Eyebrow Lifting

What is Eyebrow Lifting?

Eyebrow lifting is a non-surgical treatment that aims to raise drooping or low eyebrows, particularly at the outer brow, to help the eyes look more open and less tired. There are two main approaches: a brow lift using carefully placed anti-wrinkle injections to relax the muscles that pull the brow down, and a brow thread lift that uses dissolvable threads to lift the tissue. Sometimes a small amount of filler is used to support the brow. These treatments give a subtle lift and are not a replacement for surgery where the eyelid skin is very heavy.

Who it may suit

• People with mild drooping of the eyebrows, especially the outer brow
• Patients whose eyes look tired or hooded
• Those wanting a subtle, non-surgical upper face rejuvenation
• People without significant excess upper eyelid skin

Common Causes and Types

• Age-related loss of volume and skin elasticity around the brow
• Strong muscles that pull the brow downwards
• Genetics and natural brow position
• Sun damage and skin laxity

How the treatment is done

Your brow position and eyelids are assessed at rest and with movement. For an injection brow lift, small amounts of product are placed at specific points around the eye and brow, taking about 10 to 15 minutes. For a brow thread lift, threads are placed under local anaesthetic through small entry points in the hairline area, taking about 30 to 45 minutes.

Downtime and recovery

• Injections: little or no downtime, with tiny bumps for under an hour
• Threads: swelling, tenderness and possible bruising for up to a week
• Injection results develop over 1 to 2 weeks

Risks and aftercare

Possible effects include bruising, headache, asymmetry and, rarely, a temporary drooping of the eyelid after injections. Threads can cause dimpling, thread visibility or infection. Effects vary and are temporary.

• Stay upright for 4 hours after injections and avoid rubbing the area
• Avoid exercise and saunas for 24 hours
• After threads, avoid strong facial expressions and massage for 2 weeks
• Attend a review at about 2 weeks