Male Eyebrow Lift Surgery

Before you undergo any cosmetic surgery procedure at Karidis Clinic, you will have a consultation and a pre-operative assessment with your plastic surgeon. They will listen carefully to your concerns and what you expect to achieve and discuss which procedure, or combination of procedures, is appropriate.

At this stage, they will also ensure you are fully aware of the potential risks and complications inherent in that specific procedure and explain to you what you can expect immediately after surgery, throughout the recovery process, and when you will likely see the final results.

During the pre-operative assessment, the surgeon may take measurements of the area to be operated on and assess your skin tissue quality and the degree of skin laxity. The position of the incisions will also be decided upon.

A full medical history will be taken to ensure you are fit and well and can undergo surgery at this time.

After the initial consultation, there will be a two-week ‘cooling-off’ period before you can decide to proceed with surgery. You are welcome to return for further consultations with your Karidis Clinic surgeon, free of charge, if you have more questions.

If you make the decision to proceed with surgery, you’ll be given advice on how best to prepare for your operation, and you will have a dedicated Patient Coordinator who can answer any queries you may have.

Any pre-surgery tests can occur at the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth, a leading London private hospital where Karidis Clinic is based. The hospital has recently built a new wing including a diagnostic department with the latest X-ray, MRI, CT and ultrasound technology.

We advise patients to stop smoking as soon as possible as nicotine acts as a vasoconstrictor, which impedes the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the surgical site. This can slow down healing, increase the chance of infection and even cause tissue to die. Smoking also increases the risks of a general anaesthetic, and smokers are more likely to suffer ill effects from an anaesthetic.

You will also be advised when to discontinue taking aspirin or other blood-thinning medication in advance of your operation. You will be asked to fast six hours before surgery.

All Karidis Clinic procedures are performed at the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth. When you arrive, you’ll be greeted and taken to your stylish and luxurious private room with its spacious ensuite bathroom.

The nursing team will take your blood pressure and relevant vitals, and you will see your Karidis Clinic surgeon, who will make the final mark-ups. Our anaesthetist will also visit you.

Clinical photography will be taken to assist in your care and to enable clinical assessments to be made. These become part of your confidential medical record. These include photographs of the operation site and any distinguishing features and will be taken pre-op and post-op. 

Your procedure will be performed under a general anaesthetic, and once the surgeon has sutured the incision site, you will be taken to a specialist recovery room.

Once the hospital nursing team has ensured your recovery is complete, you will be taken to your hospital room for your overnight stay. The hospital nursing team will be on hand throughout the night, and you will be fitted with compression stockings and a compression device if required.

The following day, you will be visited by your Karidis Clinic surgeon or nurse and then discharged into the care of a friend or family member by the hospital nursing staff.

The pain and discomfort experienced after surgery are unique to the individual patient and the extent of their procedure. However, it should start to subside in the first week and should be easily managed with over-the-counter painkillers.

If necessary, you’ll be advised to wear a specially designed surgical support garment for approximately six weeks after surgery to support you during the healing process.

Depending on the nature of your job, you can usually expect to be able to return to work and normal activities between one to two weeks.

You’ll be given a comprehensive plan for the recovery process, including dates for your cast or suture removal and your check-ups with your Karidis Clinic surgeon. However, we are always on hand throughout this period, and you have access to our dedicated surgical nurse 24/7 if you have any concerns.

Men tend to have heavier brows than women and, as with many areas of the body, gravity becomes a problem as we age. It’s very common for male eyebrows to droop because the muscles that hold them up become strained over time. Wrinkles on your forehead are one of the first signs of ageing. Eyebrows can also sag as a result of certain medical conditions. And sometimes drooping eyebrows can obstruct your vision.

Your eyebrows are one of your most prominent features, accentuating your eyes, helping to shape your face and playing an important role in how you communicate. When lifted, your eyebrows have the power to completely change your look, making small eyes appear bigger.

As we age, our skin loses elasticity, and lines can appear on our forehead, while our eyebrows and eyelids can begin to loosen, drop and droop. As well as ageing you, this can lead to miscommunication – you might appear angry, sad or tired when you aren’t!

Compared to women, the ideal brow for men is lower, flatter and usually desired at the level of the brow bone. Our surgeons are highly experienced with this type of surgery, and the subtleties of your desired look will be talked through with you during your consultation.

Whatever the reason, whether ageing or a medical condition, drooping eyebrows and a wrinkled forehead can lead to feelings of despondency, self-consciousness and embarrassment. If this is the case for you, brow lift surgery can change your life for the better.

Your surgeon will consider your suitability for a brow lift during an initial consultation. During the consultation, your surgeon will begin by sitting you in front of a mirror and gently elevating your forehead to the position they feel will be both achievable and will suit you best. Your surgeon will be taking into account the whole of your face, making sure to balance all your facial features. They will also make sure that the desired look is in keeping with a man’s naturally heavier brow.

Brow surgery is usually performed on males between the ages of 40 and 60 years old who suffer from droopy brows due to ageing. It can also help men who have developed furrow lines across the brow due to stress, illness or repeated muscle actions such as the habit of frowning when concentrating.

Often heavy brows and furrowed lines are simply inherited, and a brow lift can be performed to achieve a younger, energised look.

Brow surgery can be more difficult on men who have a receding hairline or those with thin hair. It can also be more challenging for those who have sun-damaged skin or obvious facial asymmetry.

Rest assured, if you’re bald or have a receding hairline, you can still benefit from brow surgery – your experienced surgeon at Karidis can modify the techniques used, and any limitations will be discussed in your consultation.

Absolutely, we’re very proud of them! During your consultation, you’ll be able to view before and after photos shared by our brow lift patients, all demonstrating the natural look that our surgeons achieve.