Reduces the appearance of horizontal forehead lines and furrows.
Lifts drooping eyebrows to a more natural position, helping to open up the eye area.
Enhances facial harmony by addressing unevenness between the brows.
During consultation, we’ll review your medical history, discuss your goals, and assess whether a forehead lift is appropriate. Common reasons people consider this procedure include:
Prominent horizontal lines or deep furrows.
Low or drooping brow position.
Vertical creases between the eyebrows.
Uneven forehead or brow height.
Seeking surgical assessment following previous procedures.
We begin by discussing your concerns and expectations, performing an assessment, and outlining possible surgical approaches based on clinical assessment and anatomy.
You’ll receive pre-operative instructions designed to support preparation and recovery.
The surgery is performed under anaesthesia. Techniques may vary depending on individual anatomy but typically involve repositioning underlying tissues and, where appropriate, removing excess skin. The extent of change depends on individual anatomy and technique.
Mild swelling and bruising are expected for the first one to two weeks. Healing times differ between individuals. You’ll receive detailed aftercare guidance and follow-up appointments to monitor healing and recovery.
All surgery carries risks, including bleeding, infection, scarring, temporary numbness, or reactions to anaesthesia. These will be discussed in detail during consultation to help you make an informed decision. Detailed risks are included in our FAQs.
Results from a forehead lift can be long-lasting, but natural ageing, genetics, and lifestyle factors may gradually affect the outcome over time.
Many patients resume light daily activities within one to two weeks, depending on individual healing and clinical advice. Strenuous activity is typically delayed for several weeks.
Incisions are typically placed within the hairline or natural creases. Scarring is unavoidable and varies between individuals.
Surgery repositions tissues; however, outcomes vary and the ageing process continues over time.
If you have concerns about your outcome, a review consultation can be arranged. Healing and scar maturation take time, and further assessment may be required before discussing additional options.
Steps include avoiding certain medications, not smoking, and ensuring good health. We'll guide you through every step.
A forehead (brow) lift is a surgical procedure and, as with all surgery, carries inherent risks and potential complications. These may include bleeding, bruising, swelling, pain, infection, delayed wound healing, and adverse reactions to local or general anaesthesia. Scarring is unavoidable and varies between individuals. While incisions are typically placed within the hairline or natural creases to minimise visibility, scars may become thickened, widened, pigmented, or heal unpredictably. Changes in skin sensation, including numbness, tingling, tightness, or altered sensitivity of the forehead, scalp, or brow region, are common and usually improve over time, though in some cases may be prolonged or permanent. Temporary or, rarely, permanent hair thinning or hair loss may occur near incision sites. Asymmetry, contour irregularities, overcorrection or undercorrection of brow position, or dissatisfaction with aesthetic outcome may occur. Revision surgery may be required in some cases. Injury to underlying structures, including nerves or muscles, is uncommon but possible and may result in weakness, altered brow movement, or changes in facial expression, which are usually temporary but may be permanent in rare cases. Skin compromise or delayed healing may occur, particularly in individuals with reduced blood supply, significant skin tension, or in smokers. More serious but uncommon complications can include blood clots (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism), haematoma requiring surgical evacuation, or the need for further surgical intervention. Results are variable and cannot be guaranteed. Individual risk depends on factors such as age, skin quality, smoking status, medical history, surgical technique, and healing response. These risks, along with alternatives, limitations, and expected recovery, will be discussed in detail during your consultation to support informed decision-making.
If you’d like to discuss your options or find out more about a procedure, contact our team to schedule a consultation with Dr Obaidi.