Brow Lift in Turkey

A brow lift raises eyebrows that sit low or droop at the outer ends, and it can soften horizontal forehead lines and frown lines between the brows. By lifting the brow, it may also reduce hooding over the upper eyelids when the heaviness is caused by brow descent rather than excess eyelid skin. A brow lift is intended to create a more rested appearance, not a permanently surprised expression. The amount and direction of lift should be planned around your natural brow shape, forehead height and whether you want a more open outer brow.

The answer depends on whether the heaviness comes from a low brow, excess eyelid skin or both. If the brow has descended, removing eyelid skin alone can pull the brow lower and may not fully correct hooding. If the brow position is good but the upper lid has extra skin or fat, upper blepharoplasty may be enough. Some patients benefit from both procedures. A surgeon assesses brow position, forehead movement and eyelid skin while your face is relaxed. Compare the options in our blepharoplasty guide.

Brow lift techniques include endoscopic brow lifts through small incisions in the scalp, temporal or lateral brow lifts that mainly raise the outer brow, coronal brow lifts through an incision across the top of the head, hairline brow lifts along the front hairline, and direct brow lifts just above the eyebrow. Each option differs in scar position, how much lift is possible, the effect on hairline height and recovery. No technique suits every face. You can find surgeons who list brow lift and ask which approach fits your forehead and hairline.

A brow lift can change hairline position depending on the technique. Endoscopic and temporal approaches use short incisions hidden within the hair and may raise the hairline slightly. A coronal lift hides the scar in hair but typically raises the hairline, so it may not suit a high forehead. A hairline incision can avoid raising the hairline or even shorten the forehead, but the scar sits at the front edge of the hair. A direct brow lift leaves a scar above the brow. Discuss how each option fits your hairstyle and hair density.

A brow lift can create a surprised or unnatural look if the brows are raised too much or the inner brows are lifted excessively. Good planning considers your natural brow height, brow shape, facial proportions and gender-specific brow characteristics; for example, many men have a flatter, lower brow than women. The goal is usually to restore a rested position rather than create a dramatic arch. Ask your surgeon how much elevation is planned, where the highest point of the brow will be and how they will preserve natural expression.

Brow lift risks include numbness or itching of the forehead and scalp, which is common and usually temporary, hair loss near incisions, visible scars, asymmetry and a raised hairline. Injury to the nerve controlling forehead movement is uncommon but can cause brow weakness. Other risks include bleeding, infection, over-elevation, under-correction and gradual return of brow descent. Scar and hair-related problems depend partly on the incision chosen. Ask how brow position is fixed and how asymmetry would be managed.

A brow lift is usually a day-case operation. Swelling and bruising often move down around the eyes over the first days, and the most visible bruising commonly settles within about two weeks. Forehead tightness, numbness and scalp itching can last longer as nerves recover. Surgeons generally advise keeping the head elevated, avoiding strenuous exercise and heavy lifting, and following specific instructions for hair washing and stitch or clip removal. The brows may look slightly high at first, and the final position usually settles over three to six months.

Brow lift results can last for years, but ageing continues and some descent may gradually return. Longevity depends on the technique, how the brow is fixed, skin and bone structure, forehead muscle activity and individual ageing. Treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections can reduce forehead lines and shape the brow temporarily without surgery, but they do not produce the same structural lift. Be cautious about any promise of a fixed number of years. Compare the non-surgical option in our anti-wrinkle injection guide.

Patients are commonly advised to plan around 7–10 days in Turkey after a brow lift before flying. This allows time for a wound check, removal of stitches or clips if needed, and reassessment of swelling and brow position. Flying while swollen is usually manageable, but surgeons generally want early bleeding and infection risks to have passed. Avoid lifting heavy luggage and keep the head elevated when resting. Before returning, get your operation notes and clear advice on hair care, scar care and when to resume exercise. See our flying after surgery guide.

Brow lift cost in Turkey depends on the technique, operating time, the surgeon's fee, the hospital and the type of anaesthesia. Endoscopic equipment, fixation devices, stitches or clips, medication and follow-up visits may affect the price. Combining a brow lift with eyelid surgery, a facelift or fat transfer will increase the total. Accommodation, transfers and a longer stay may be separate. Ask for a written quote that names the technique and explains what happens if asymmetry needs correction. Request a brow lift consultation for an individual assessment.