How Much Does a Brow Lift Cost in London? (2026 Prices)

A brow lift at Centre for Surgery costs from £5,500 for a temporal (lateral) or direct brow lift, and from £8,000 for an endoscopic or coronal brow lift. The right figure depends on the technique your anatomy needs, and whether the brow lift is combined with eyelid surgery.

A brow lift (forehead lift) repositions descended eyebrows and smooths the forehead, opening up a heavy, hooded upper face. Brow lift is really a family of techniques — not one operation — so the price varies more than most facial procedures. This guide breaks down what a brow lift costs in London in 2026 by technique, what is included, how it differs from the cost of eyelid surgery (the procedure it is most often confused with), and how finance works.

How much does a brow lift cost in London?

At Centre for Surgery, brow lift pricing is set by technique. The table below gives the indicative ranges; your exact quote is confirmed at your in-person consultation once the surgeon has assessed which technique suits your brow position, forehead height, and goals.

Pay in full or spread the cost, subject to status. See finance options

Prices in London tend to sit higher than the UK average, reflecting facility standards, surgeon experience, and anaesthetic provision. The most important point about brow lift cost is that the right technique matters more than the headline price — the wrong brow lift, however cheap, is not a bargain. A quote noticeably below these ranges usually means items have been excluded, or that the work isn’t being done by a specialist facial surgeon in a regulated hospital.

Why does a brow lift cost vary by technique?

Unlike most procedures, “brow lift” covers several distinct operations, and the price difference between them reflects real differences in equipment, theatre time, and surgical complexity.

Temporal (lateral) brow lift — from £5,500

The most targeted and least expensive option. It lifts only the outer third of the brow through small incisions hidden at the temple, and can often be done under local anaesthetic with sedation. It is the right choice when the concern is lateral brow descent — the “sad” or “tired” look from the outer brow falling — rather than a heavy central forehead. Learn more about the temporal brow lift.

Direct (transpalpebral) brow lift — from £5,500

Performed through the upper eyelid crease — the same incision used for upper blepharoplasty — so it adds no extra scar when done alongside eyelid surgery. It gives modest elevation and is well suited to patients having upper blepharoplasty at the same time who also have mild brow descent.

Endoscopic brow lift — from £8,000

The most commonly performed modern brow lift, and more expensive because it requires specialised endoscopic equipment, longer operating time, and the specific expertise to use the camera and fixation devices effectively. It lifts the whole brow through small incisions hidden behind the hairline, with minimal scarring and good durability. See the endoscopic brow lift page.

Coronal (open) brow lift — from £8,000

The traditional technique, using a longer incision across the scalp for the most powerful elevation. It is reserved for advanced brow descent or where simultaneous hairline adjustment is wanted, and is less commonly used now that endoscopic techniques achieve similar results with smaller incisions.

Brow lift or blepharoplasty — which do I need, and what’s the cost difference?

This is the most important — and most confusing — cost question in the whole upper face. A brow lift and an upper blepharoplasty look similar in the mirror (both produce a hooded, tired upper eye) but they treat different problems and cost differently, so operating on the wrong target wastes money and gives a poor result.

There is a simple self-test surgeons use at consultation: gently lift your brow with a fingertip to where it should naturally sit. If the hooding resolves and you look rested, your problem is brow descent — you need a brow lift. If the hooding is still there with the brow lifted, your problem is excess eyelid skin — you need blepharoplasty. Many patients need both.

On cost: an upper blepharoplasty on its own is typically less expensive than a full endoscopic brow lift, which is why some patients are steered toward eyelid surgery when a brow lift is what they actually need — the cheaper procedure under-corrects and disappoints. When both are needed, combining them is far better value than paying for two separate theatre visits — see the combined pricing below. Read our full comparison of brow lift vs blepharoplasty.

What’s included in the price of a brow lift?

Your brow lift quote at Centre for Surgery is itemised and confirmed in writing. There are no extras added after the headline figure. The price covers:

• Your surgeon’s fee
• Consultant anaesthetist’s fee (TIVA, where used)
• Theatre and facility fees at our CQC-regulated Baker Street hospital
• Fixation devices (anchors / absorbable hardware)
• Full pre-operative medical assessment
• All pre-operative consultations with your surgeon
• Post-operative medications
• Suture or staple removal
• Surgeon reviews at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months
• Your surgeon’s direct number for the first 24 hours, and a dedicated patient coordinator

When comparing quotes between clinics, always check what is included. Some quote a low surgical fee, then add theatre time, anaesthetist’s fees, and follow-ups separately. The total you actually pay is what matters — not the headline number.

What factors affect the cost of a brow lift?

