Brow Lift

Brow lift or browpexy is an ideal procedure to raise the brows to combat the aging process. Descent or flattening of the brow and especially the lateral aspect is one of the earliest signs of aging. As we naturally age, wrinkles and lines will also appear more prominently across the face, particularly on the forehead. When we begin to lose skin elasticity, the eyebrows become closer to the eyes, making the eyebrows appear low. This can often exaggerate your facial expressions, or make you appear sad, angry or upset.

Centre for Surgery offer the full range of brow lift surgical techniques from the traditional open approaches to the new endoscopic techniques. More than half of all brow lift procedure we perform are carried with the endoscopic brow lift technique which reflects the trend towards more minimally invasive cosmetic surgery.

To alter this, you may wish to have a brow lift.

Centre for Surgery perform both endoscopic browlifts and a short scar mini browlift.

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Aisha N

16/04/2021

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Would highly recommend Centre for Surgery. Very professional staff who supported me through my entire journey from initial consultation to the procedure. Always on hand to answer any questions I had and thoroughly explained the procedure and associated risks to ensure I was well-informed.

Tache Dill

13/04/2021

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Amazing, exceptional, professional and quality service! From the initial request for more information until the day of procedure and after the procedure. The constant calls and emails from the team made me feel as if I was relevant and showed me that my business was important to them. Dr. Mitakos, Carolyn, Samira and Natalie (recovery nurse) OUTSTANDING, OUTSTANDING, OUTSTANDING!!! Dr. Mitakos was thorough and made sure to be honest about the procedure and my results. It’s been a week post-op and I’m in love! Even with swelling in some areas!! I couldn’t have asked for a better Dr. He was very professional, kind and genuine. Carolyn, Samira and Natalie are angel sent! They were so kind, caring and ensured that I was well taken care of days leading up to the surgery, on the day of surgery and during recovery. I would recommend Centre for Surgery to anyone who wants to get surgery to feel better about themselves.

Jacop Coxy

04/04/2021

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Amazing service from start to finish, extremely professional staff and surgeons. Special thanks to my Consultant Plastic Surgeon Dr Ertan Erel was brilliant and made me feel so calm and confident from the moment we met through my consultation . He is definitally second to none.. I would recommend Centre for Surgery in a heart beat.

Stacey Harris

02/04/2021

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Recommend highly!! Always wanted a breast augmentation and never had the nerve to go through with it. Until i got Recommended center for surgery and spoke to carolyn and the ball got rolling 🙂 meeting dr tillo for a couple consultation made me certain i wanted it and i would be in great hands. The day of the surgery i was nervous but having such a great support team from the nurses and care team was a massive relaxation. And the aftercare is amazing. They check in with you every over day and i could contact them if needed for anything. I could name so many great people that helped me throughout my journey but dr tillo is amazing with what he does. And carolyn was and still is the best person to organise and help me with everything throughtout.

Hayley Norman

01/04/2021

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Absolutely amazing service from start to finish. I have been looked after the whole way through the process, from initial conversations, consultation, to having my surgery and being looked after by the brilliant aftercare team. I could not recommend Dr Omar Tillo enough, lovely surgeon who was honest with me throughout and made me feel so comfortable.

Domenico Betti

24/03/2021

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Really wonderful experience, Jasmin the receptionist was very helpful and sweet she assisted me throughout my appointments, bookings and payment. The day of my surgery I was extremely nervous and very anxious, I was booked in for upper eyelid surgery ( Blepharoplasty ) First I was met with the lovely Gregory who I could not have asked for such a lovely kind person to be the Surgeons right hand man, he made me feel at ease straight away and as comfortable as possible. I then met my Surgeon Dr Ertan Erel who was also wonderful ( I had previously met him 2 weeks before for my consultation) I had a instant liking to him and felt comfortable with him performing the procedure on me. I had the treatment with Local anesthetic so I was fully awake and aware of what was going on, again I was extremely nervous and felt like I was having a small mini panic attack when we started but both Dr Ertan Erel and his assistant Gregory both made me feel at ease and as relaxed as they possibly could, we even had some 80s music on that helped to calm me down, Gregory was holding my hand the majority of the time and was having a chat with me that made me feel so relaxed, I could not have asked for 2 lovely men to have worked on me. Both the Surgeon and his assistant are as important as each other when you have a very nervous patient like myself. I have not had any complications since leaving the clinic and so far I am really so happy I can already see the amazing results. Dr Ertan returned my call back two days later to make sure everything was ok and how I was getting on ( that was very reassuring ) Very exited to get my stitches out in a few days. I could not give less than 5 stars so thank you very much. I will definitely be recommending. Verity.

