Types of brow lift
There are several types of brow lift procedure available, depending on the reason for undertaking this surgery and your starting point. Greater degrees of brow droop or facial skin laxity may require more extensive solutions to achieve a good outcome.
While you can also have a non-surgical brow lift using botox, most definitive brow lifts involve surgery, and can be carried out alongside other facial procedures, such as a facelift, eyelid surgery or nose reshaping to give you the youthful shape and aesthetic you desire. The most common indication for brow lift surgery in Mr Gore’s practice is to enhance the outcome of an upper blepharoplasty procedure, or as part of a facelift.
Some common types of brow lift that Mr Gore performs include:
Temporal Brow Lift: A temporal brow lift is carried out using small incisions just above the hairline in the temple to lift and reposition the skin on the temple, outer brow and lateral forehead. This technique leaves a scar that is hidden in the hairline. Different planes of separation and lifting are used depending on the indication for brow lift surgery.
Coronal Brow Lift (or Open Brow Lift): The classic brow lift involves a longer incision in the scalp but is unrivalled in its power to smoothen the temple and forehead in the setting of facial ageing. The scar is entirely hidden in the hair; this technique can subtly raise the hairline and this is a defining feature in terms of procedure selection.
Pre-trichial Brow Lift (or Foreheadplasty): This is used to smooth out the forehead and lift the brows, refreshing the whole forehead and brow region. It does not raise the hairline but does involve placing a scar at (or just behind) the junction between hairless forehead skin and the hair-bearing scalp. This is suitable for patients wanting forehead and brow rejuvenation but who have a high starting hairline, and is ideal for those with swept or fringe hairstyle.
Direct Brow Lift: A direct brow lift removes excess skin directly above the eyebrows, and is most effective in older patients with a skin type who can accept a scar in this location. Indications for this include brow asymmetry due to facial palsy or trauma or specific brow descent issues without other forehead or temple concerns.
Time in theatre
45mins – 2h (depending on procedure)
Hospital Stay
Day case or overnight
Recovery Time
2-4 weeks (depending on procedure)
Final Results
2-6 months+ (depending on procedure)
Other Names
Forehead lift, eyebrow lift surgery and forehead rejuvenation
Why choose Sinclair Gore for brow lift surgery?
If you’re searching for a cosmetic surgeon to carry out a brow lift, eyelid surgery or other facial procedure, then you need to find someone you can trust to provide expert advice and the results you want.
Thanks to his extensive experience, both with NHS and private patients, Sinclair Gore has the knowledge and expertise needed to plan an effective eyebrow surgery lift to give patients the lasting results and the outcome they need.
What Mr Gore’s patients have to say…
Mr Gore operated on a lower eyelid: a wide local excision to ensure a stage one melanoma was removed and did not become more invasive. I always felt in safe hands. He made sure I knew what he was doing and why, and I fully appreciated the skill he needed to carry out the procedure so that there was little or no impact on the normal functioning of my eye.
Written by a private patient
7th May 2025
Having carefully researched we chose Mr Sinclair Gore. It was the right decision. I felt I needed a lower face and neck lift and also an upper blepharoplasty. Mr Gore’s manner and professionalism and obvious great knowledge, skill and interest in his chosen profession put us at ease. From start to finish we had confidence that I was in the best of hands and that all would be done to give me the best of outcomes.
Written by a private patient
14th March 2025
Mr. Gore is an extremely good surgeon with the ability to put you at ease while explaining everything really clearly regarding the whole process. I had “Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty with Fat Grafting” and 12 months on from the surgery I am absolutely delighted with the result. During this time I have had several consultations with Mr. Gore. Each and every time Mr. Gore was thorough in his examination and effortless in his ability to explain everything clearly.
Written by a private patient
18th February 2025
Initial consultation was very thorough and informative. After deciding to go ahead with the blepharoplasty I felt taken care of every step of the way , being contacted by Mr Gore pre op to see if I had any last minute concerns, to several calls in the week following surgery to make sure all was going as it should.
Written by a private patient
9th January 2024
I want to thank Mr Sinclair Gore for the excellent re-construction of my lower-right eyelid after Mohs Surgery. The whole procedure was very well organised and included a skin graft and very delicate surgery. The result is perfect.
7th April 2022
FAQ
Brow Lift Surgery FAQs
A brow lift is a permanent surgical procedure, so the results don’t have a real expiration date. However, over time, the results may start to fade as your face changes and your skin loses elasticity. Most patients can expect to enjoy the results of a brow lift for 10 years or more if it is carried out by an experienced surgeon like Sinclair Gore.
A brow lift procedure starts from £5000, which includes all consultations, treatment and aftercare. The exact price you will pay depends on the type of brow lift procedure you choose and any additional treatments you require. For a bespoke quote and tailored treatment plan, book a consultation with Sinclair Gore.
While there is no specific ‘best age’ for a brow lift, most patients choose one between the ages of 35 and 60. The best procedure to meet your aesthetic goals and retain your youthful appearance will depend on a range of factors, so book a consultation with Sinclair Gore to start cultivating your tailored plan.
What Happens
During Brow Lift Surgery?
Sinclair Gore is one of the most highly respected cosmetic surgeons in the South East and can provide you with the highest standards of service throughout the process.
Initial Consultation
During your initial consultation, Sinclair Gore will explore your aesthetic goals and discuss how brow lift surgery and other facial rejuvenation procedures could help you to achieve them. He will then devise a treatment plan and provide answers to any questions you might have. Vision tests and general health checks will also be carried out prior to the operation.
Treatment
Sinclair Gore will carry out your brow lift procedure and any additional facial procedures at a state-of-the-art private hospital in either Banbury or Reading. A brow lift can take an hour or more depending on what combination of procedures is chosen and the type of brow lift used; additional treatments may extend the operating time.
Aftercare
Following the procedure, Sinclair Gore will keep you monitored for some time to ensure that you are recovering well. In some cases, you might be able to leave that day, or he may plan for you to stay in hospital overnight to monitor your condition. Once you are discharged from hospital, you will need someone to drive you home as your eyes and face readjust.
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