Several variables determine where your brow lift sits within these ranges:

• Technique: the biggest factor — temporal and direct brow lifts cost less than endoscopic or coronal because they are more targeted and use less theatre time and equipment.
• Anaesthetic type: a temporal brow lift may be done under local with sedation, which carries lower anaesthesia costs than TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia) used for fuller procedures.
• Combined procedures: adding upper or lower blepharoplasty, a facelift, or hairline lowering increases the total but shares one anaesthetic and recovery.
• Extent of correction: mild lateral descent needs less work than significant generalised brow descent.
• Primary vs revision: correcting a previous brow lift is more complex, adding from £1,500 above primary pricing.

Brow lift at Centre for Surgery is a day case, taking 1–3 hours depending on technique; combined upper-face procedures extend to 3–4 hours.

How much does a brow lift cost combined with eyelid surgery?

Brow descent and eyelid skin excess so often occur together that many patients combine a brow lift with blepharoplasty for a complete upper-face refresh. Combining is more cost-effective than staging the procedures separately, as theatre time, anaesthesia, and aftercare are shared:

• Brow lift with upper blepharoplasty: add from £2,500 to the brow lift price
• Brow lift with upper and lower blepharoplasty: add from £6,000

For patients with a high forehead, a brow lift can also be combined with hairline lowering, and for broader facial ageing, with a facelift. If you are weighing up a facelift as well, see our guide to how much a facelift costs.

Can you get a brow lift on finance?

You can pay in full or spread the cost with finance through Chrysalis Finance, subject to status. Plans and a representative example are on our finance options page, and a patient coordinator can talk you through them on 020 7993 4849.

Is a brow lift worth the cost?

For genuine brow descent, a surgical brow lift is the only treatment that repositions the brow durably. Anti-wrinkle injections can lift the lateral brow a few millimetres temporarily, but the effect fades within months and needs repeating several times a year — over a decade, that recurring cost adds up while never matching the result of surgery. A well-performed brow lift lasts 7–12 years before the natural ageing process gradually re-descends the brow.

That said, a brow lift is not right for everyone. If your concern is actually excess eyelid skin, blepharoplasty is the better-value answer; if it is purely fine forehead lines, resurfacing or injectables may suffice. The value comes from having the right procedure for the right problem — which is exactly what an honest consultation establishes before any money changes hands.

How to choose a brow lift surgeon — not just on price

Brow lift is technique-sensitive: the difference between a natural result and a surprised, over-arched look is surgical judgement. Price should never be the deciding factor. Whoever you choose, make sure they:

• Are on the GMC Specialist Register (plastic surgery or oculoplastic surgery)
• Are members of BAAPS, BAPRAS, or BOPSS
• Operate in a CQC-regulated facility
• Offer more than one brow lift technique — and recommend the one that matches your anatomy
• Will tell you honestly if blepharoplasty alone, or no surgery, would serve you better

Why choose Centre for Surgery for your brow lift?

Centre for Surgery offers brow lift surgery at our CQC-regulated private hospital on Baker Street, performed by specialist facial plastic and oculoplastic surgeons.

• Specialist consultants: all brow lift surgery is performed by GMC-registered surgeons, members of BAPRAS, ISAPS or BOPSS. We do not use cosmetic doctors for facial surgery.
• All techniques available: endoscopic, temporal/lateral, direct (transpalpebral), coronal, and hairline (pretrichial) — so you get the technique matched to your anatomy, not the one the surgeon happens to prefer.
• CQC-regulated private hospital: our purpose-built hospital at 95-97 Baker Street is independently inspected and rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission.
• Conservative, natural results: we deliberately favour natural-looking elevation, with gender-appropriate judgement for male and female patients, avoiding the over-arched “surprised” look.
• Honest advice: if upper blepharoplasty alone would serve you better, we will tell you directly.
• Two-week cooling-off period as standard, and finance through Chrysalis Finance.

Book your brow lift consultation

• Phone: 020 7993 4849
• Email: contact@centreforsurgery.com
• Address: 95-97 Baker Street, Marylebone, London W1U 6RN
• Contact us to schedule your consultation

Your initial in-person consultation is £100, redeemable against the cost of surgery if you proceed. Consultation lines are open Monday to Saturday, 9am–6pm.

Brow lift cost FAQs

Learn more about brow lift surgery

• Brow lift surgery
• Endoscopic brow lift
• Temporal (lateral) brow lift
• Upper blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
• Blepharoplasty hub
• Hairline lowering
• Facelift
• Brow lift vs blepharoplasty
• How to know if you’re ready for a brow lift
• How much does a facelift cost?