Forehead Lift London | 28 February 2025
The forehead and brow area play a critical role in how others perceive us – whether we look tired, tense, aged, or alert and youthful. If you’ve noticed a heaviness in your brow, forehead wrinkles, or a tired appearance around the eyes, you may be a candidate for a forehead lift, also known as a brow lift.
This subtle yet transformative procedure is not only cosmetic – it can also bring functional benefits, such as unloading the upper eyelid to improve vision and comfort. With surgical artistry, the forehead lift restores natural brow contour, rejuvenates facial symmetry, and enhances expression – all without losing your unique facial character.
Understanding the Forehead and Brow
The term “forehead” refers to the area between the hairline and the eyebrows. The “brow”, more specifically, describes the lower part of this region—the hairline eyebrow, down to the upper eyelid crease.
Although there are different types of forehead lift and brow lift procedures, they share common aims:
– Repositioning the brow to a youthful, natural level
– Lifting hooded upper eyelids
– Creating harmony between the brow and eye region
What Makes a Natural Brow?
A natural brow is shaped by both anatomy and aesthetics, and the ideal varies between men and women.
In men, the eyebrow is generally flatter and sits lower – roughly at the upper orbital rim (bony edge of the eye socket). In women, eyebrow shape and position are often more influenced by fashion and culture. Take, for example, the high, arched brows popularised by supermodels in the 1980s—thin, highly elevated in the outer third. Today, the trend leans towards a thicker, fuller, and more natural-looking brow. Some patients select a ‘kick’ up lateral brow.
Our role at the Jonathan Britto Clinic is not to chase trends, but to enhance your natural brow harmony, tailored to your facial structure, gender, ethnicity, and personal goals. A crucial reminder for patients: don’t over-depilate! Over-thinning the eyebrow can limit the surgeon’s ability to work with your natural hairline and contour.
The Anatomy of a Forehead Lift
Jonathan’s approach to forehead and brow lift surgery is informed by deep anatomical study and aesthetic sensitivity – drawing from facial forms across the world, both in life and in art.
The forehead is arranged in five anatomical layers, each of which plays a role in brow surgery:
Skin – The outermost layer, supporting the hairline eyebrow. We evaluate the skin’s thickness, elasticity, sun damage, and pigmentation, which may benefit from a pre- or post-surgical skin health programme.
Subcutaneous tissue – A fatty layer that impacts brow heaviness and skin drape.
Muscles – These control facial expressions and forehead wrinkles. Surgical brow lifting repositions the underlying structure, while neuromodulators or other wrinkle-relaxing treatments help smooth surface lines.
Deep fascia – The structural layer, essential for long-lasting lift and anchoring of the brow.
Bone – Determines the overall contour and projection of the brow and upper face.
By considering all five layers, Jonathan achieves long-lasting, natural results that are both aesthetic and functional.
Techniques in Brow Lift Surgery
There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Depending on your anatomy and goals, Jonathan may recommend:
Endoscopic brow lift – A minimally invasive approach using small incisions behind the hairline. Ideal for patients with mild to moderate brow descent.
Coronal brow lift – Involves an incision across the scalp for more dramatic lifting, often used in patients with significant forehead wrinkling and brow heaviness.
Temporal brow lift – Focuses on lifting the outer third of the brow, where descent often occurs first, offering subtle yet effective rejuvenation.
Each technique is chosen based on the brow position, hairline height, muscle activity, and desired result. During your consultation, Jonathan will perform a full facial analysis and guide you through the risks, benefits, and recovery time, ensuring you feel fully informed and confident in your choice.
Combining Forehead Lift with Other Treatments
A forehead lift is often performed in combination with upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or non-surgical wrinkle-smoothing injections to enhance the result. The surgery repositions the brow and smooths the skin, while neuromodulators refines dynamic forehead lines caused by muscle activity.
In addition, chemical peels or skin resurfacing treatments may be recommended post-operatively to improve skin tone and texture, especially in patients with sun-damaged or pigmented skin on the forehead.
Functional and Aesthetic Benefits
While many patients seek a brow lift for aesthetic reasons, there are clear functional advantages:
– Reducing eyelid heaviness
– Improving visual field
– Relieving forehead muscle strain
In some cases, a brow lift may be partially medically indicated and assessed for functional benefit during consultation.
At the Jonathan Britto Clinic, you are in the hands of a specialist who brings aesthetic balance, clinical precision, and surgical experience together in perfect harmony. Jonathan’s deep understanding of facial anatomy, his study of artistic facial proportion, and his bespoke approach ensure your result looks natural, refreshed, and completely you.