Emma Howes

24/03/2021

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Well where do I begin. So I am 6week post surgery and I couldn’t be happier with my results. I done endless research on the procedure I wanted doing and where is best in England and Centre for surgery was the strongest contender and I felt super confident in the reviews and before and after photos they have online. So my journey started when I emailed centre for surgery for more information about liposuction and fat transfer with Dr Antonios Mitsakos. I then was contacted by Yasmin, she called me for a chat about what I’m after and to discuss options etc. She was incredible with getting my consultation and day of surgery booked as soon as she could and was on the end of the phone with any questions you had any time of day. As a first point of call Yasmin set a very high standard for the company and I was confident in my choice. I went for my consultation with Dr Antonios Mitsakos to discuss the procedure in much more depth, he went though all the risks, told me all the information I needed, we looked at my body to see if it’s something he would be happy to do for me and went through all the aftercare I would need to do as well. We went through my medicals and talked about previous surgery I already had. He was so professional so informative that I literally wanted the surgery there and then. I left super happy and excited for my surgery date that was booked in. Before my surgery date I got phone call to go through all the paperwork and guidelines I had to follow and all the prep I needed to do before hand, I was told what garments were best to purchase and all the necessary bits I needed to by prior to the day. That support team were amazing and also answered any questions I had. So the day of my Surgery came and I was so calm but excited because I felt my care already had been great so I knew I was in safe hands. I had my nurse meet me to go through all medicals again, she helped me get prepared and dressed for the op and get everything ready. I then met my anaesthetist to also went through my medicals and asked all the relevant questions, gave me my pre meds and told me what he will be doing. I was super confident and he was very reassuring. Then Dr Antonios Mitsakos had my final chat before surgery checking everything through with me, confirming what he was going to do and where he was removing the unwanted fat and where he was going to transfer it too. He made me feel super comfortable and confident that I was in the right hands. I went into that theatre room a woman so unhappy with her body and when I woke up I was a new woman physically and mentally. Every single day for 2 weeks after my op I had a phone call to check in that I was doing ok and if I have any issues or concerns. The support team were absolutely amazing. I’ve just had my 6 week post op appointment with Dr Antonios, he again showed me my before photos and took new after photos and honestly the results are unreal. He has given me the body confidence I have never ever had and I can’t thank him enough for his amazing skills and the transformation he has achieved. Thankyou so much to all of you that looked after me though out this whole procedure and a special Thankyou to Dr Antonios for changing my confidence, my body and my life. I’ll be back again for more.

Maxim

03/03/2021

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The service has been so far excellent and is highly recommended to anyone.

Julia Low

20/02/2021

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I recently had surgery here and would definitely recommend, from initial contact from Carolyn to the aftercare I received was exceptional, Carolyn was very helpful and informative and answered all my questions - even the silly ones late at night! Dr Tillo was very knowledgable, professional and welcoming at the same time and put me at ease about the procedure, it’s still early but so far I’m pleased with the results

1. Over 10 years experience with all types of brow lift surgery – endoscopic brow lift, short-scar mini brow lift and the traditional open brow lift
2. We regularly receive patients from overseas at our London facial cosmetic surgery specialist centre
3. Our surgeons are UK trained plastic surgeons who live and work in London. We don’t work with ‘fly-in, fly-out’ surgeons. This is very important because whilst your surgeon takes all precautions to minimise facelift complications, complications can and do occur and our surgeons are readily available to manage any issues if and when they arise.
4. We own and manage our own surgical facilities. Properly performed brow lift surgery takes time (often 2-3 hours for an endoscopic browlift) and should not be rushed. Our surgeons performs a maximum of two endoscopic brow lift procedures in a day. We do not cram 3-4 brow lift procedures into one day like other providers. You want your surgeon to be well-rested and mentally and physically sharp to perform brow lift surgery which is a very complex procedure to get the very best results.

Trust a facial plastic surgeon

A facial plastic surgeon is trained to undertake aesthetic surgical procedures in the facial region. They are dedicated sub-specialists in all aspects of cosmetic surgery of the face. Compared with general plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons are inherently better trained to perform delicate facial procedures. The extra years of surgical training by facial specialists focused on the facial region results in an exceptionally high degree of skill.

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There are a number of characteristic signs of aging in the upper face:

• Glabellar lines both vertical and oblique
• Lateral eyebrow descent – caused by gravity and fat pad descent
• Apparent excess of upper eyelid skin as a result of brow descent – especially in the lateral part
• Horizontal forehead lines – caused by the action of the frontalis muscle – the only muscle which elevates the brow

Brow Lift Expected Results

• Reduction in horizontal forehead lines
• Reduction in appearance in glabellar frown lines
• An elevated and more youthful brow position
• Reduced lateral hooding of eyebrows affecting the upper eyelids

Indications for browlift surgery:

• Asymmetry of the brow
• Brow descent
• Deep lines and wrinkles across the forehead or glabella
• Heavy or redundant forehead skin
• Apparent upper eyelid skin laxity and/or impairment of eyesight

Reasons to undertake endoscopic browlift compared with open browlift:

• Patient preference to choose a less invasive procedure with less risk of visible scars
• Patients who have short forehead lines (less than approximately 6cm from brow to the hairline)

A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, works to give your face a more youthful appearance. A brow lift will tighten the skin and reposition the eyebrows, removing frown lines and wrinkles in the process. This is an effective procedure if you have tried anti-ageing injectables and they have not achieved the desired results, or you are looking for a more long-term solution.

