Brow Lift in Istanbul

What is Brow Lift?

As the forehead ages, the brows can descend, especially at the outer ends, crowding the upper eyelids and creating a heavy or tired look. Forehead lines and frown lines may also deepen. Some women unconsciously raise their brows to compensate, which can contribute to forehead lines and tension.

A brow lift repositions the brow at a natural height. Approaches include an endoscopic brow lift through small incisions in the scalp, a temporal lift targeting the outer brow, and a hairline (trichophytic) lift that can also shorten a high forehead. The technique depends on hairline position, forehead height and the degree of descent.

Who may be suitable?

• A low or heavy brow, particularly at the outer ends
• Upper eyelid heaviness partly caused by brow position
• Frown lines or forehead creases related to brow descent
• Good general health and non-smoking
• Realistic expectations about a natural, not surprised, look

What can this procedure address?

• Low or drooping brows
• Hooding at the outer upper eyelids
• Deep forehead lines and frown lines
• A tired or stern expression
• A high forehead, using a hairline approach where appropriate

Consultation & assessment

Your online assessment includes confidential photographs of your face at rest and with the brows raised, plus your medical history. The surgeon gives an initial view on whether a brow lift, eyelid surgery or both seem appropriate.

In Istanbul, your surgeon examines you before surgery is confirmed, assessing brow position, eyelid skin, hairline and forehead height. Consented before and after photographs can be reviewed during consultation.

How the procedure is performed

In an endoscopic brow lift, small incisions are made behind the hairline. A camera allows the surgeon to release the tissues and lift the brow, which is then secured at its new height.

A temporal brow lift uses incisions in the hairline at the temples to elevate the outer brow. A hairline brow lift uses an incision along the front hairline and can lower a high hairline at the same time.

Anaesthesia

A brow lift is usually performed under general anaesthesia or local anaesthesia with sedation. Your anaesthetist will review your health beforehand.

Recovery timeline

1. Days 1–3

   Swelling, tightness and bruising around the forehead and eyes. Rest with your head elevated.

2. Week 1

   Sutures or clips are removed. Swelling begins to settle.

3. Weeks 2–3

   Most women return to normal routines. Numbness or itching of the scalp is common.

4. Week 6

   Exercise can usually resume. Sensation continues to return.

5. 3–6 months

   Final brow position is established and scars mature.

What to expect during the first week

• Keep your head elevated, including when sleeping
• Avoid bending and heavy lifting
• Wash your hair only as instructed
• Avoid hair dye and heat styling until your surgeon agrees
• Report increasing pain, swelling or fever

Scars

Endoscopic and temporal scars are hidden in the hair and are usually small. A hairline incision is designed to be camouflaged, but it may be visible when hair is swept back.

Results

A brow lift can create a more open, rested look. Your surgeon may review consented before and after photographs with you. Results vary between individuals.

Results vary between individuals. Consented before-and-after images of similar cases may be reviewed with your specialist during consultation — before & after

How long do results last?

Results are often long-lasting, although the brow continues to age gradually.

Potential risks and complications

All surgical procedures carry risks. Your surgeon will discuss the potential benefits, limitations and individual risks with you before you decide whether to proceed.

• Asymmetry of brow height
• Over-elevation, causing a surprised appearance
• Numbness or itching of the scalp
• Hair loss near the incisions
• Injury to the frontal branch of the facial nerve, affecting brow movement
• Visible scarring or a change in hairline
• Infection or haematoma
• Recurrence of brow descent
• General risks of anaesthesia

Choosing a surgeon

• Specialist training in plastic surgery or facial plastic surgery
• Registration with the Turkish Medical Association and relevant society membership that you can verify
• Experience with brow lift and combined eyelid surgery
• Consented before and after photographs reviewed with you
• Hospital privileges and a clear aftercare plan

Our specialists

Brow Lift in Istanbul

Women choose Istanbul for brow lift surgery because of the availability of experienced facial surgeons and coordinated care. Depending on the surgeon and procedure, treatments may be performed at leading private hospitals in Istanbul, including LIV Hospital Vadistanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler and selected Acıbadem hospitals.

A stay of around 7–10 days is generally recommended so sutures can be removed and healing checked before you fly.

The cost of a brow lift in Turkey depends on the surgeon, hospital, anaesthesia, the technique, combined procedures, hospital stay and accommodation. A personalised written quote follows assessment. Choose your surgeon and hospital based on medical quality, not price alone.

Costs depend on your surgeon, hospital, anaesthesia, complexity and any combined procedures — see treatment costs in Turkey.

Your hospital

Depending on the surgeon and procedure, treatments may be performed at leading private hospitals in Istanbul, including LIV Hospital Vadistanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler and selected Acıbadem hospitals. Your written treatment plan confirms the hospital before you travel. Hospitals & Facilities

Aftercare when you return home

• Protect the forehead and scars from the sun
• Avoid aggressive hair treatments until your surgeon agrees
• Send photographs for remote review
• Seek medical attention for signs of infection

Our aftercare pathway