimally invasive approach through the same incision as the blepharoplasty, meaning that there is no additional downtime. 

The drawback is that it is not always effective, given the minimally invasive nature of the technique.

The chemical brow lift reshape and lift the brow considerably by using a combination of fillers and botulinum toxin injections. As a result, a very significant improvement of face lift is achieved. 

The endoscopic brow lift is performed through small incisions behind the hairline. The elevation is modest and is less effective with higher hairlines. There is also a “temporal brow lift” variant of this procedure which focuses on raising the outer tail of the brow.

Following a brow lift, it is recommended that you do not work for 1-2 weeks to allow for adequate healing. Bruising and swelling is expected, and bandages should be worn for the first 24 hours. Swelling can be reduced by sleeping in an elevated position for the first week, and gently applying ice packs to the affected areas will help reduce the swelling too. Patients should avoid strenuous exercise, but it is important to maintain mobility with gentle walks to aid circulation.