Treatment · Zürich Enge

Brow Lift

The height and arch of the brow shape expression more than almost any other detail in the upper face. Selectively weakening the depressor muscles lifts the brow slightly — without surgery.

At a glance

Treatment duration: 30 minutes
Downtime: None
Results visible: 3–10 days
Result lasts: 3–6 months
From: CHF 300

Indications

What this treatment is suited for

A slightly lowered outer brow
A tired or heavy-looking gaze
A wish for a more balanced brow shape
Asymmetric brow height

Mechanism

How the treatment works

Brow position results from the interplay of elevator and depressor muscles. When the depressor fibres around the outer eye are selectively relaxed, the elevating forehead muscle gains relative pull — the brow rises by a few millimetres. The effect is deliberately restrained and works with the existing anatomy rather than against it.

Procedure

The treatment procedure

Brow movement is first assessed at rest and in motion, including any existing asymmetry. A small number of very finely dosed injections are then placed at defined points. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes.

Aftercare

After the treatment

Remain upright for a few hours, avoid massaging the treated area, no sports or sauna on the day of treatment.

Risks and side effects

Mild redness, swelling, or small bruises at the injection sites are possible. Rarely, temporary brow asymmetry or a heavy sensation in the eyelid can occur.

Contraindications

Not suitable for certain neuromuscular disorders, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in the presence of infections in the treatment area, or with pronounced upper-lid laxity, which requires separate assessment.

Questions about the treatment

Frequently asked questions

How much does the brow actually lift?

The effect is typically in the range of a few millimetres. This is a subtle refinement of expression, not a substitute for a surgical lift.

Can a brow lift be combined with other treatments?

Yes. It is often planned alongside treatment of crow's feet or the glabellar line, as all three areas are muscularly connected. Dosing is then calibrated as one overall concept.

This information serves general education and does not replace a personal consultation. Whether a treatment is suitable for you is determined solely in the course of an individual medical consultation. Content medically reviewed by Barbara Matziris.

Further treatments

Consultation

Consultation for Brow Lift

Whether and to what extent this treatment is suitable for you is clarified in a free initial consultation in our clinic.

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