You may wish to combine a brow lift with other facial rejuvenation procedures, such as a facelift, neck lift, blepharoplasty or cheek augmentation.

You may be a suitable candidate for a brow lift if you:

• Have wrinkles or frown lines which you are wishing to remove
• Have brow asymmetry
• Want to have an appearance that is more youthful and rejuvenated
• Have reasonable expectations about what the procedure involves
• Are physically and mentally in good health

This is a procedure that is suitable for both men and women.

There is no upper age limit for a brow lift.There are numerous different methods for performing brow lift. Prior to your surgery, you will have a consultation with your surgeon who will be able to assess your eyebrows and forehead and determine the best surgical method. The method used will vary depending on the appearance of your brow, your facial shape, your tissue thickness and your age.

Brow lift surgery is carried under TIVA general anaesthesia to ensure patient comfort. The procedure takes about 2-3 hours to perform and is a day-case procedure. This means you will be admitted and discharged on the same of your procedure thus allowing you to recover in the comfort of your own home.

Endoscopic brow lift

Endoscopic brow lift is used to raise the brow using a minimally invasive approach. Compared with the traditional coronal browlift, incisions are much smaller. 4 small incisions roughly 1 cm in length are made behind the hairline. Endoscopic browlifts are combined with the excellent Endotine brow fixation system. A rigid endoscope containing a miniaturised camera is deployed to enable the surgeon to accurately visualise and dissect the key structures in the brow region. 2 Endotine devices are secured attached to the skull onto which the skin of the forehead is raised and firmly attached to the Endotine devices to secure the brow in an elevated position. After 3-6 months the Endotine devices will slowly get reabsorbed by the body so you should not be able to feel anything beneath the skin. The position of the brow is maintained even after the Endotine device has been absorbed by the body.

If you have a high hairline or have significant laxity of the forehead skin then then endoscopic brow lift will be slightly modified to conceal the incisions as effectively as possible. A small amount of forehead skin will be removed to lower the hairline (pre-trichial technique). The incisions generally heal very well  and are well hidden by the hairline whilst still preserving the benefits of performing a minimally invasive endoscopic brow lift.

Your surgeon will assess you thoroughly and will deploy a team approach to ensure a smooth procedure from start to finish.

Temporal brow lift or lateral brow lift

In many patients, only the outer portion of the brow requires minimal lifting. This is also known as a lateral brow lift. A temporal brow lift can lead to tightening of the temporal region and can also address superficial and deeper lines in this region. Lateral canthal lines also known as “crows feet” can be improved with a lateral brow lift as in many cases, non-surgical options like neurotoxins cannot improve the region.

A temporal brow lift involves two minimal length incisions are positioned within the hairline. A lateral brow lift is often associated with very little in the way of downtime and the recovery period is often much quicker when compared with an endoscopic brow lift. A lateral brow lift is often combined with blepharoplasty surgery and in this case the incisions can be combined for less potential scarring.

Hidden Incision Brow lift

This type of brow lift is ideal for men who are balding and have deep horizontal forehead lines. The incision is made through one of the horizontal forehead lines. The brow muscles are released which helps to smoothen out the forehead and the redundant skin is then removed which results in elevation of the brow.

Coronal brow lift 

This technique rejuvenates the entire upper third of the face. The surgeon will then be able to lift the forehead, hairline and brow in an upward direction. This is generally preferred by female patients or those with minimal hair loss, as the scar will be hidden within the hairline. The traditional coronal brow lift has been replaced by the endoscopic brow lift.

The use of endoscopy in brow rejuvenation produces good and predictable results with minimal scarring. The open mini brow lift leaves small scars and the degree of lift achievable will be more limited compared with an endoscopic brow lift. However if you are only seeking a more limited elevation in brow position, the mini approach may be more suitable. This is especially the case in men where it is important not to elevate the brow to much to avoid the feminising the male face.

You will be able to leave the clinic on the same day as your brow lift once the effects of the anaesthetic have worn off.

You will have dressings applied, and may have drains which will help to remove any excess fluid. These will be able to be removed after the first few days. It is important that you do not get the dressing wet in order to avoid infections. Any stitches that are not dissolvable will be removed after four to seven days.

You will notice some bruising and swelling which will last a few days. You will need to make sure you sleep on your back in a propped up position with several pillows, which will help to minimise swelling.

You will have to wear a compression garment which will help to reduce swelling.

Ensure that you avoid any strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for three weeks following the brow lift.

You may need to take up to one week off work, however, this will vary from person to person.

Brow lift surgery is a commonly performed procedure at Centre for Surgery. At your consultation, your surgeon will discuss the potential risks and complications associated with the brow lift procedure.

Potential brow lift complications

• Anaesthetic risks
• Postoperative haemorrhage
• Excessive scarring
• Delayed wound healing
• Hair loss around the incisions
• Dry eye
• Nerve injury leading to numbness
• Facial nerve injury
• Surgical site infection
• Brow asymmetry
• Requirement for a revision procedure

There are a number of factors which will determine the overall cost of your brow lift procedure and the final quotation will be given after your face to face consultation with your specialist plastic surgeon.