Best Forehead Surgeons in Turkey

What is forehead aesthetics?

Forehead aesthetics covers surgical procedures for the upper third of the face, mainly the brow lift (forehead lift) and hairline lowering. A brow lift raises brows that have dropped with age and softens deep horizontal lines and frown lines. Hairline lowering shortens a tall forehead by moving the hairline forward.

Low brows can push skin down onto the upper eyelids and make them look heavy. In this case, lifting the brow may help more than eyelid surgery alone. For the wider group of face and neck procedures, see the face and neck aesthetics page.

Which forehead procedures are available?

The main forehead procedures differ in incision location and how much lift they give.

• Endoscopic brow lift: Small incisions are made behind the hairline. A camera guides the release and lifting of the tissues.
• Hairline (pretrichial) brow lift: An incision along the front hairline lifts the brow without making the forehead taller. It suits people with a high forehead.
• Temporal (lateral) brow lift: Short incisions in the temple hair lift mainly the outer brow.
• Hairline lowering: A strip of forehead skin is removed at the hairline and the scalp is advanced forward.

How is a brow lift done?

A brow lift usually takes about one to two hours, depending on the technique and any combined procedures.

1. Planning: The surgeon measures brow height, forehead length and hairline position.
2. Anaesthesia: General anaesthesia or local anaesthetic with sedation.
3. Release: The tissues of the forehead are freed from the bone through the chosen incisions.
4. Lift and fixation: The brow is raised and held with stitches, small anchors or screws.
5. Closure: Incisions are closed and a light dressing or headband may be applied.

Who is forehead aesthetics suitable for?

Forehead procedures suit healthy adults whose concern is clearly brow position, forehead lines or forehead height. Typical situations include:

• Brows that sit low and make the eyes look tired or angry
• Upper lid heaviness that is partly caused by brow drop
• Deep forehead or frown lines that do not respond well to injections
• A tall forehead with a stable hairline

Hairline lowering is less suitable when there is ongoing hair loss. Smokers and people with poor scalp healing face higher risks.

What is recovery like after forehead surgery?

Most people return to social activities within about one to two weeks after a brow lift. Swelling and bruising may move down to the eyelids in the first days. Keeping the head raised helps.

Stitches or staples are usually removed within one to two weeks. Numbness or itching of the scalp behind the incisions is common and usually improves over months. Avoid heavy exercise and hair colouring until your surgeon says it is safe.

What are the specific risks of forehead aesthetics?

The specific risks of forehead surgery involve the nerves and hair near the incisions.

• Numbness: The scalp behind the incision can feel numb for months.
• Nerve weakness: The nerve that raises the brow can be affected, usually temporarily.
• Hair loss: Hair along the incision can thin.
• Visible scar: Hairline incisions can show, especially when hair is pulled back.
• Overcorrection or asymmetry: Brows that look too high or uneven can give a surprised look.
• Relapse: The brow can drop back slightly over time.

How does forehead aesthetics compare with other options?

A brow lift raises the brow, a facelift treats the lower face, and injections offer temporary changes without surgery.

What affects the cost of forehead aesthetics?

The cost depends mainly on the technique and whether other procedures are added. Factors include:

• Endoscopic, hairline or temporal brow lift, or hairline lowering
• Fixation method used
• Combination with eyelid surgery or a facelift
• Type of anaesthesia and the facility
• The surgeon's experience and the city

The exact fee is given after the consultation with a plastic or facial plastic surgeon. You can compare doctors who perform brow lifts by city in the doctor listings.