Brow Lift in Turkey

A direct brow lift under general anaesthetic is a procedure that raises drooping eyebrows by removing a precise strip of skin directly above the brow line. It is performed in a hospital setting under general anaesthetic, giving your surgeon the opportunity to work with greater precision and address more significant brow descent.

The technique involves carefully marking the amount of skin to be removed above each eyebrow. Once the marked skin is excised, the edges are brought together with fine sutures, effectively lifting the brow to its new, more youthful position.

A direct brow lift can address:

• Moderate to significant brow drooping
• A heavy, tired, or aged appearance around the upper face
• Hooding of the upper eyelids caused by low brow position
• Asymmetric brows
• Deep horizontal forehead lines contributing to a heavy look

Performing this procedure under general anaesthetic allows your surgeon to take additional time for precision, and makes it ideal for patients who want to combine the brow lift with other procedures. The resulting scar sits within or just above the brow hair, becoming discreet once healed.

Your surgeon will discuss whether a direct brow lift, endoscopic technique, or combination approach is most appropriate for your anatomy and goals.

A direct brow lift under general anaesthetic may be right for you if:

• Your brows have dropped noticeably, creating a tired or heavy expression
• Brow descent is contributing significantly to upper eyelid hooding
• You want to combine your brow lift with other procedures under a single anaesthetic
• You prefer to be asleep during the procedure
• You have thick eyebrows that will help conceal the incision
• You are in good general health and fit for general anaesthetic
• You are a non-smoker, or willing to stop smoking at least 4 weeks before and after
• You have realistic expectations about the outcome

Your surgeon will assess your entire upper face during your consultation, brow position, forehead skin, and upper eyelids, and recommend the approach that will give you the most balanced, natural result.

Before Your Procedure

Your journey starts with a free consultation, online, by phone, or at one of our UK consultation days. You will discuss your concerns and your surgeon will assess brow position, skin elasticity, and whether additional procedures would complement the result.

Once you decide to proceed, you receive a treatment plan and pre-procedure instructions.

During Your Stay in Turkey

Your VIP transfer takes you to your 5-star hotel. The following day, you attend the hospital for pre-procedure assessments, blood tests and a detailed consultation with your surgeon. Precise markings are made on the brow area while you are sitting upright.

The procedure is performed under general anaesthetic and takes approximately 1-1.5 hours. Your surgeon removes the marked skin above each brow and sutures the edges together, lifting the brows. You stay in hospital overnight with nursing care.

After Your Procedure

You will have fine sutures above the brows with small adhesive strips for protection. Mild swelling and possible bruising are managed with cold compresses. Your surgeon checks your healing before you travel home. Sutures are removed after 7-10 days. You receive aftercare instructions and 12 months of support.

Recovery from a hospital-based brow lift is slightly longer than the clinic-based version due to the general anaesthetic, but remains straightforward.

Day 1-2: Expect swelling and possible bruising across the forehead and around the eyes. You may feel tightness and mild headache-like discomfort. Use cold compresses and keep your head elevated. Rest on the day of your procedure.

Day 3-5: Swelling begins to improve. Bruising, if present, starts to fade. The brow lift is already visible. Avoid strenuous activity or bending forward.

Day 7-10: Sutures are removed. The incision is healing well and sits within or above the brow hair. Most patients return to work and social activities at this stage.

Week 2-4: Residual swelling fully resolves. The brow position settles into its final location. You can gradually return to exercise and full activities.

Month 1-3: The scar continues to mature and fade. The refreshed, open appearance of the upper face is fully established. Any residual numbness above the brows resolves.

A direct brow lift under general anaesthetic is a well-established procedure with a strong safety profile when performed by an experienced surgeon in a hospital setting.

Common effects (expected and temporary):

• Swelling and bruising around the forehead and eyes, resolves within 2 weeks
• Tightness across the forehead, temporary, settles over weeks
• Numbness above the brows, very common, resolves over weeks to months
• General anaesthetic side effects, grogginess, mild nausea on the day

Less common considerations:

• Visible scarring, the scar is positioned to be concealed by brow hair, but may be more visible with thin brows
• Asymmetry, your surgeon takes precise measurements to ensure balance
• Nerve injury causing altered sensation, typically temporary
• Hair loss along the incision line, rare, usually temporary

How your safety is managed: Your procedure takes place at a government-licensed, JCI-accredited hospital with full anaesthetic monitoring. Your surgeon specialises in facial procedures. You receive 12 months of aftercare to ensure your recovery is monitored throughout.