As we age, drooping brows and deep forehead lines can give the face a tired or stern expression. A brow lift moves the brows to a higher, more balanced position and opens the eyes. In this article New City Clinic explains the techniques and the recovery.
Who is a brow lift for?
Candidates are people whose low brows weigh on the upper eyelids and whose forehead and frown lines have deepened. Botox temporarily softens expression lines but does not lift descended tissue; a brow lift provides a lasting repositioning. It is often planned together with upper eyelid surgery.
How is an endoscopic brow lift performed?
In the endoscopic method, a camera and fine instruments are introduced through a few small incisions hidden in the scalp; the forehead tissue is released and fixed in its new position. The procedure takes 1–2 hours under general anaesthesia or sedation. For people with a high hairline, a different technique just in front of the hairline, which can also shorten the forehead, may be preferred.
A Brow Lift: cost in Turkey and what is included
The price depends on the technique, the extent of the procedure, the hospital, the length of stay and any procedures planned together, which is why a single figure quoted without an examination or photo assessment is misleading. After a physician has reviewed your case, New City Clinic sends you an itemised written quote. It lists hospital, surgeon and anaesthesia fees, pre-operative tests, medication, any compression garment or support bra, accommodation, airport–hotel–hospital transfers and interpreting separately; flights are not included unless stated. When comparing clinics in Istanbul, look beyond the price: check that the hospital is licensed by the Ministry of Health, what the surgeon specialises in, and how follow-up is handled once you are back home.
A Brow Lift with New City Clinic
New City Clinic is an authorised health tourism intermediary registered with the Turkish Ministry of Health and HealthTürkiye. When you contact New City Clinic about a Brow Lift, a physician first reviews your photos and medical information, and you then receive a written treatment plan with an itemised quote. Once you arrive in Istanbul, the New City Clinic team organises your airport welcome, accommodation, hospital appointments and interpreting. Your procedure is performed by a specialist physician at a Ministry of Health approved partner hospital, and follow-up continues after you return home.
Recovery timeline
First 2–3 days
Swelling around the forehead and eyes; cold compresses and resting with the head raised are advised.
Day 7–10
Stitches or staples are removed; bruising has largely faded and you can return to work.
Weeks 2–4
Temporary numbness or tightness of the forehead eases.
Month 3
The brows settle in their final position and the result becomes clear.
Accommodation and transfers
On request, New City Clinic organises your airport–hotel–hospital transfers and your stay at partner hotels close to the hospital. The same can be arranged for a companion; details are set out in writing in your quote.
Aftercare
Medication and check-ups
Take the medication your physician prescribes as directed and attend your planned check-ups.
Smoking and alcohol
Both slow healing; avoid them before and after the procedure for the period your physician advises.
Movement and rest
Short walks support circulation; wait for your physician’s approval before strenuous exercise or heavy lifting.
When to get in touch
Contact your New City Clinic coordinator straight away in case of high fever, increasing pain, redness or anything unexpected.
Frequently asked questions
Are the scars visible?
With the endoscopic method the incisions sit within the scalp and are not noticeable.
How long does the result last?
The tissue is permanently repositioned; ageing continues, but the effect lasts for many years.
Will I look surprised?
For a natural result, the amount and shape of the lift are planned before surgery to suit your face.
Deciding on a Brow Lift is a confident step when it is taken with the right information and the right team. You can book a free consultation with the New City Clinic team for your questions.
This article is for general information; consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.
