Browplasty (Brow Lift)

A brow lift is an operation that raises the eyebrows to a more youthful position and smooths the lines of the forehead. By lifting the brow and adjusting the tissues beneath, the surgeon can soften horizontal forehead lines and frown lines and open up the area around the eyes. The operation is carried out under anesthesia, and the technique and extent depend on the degree of descent and the individual anatomy.

Orista is a health tourism facilitator that connects international patients with contracted hospitals and surgeons in Turkey. This page explains what a brow lift involves, how it relates to eyelid surgery, and what recovery is like, so you can make an informed decision together with a qualified surgeon.

Understanding why the brow drops helps explain what the surgery addresses. With age, the skin and the deeper tissues of the forehead lose support and gradually descend, carrying the eyebrows lower. This can create or worsen the appearance of a heavy upper eye, and it can make a person look tired or serious even when they are not. A brow lift targets this descent directly, which is different from treatments that only affect the eyelid skin.

A brow lift and eyelid surgery are related but address different areas, and sometimes they are considered together. A low brow can make the upper eyelids look heavier than they are, so in some cases lifting the brow improves the whole upper eye. In others, the eyelid itself needs attention through blepharoplasty. A surgeon assesses the brow and the eyelids together to recommend the right approach, which may be one procedure or a combination. This distinction is clarified during the consultation.

There is more than one way to perform a brow lift, and the choice depends on the anatomy and the goal.

• An endoscopic approach uses small incisions and a camera to lift the brow with limited scarring
• Other techniques use incisions placed in or along the hairline, suited to certain cases
• The surgeon selects the method that fits your forehead height, hairline, and degree of descent

A careful consultation begins the process. The surgeon examines the brow, forehead, and eyes, assesses the degree of descent and the hairline, reviews your medical history, and discusses your goals. This is the stage to understand the technique, the scars involved, the recovery, and what result is realistic, as well as whether eyelid surgery should be considered alongside. For international patients, the assessment often begins remotely with photographs and information and is confirmed in person before surgery.

A brow lift is carried out under general anesthesia or sedation. Depending on the chosen technique, the surgeon makes small incisions, often hidden within the hairline, lifts and repositions the brow and the tissues beneath, and secures them in the new position before closing the incisions. An endoscopic approach uses a camera through small incisions to perform the lift with limited scarring. The operation generally takes a couple of hours depending on the method and extent.

A brow lift is generally considered by adults in good general health with a descended brow, forehead lines, or a heavy upper eye caused by brow position, with realistic expectations and no medical conditions that would make surgery unsafe. Surgeons usually advise stopping smoking before and after the operation, since it affects healing. A full assessment is the only reliable way to confirm suitability and whether a combined procedure would serve you better.

Recovery follows a predictable pattern, so planning the length of stay and follow-up is important for international patients.

• Swelling and bruising around the forehead and eyes are common early on and settle over the following weeks
• Some numbness or tightness in the forehead can occur and eases with time
• Most people feel presentable after a couple of weeks, with residual swelling continuing to fade
• The final, settled result develops over the following months

As a surgical procedure, a brow lift carries risks that should be understood in advance. These include the general risks of surgery and anesthesia, bleeding, infection, and scarring, as well as considerations specific to the forehead, such as changes in sensation, temporary or rare changes affecting the movement of the brow, asymmetry, or a result that does not fully match expectations. An honest and thorough discussion of the risks and realistic outcomes is an essential part of the consultation, and no responsible surgeon guarantees a specific result.

Turkey is a frequent destination for facial plastic surgery, supported by contracted hospitals in Istanbul and other cities with modern operating facilities and experienced surgeons. For international patients, combining surgery with organized travel, accommodation, and aftercare support makes the overall experience easier to manage, allowing attention to stay on recovery.

As a facilitator, Orista coordinates the steps around your surgery. Your information and photographs can be reviewed by the medical team before you travel, you are matched with a suitable surgeon and hospital, and a dedicated representative stays in contact throughout. Transfers, accommodation, translation, and aftercare support can be arranged so your attention stays on recovery.