Forehead lift

A forehead lift, also known as a brow lift, is a surgical procedure to smooth the forehead and raise the eyebrows. The aim is to tighten sagging tissue in the forehead and eye area and restore a youthful, alert appearance to the face.

A forehead lift is suitable for women and men who suffer from a tired, exhausted facial expression caused by drooping forehead areas and eyebrows. Especially in combination with an eyebrow lift, the eyes can appear significantly more open and refreshed.

The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia and takes approximately 1 to 2 hours. The gentle hairline technique is usually used. The incision is made at the hairline so that any subsequent scars are virtually invisible. Optionally, the forehead lift can be combined with an eyelid lift.

Swelling or feelings of tension often occur after a forehead lift, but these subside after a few days. Cooling, sleeping in an elevated position and wearing a support bandage aid healing. Stitches are removed after about ten days. Sporting activities should be paused for about four weeks.

The results of a forehead lift are long-lasting. The face can appear fresher, firmer and more rested overall. Although natural ageing cannot be stopped, the procedure can significantly slow down the ageing process.

The results of a forehead lift are generally long-lasting, as the position of the skin and soft tissues in the forehead and brow area is surgically altered. However, the skin’s natural ageing process continues, meaning that this area of the face may gradually change again over the years. How stable the results remain in the long term depends, among other things, on individual factors such as skin quality, tissue elasticity and lifestyle.

Yes, a forehead lift is often combined with other facial treatments, such as an eyelid lift or a mid-face lift. The aim is to achieve a harmonious overall result in the upper and mid-face areas. Whether a combination is appropriate depends on the individual’s specific condition and the desired outcome.

Depending on the technique used, the incisions for a forehead lift are usually made at the hairline (hairline technique) or within the scalp. This means that the scars are generally well concealed afterwards. How visible they actually are depends on the individual healing process, skin type and the surgical technique used.

There is no set minimum age. A brow lift is often considered when the eyebrows have drooped or a permanently tired facial expression has developed. Depending on an individual’s anatomy and skin condition, this can occur as early as middle age. The decisive factor is the individual’s condition, not their age.

A forehead lift is designed to lift the forehead and eyebrows, whilst an eyelid lift addresses excess skin on the upper or lower eyelid. Both procedures can give the face a more youthful appearance, but they target different anatomical structures. In some cases, the two procedures are combined to achieve a harmonious result in the eye and forehead area.