Your forehead is the widest area of your face and reflects your emotions most strikingly. Horizontal lines, sagging, or excess skin tissue that appear over time can both overshadow your youthful energy and damage your self-confidence. If you’re saying “I’m looking for a definitive, permanent, and natural solution,” Forehead Lift Surgery (Endoscopic Forehead Lift) is the ideal choice for you! At our private clinic in Istanbul, our forehead lift operation offered with experienced plastic surgeons and the latest endoscopic techniques eliminates your skin excess with minimal scarring, giving your forehead a smooth, dynamic appearance again.

What is Forehead Lift Surgery (Endoscopic Forehead Lift)?

Forehead lift surgery is a surgical procedure where excess skin and muscle tissue are removed endoscopically and the forehead area is lifted upward.

Purpose:

  • Correct horizontal lines and frown wrinkles on the forehead
  • Eliminate excess skin sagging to relieve pressure above the eyes
  • Lift eyebrow position, bringing freshness to the eye area

Technique: Performed with a thin camera endoscope and special fine instruments through 3-4 small incisions made from the hairline.

Advantages:

  • Almost no external scarring remains
  • Much faster healing compared to traditional incisions
  • Long-lasting smooth appearance with strong “lift” effect

Why Choose Forehead Lift Surgery?

  • Permanent Rejuvenation: Not temporary like fillers or botox, but lifelong effective results.
  • Natural Appearance: Dynamic forehead line compatible with your facial features, away from artificial “frozen” expression.
  • Minimal Scarring: 3-4 mm incisions hidden within the hairline heal quickly.
  • Fast Recovery Time: Return to social life within 5-7 days thanks to endoscopic technique.
  • Functional Benefit: Relieves vision restriction due to eyelid drooping, reduces tension around the eyebrows.
  • Personalized Planning: Forehead lift amount, eyebrow angle, and skin excess are precisely determined with 3D simulation and measurements.

Who Can Have Forehead Lift Surgery?

  • Individuals aged 35-65 with horizontal forehead wrinkles
  • Those whose eyelids feel droopy due to excess skin near the hairline
  • Those who find their facial expression harsh due to eyebrow drooping
  • Those expecting permanent solutions from temporary aesthetic methods (Botox, Fillers)
  • Patients in good general health with controlled smoking and chronic disease

Note: Detailed physician examination is required first in cases of pregnancy, serious heart-lung disorders, or active scalp infection.

Pre-Surgery Preparation Process

1. Free Consultation and 3D Simulation

Expectations are clarified with facial photographs and 3D forehead scanning.

Target forehead line, eyebrow position, and skin excess simulations are previewed on screen.

2. Health Assessment

Blood tests, EKG, and internal medicine/cardiology reports are obtained if necessary.

Blood thinner medications and supplements are regulated 7 days prior with physician approval.

3. Information and Motivation

Surgery process, possible risks, communication channels, and follow-up program are transparently explained.

You’ll feel at ease with our “Smooth Forehead Guarantee” & “Next Day Return to Social Life” policies.

4. Appointment Confirmation and Preparation

8-hour fasting on surgery day, hair cleanliness, and comfortable clothing recommendations are shared.

How is Forehead Lift Surgery Performed?

1. Anesthesia Selection:

General anesthesia or sedation + local anesthesia; your comfort is our priority.

2. Incision and Endoscopic Access:

Endoscope and instruments are placed through 4 × 3-4 mm holes opened within the hairline.

3. Fascia and Skin Lifting:

The muscle-skin layer in the forehead area is stretched upward in the desired direction and fixed to the fascia under the scalp.

4. Excess Skin Removal:

The required amount of excess skin is removed; does not create a backward pulling sensation on your face.

5. Suturing and Dressing:

Holes are closed with self-dissolving sutures, thin steri-strip tape and head bandage are applied.

6. Operation Duration

Average 90-120 minutes; you’ll move to the service room with light dressing upon leaving the operating room.

The Importance of Doctor Selection

Forehead surgery is not just stretching and cutting skin; it’s masterfully reconstructing eyebrow position, facial expression, and forehead-eye relationship. Therefore:

  • Plastic Surgeon or Facial Aesthetics Specialist: Must have endoscopic forehead lift certification and years of experience.
  • 3D Planning Competence: Balance of other facial structures should be considered with digital measurement and simulation.
  • Empathy and Communication: A doctor who listens to your aesthetic goals, speaks your language, and offers a transparent roadmap should be preferred.
  • Hygiene and Clinical Standards: Sterile, single-use equipment and equipped operating room are essential.

What Awaits the Patient on Surgery Day?

  • Morning Preparations and Anesthesia Consultation: Vital checks, brief briefing with anesthesia team.
  • Surgical Process: 90-120 minute endoscopic forehead lift; you can receive live updates from your surgeon!
  • Recovery and Initial Dressing: Mild dizziness is normal; thin tape dressing and soothing head bandage are applied.
  • Transfer to Ward and Observation: 1 night hospital stay (in standard package) or same-day discharge (for those who request).
  • Home Rest and Instructions: Instructions for rest at home for the first 5-7 days, head-up position, mild cold compress, and simple dressing changes.

Recovery Process

  • Days 1-7: Mild swelling, bruising, and tightness sensation in the head area are normal; comfort is provided with prescribed painkillers.
  • Week 2: Swelling largely subsides; tapes and sutures are usually removed during this period.
  • Months 1-3: Fully settled forehead line, eyebrow position, and facial expression emerge.
  • 6 Months – 1 Year: Tissues fully adapt; aesthetic and functional results are reviewed in annual check-ups.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Will there be noticeable scarring from forehead surgery?

Since incision ends are within the hairline and at respective points, they are not noticeable from the outside.

2. How long do bruising and swelling last?

Most patients can comfortably return to social life within 5-7 days; complete healing takes 2-3 weeks.

3. Is the surgery painful?

You’ll have a comfortable experience with general anesthesia and post-operative pain control.

4. Can we also change my eyebrow contour?

Yes, in Premium or Full packages, both forehead and eyebrow line are optimized with eyebrow lift combination.

5. When can I return to work?

Usually 1 week for office and light work, full return to social life is recommended after 2 weeks.