Face & Brow Lift

Face and brow lifting procedures are surgical procedures which aim to re-suspend the facial tissues, and can target age-related changes to promote a more youthful appearance.

Various options include:

• Face lift

• Brow lift

• Mid-face lift

• Neck lift

A number of techniques can be considered, depending on the facial changes seen and the best way to address these changes. Your surgeon will discuss these options with you, following a full assessment. In some cases, simultaneous facial fat grafting can be used to target specific areas of concern.

Face and brow lifting procedures can also be of particular use to address facial asymmetry following prior surgery for skin cancers or facial tumours, in order to restore a more symmetric appearance.

Brow lifting procedures may also specifically be used to target skin folds or changes around the upper eyelids, by re-suspending rather than resecting this tissue.

It is important to remember that face and brow lift procedures cannot completely reverse the effects of ageing and lifestyle, and age-related changes will always continue after surgery, even with an excellent surgical result. Your general health and skin condition are also important factors to consider, and in some cases a specialist opinion regarding further management of the skin may be recommended.

Face and brow lift procedures carry some risks, including scarring, facial nerve damage, infection, bleeding, skin loss, loss of sensation, asymmetry, and loss of hair around the surgical incisions. The recovery and healing time and requirements for post-operative care are also extremely important considerations.

Face and brow lifting procedures are done under a general anaesthetic, and usually involve a hospital stay post-operatively.