Surgical Brow Lift in Zurich

The most important facts at a glance

With a surgical eyebrow lift, we restore the youthful proportions of the upper third of the face.

We carry out the treatment on an outpatient basis at the Swiss Derma Clinic. The skin is tightened and the brow repositioned via a small incision near the hairline.

The procedure is similar in effect to a small lift (mini-lift). The brow area is lifted moderately and naturally.

• Duration: approx. 60-120 minutes
• Swelling and bruising: approx. 7-14 days
• socially acceptable usually after 10-14 days
• Scars usually placed inconspicuously (e.g. in the hairline)
• Final result visible after several weeks

When a surgical eyebrow lift makes sense

Drooping eyebrows affect the expression of the entire face. Many of our patients complain of a tired or stern look or a misalignment of the eyelid contour.

Treatment can be useful if:

• the eyebrow has dropped significantly
• Skin presses on the upper eyelid (impression of a drooping eyelid)
• the natural eyelid crease is barely visible
• the brows appear asymmetrical

The consultation reveals a typical situation: patients want an upper eyelid lift. On closer inspection, we discover that the main cause is the sagging brow bone. The brow presses on the eyelid and there appears to be excess skin.

In such cases, a surgical eyebrow lift may be advisable. In certain cases, we achieve the best result with a combination of a brow lift and upper eyelid lift.

The procedure

1. We make a small incision near the hairline or directly in the area of the eyebrow.
2. The skin is tightened slightly via this approach. The brow is brought into an anatomically correct position.
3. The procedure is similar in effect to a mini-lift of the upper third of the face. A natural, subtle rejuvenation is one of the positive side effects.
4. The brow lift is performed on an outpatient basis. If the upper or lower eyelid is to be corrected at the same time, both can be combined in one session.

Eyebrow lift and eyelid lift in combination

The eye area is a functional unit. The eyebrow, upper eyelid and lower eyelid influence each other.

A lowered brow can create the impression of a drooping eyelid or reinforce an existing drooping eyelid. An upper eyelid lift alone will not achieve the desired effect if the brow position is still low.

In facial plastic surgery, we often choose combinations. Upper eyelid lifting, lower eyelid correction and eyebrow lifting can be combined within one procedure, depending on the situation.

The surgeon

The eyebrow lift at the Swiss Derma Clinic is performed by Dr. med. (I) Nunzioluca Chianese, FMH specialist in plastic surgery with a focus on aesthetic facial surgery and special experience in the eye area.

A heavy gaze does not always have a single cause and this is not always where you first suspect it to be. Whether the eyelid, the eyebrow or both should be treated can only be determined by a careful anatomical examination. This first step is just as important as the procedure itself. Book your personal consultation here