Forehead Lift

Forehead Lift (Upper Face Lift Surgery)

A forehead lift, or upper face lift, is a facial rejuvenation surgery aimed at correcting sagging, lines, and drooping in the forehead, eyebrows, and upper eye area caused by aging. This surgery repositions the eyebrows to a younger, natural position, softens forehead lines, and gives the upper third of the face a more refreshed expression. Forehead lifting is a fundamental step in facial rejuvenation and is often combined with a temporal lift, blepharoplasty, or midface lift.

Why Do the Forehead and Upper Face Age?

• Eyebrows drooping due to gravity
• Forehead muscle lines from repeated facial expressions
• Shortening of the brow-to-eye distance
• Tired and harsh appearance around the eyes

These changes can give a person an angry, tired, or sad facial expression.

Who Is a Forehead Lift Suitable For?

• Those with noticeable brow drooping
• Patients with deep forehead lines
• Upper eyelid drooping caused by brow sagging
• Those seeking a more open and dynamic gaze
• Individuals with an aged expression in the upper face

Surgical Techniques (Forehead Lift)

Endoscopic Forehead Lift

• The most commonly preferred method today
• Performed through small incisions within the hairline
• Eyebrows are repositioned naturally
• Scars are hidden within the hair

Classic (Open) Forehead Lift

• Preferred for patients with very advanced brow drooping
• Suitable for individuals with a wide forehead
• Less commonly performed technique

Technique selection depends on forehead structure and hairline.

Advantages of a Forehead Lift

• Eyebrows rise naturally and symmetrically
• Forehead lines are softened
• Eye area appears more open
• Face looks calmer and younger
• Reduces the need for upper eyelid surgery

Surgical Process

• General or local + sedation anesthesia
• Duration: 1.5–2.5 hours
• Same-day discharge or 1-night hospital stay

Recovery

• Mild swelling in the first days is normal
• Return to social activities in 7–10 days
• Eyebrow position settles within a few weeks
• Final results become clear within a few months

Possible Risks

• Temporary swelling
• Numbness in the forehead area (mostly temporary)
• Asymmetry
• Rarely, need for revision