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As featured in Tatler Magazine's Doctors Guide:
Top Plastic Surgeons
"[Chris Abela is] admired for his calm professionalism, clear communication and consistently exceptional patient feedback."
What is brow lifting?
The eyebrows drop with age giving a flatter appearance to the brow area. This often causes the appearance of excess skin in the upper eyelid and an aged, tired or sad appearance. Brow lifting aims to restore the natural curvature and aesthetic appearance of the hair bearing eyebrow, whilst repositioning skin and restoring volume. It is occasionally performed prior to upper eyelid blepharoplasty.
What are the non-surgical and surgical options available for brow lifting procedures?
BOTOX and fillers can be used to change the shape of the eyebrow and allow it to lift up. Lifting the eyebrow surgically, either by directly removing skin above the eyelid, or by lifting the whole forehead through keyhole techniques can rejuvenate the whole upper eyelid/brow complex.
How long do the results of brow lifting procedures last?
The results of eyebrow surgery usually last for life.
What are the risks of brow lifting?
Excellent symmetry is always the goal, but nature can be very difficult to recreate. Swelling and bruising is a predictable consequence of surgery in the face and this often takes many weeks to subside. Infection and bleeding are rare, but occasionally require further surgical management.
What are the success rates for brow lifting procedures?
Once the swelling and bruising has settled down, the results are immediately noticeable and very effective.
How much do brow lifting procedures cost?
The indicative prices below include the surgical fee, any anaesthetic used and the associated fees from the consultant administering this, in addition to the hospital fee and all tests and follow up. An accurate breakdown and a detailed quote will be given following the initial consultation.

From £2,500 for direct eyebrow lifting under local anaesthetic with sedation
From £4,000 for keyhole eyebrow lifting under general anaesthetic

General advice for brow lifting procedures?
Facial swelling and asymmetry can be present for many months after the surgery. Sleeping upright for the first few nights helps reduce the severity of onset swelling and speeds up recovery.


Patient Testimonials

Dear Chris I am writing to thank you for your advice and skills during the last couple of years. I wasn't sure what I was doing for some of the time but could always trust you and your team. I send you and your family all good wishes and blessings for the future. I will remember you all in my prayers.
Written correspondance following facial skin cancer surgery, Procedure: Skin cancer : August, 2024
I was nervous when you first mentioned the forehead flap reconstruction procedure, you explained in detail the procedure and calmed my nerves on the recovery time. Thank you again for being a good doctor and a person who can relate to concerns of the patient.
DM, Forehad flap reconstruction post MOHs, Procedure: Flaps and skin grafts, Facial plastic surgery : June, 2017
Excellent experience . Careful investigation and clear answers to questions. Minor procedures done quickly without fuss and extremely tidy. Rapid reporting of histology . Wounds healed quickly and well
Anonymous review on www.Iwantgreatcare.org, Dec 2021 : December, 2021
I'm writing to thank you for your kind care and attention and for encouraging me not to ignore the problem. The care I receive from [you] was nothing short of wonderful.
JF, 56 year old with skin cancer, Procedure: Skin cancer : June, 2015
I was under the care of Mr Abela for 3 years and received outstanding service for the entirety of my treatment period. At every stage a full explanation of options and treatment was provided in a manner that was both understandable and considerate. I cannot say enough positive things about the service I received. Excellent all the way through; I would actively seek Mr Abela out should I need any further treatment and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him as a consultant.
Anonymous : March, 2025
I have found Christopher Abela to be a skilled and experienced surgeon who is able to undertake complex skin operations and achieve excellent outcomes. He is kind and sympathetic in listening to his patients' concerns and in chatting through potential courses of action. I sincerely recommend him.
Anonymous review on www.Iwantgreatcare.org : October, 2021
Dear Mr Abela, thank you so much for your kindness, it is truly appreciated.
Following post-traumatic nasal manipulation under anaesthetic, by card, Procedure: Facial trauma fixation : June, 2019
To Mr Abela, you recently operated on our daughter to remove a birthmark on her forehead above her right eye. I can't tell you how grateful and overwhelmed we are by what you have done and by what an amazing job you have done. We never thought that the scar would look as neat as it does after just one week. Over the years she has been teased about her birthmark and now she can start secondary school in the knowledge that this will no longer happen. Thanks a million.
Thanks by card following skin lesion removal, Procedure: Skin anomaly : June, 2021
I have been a patient for more than 18 months in Mr Abela's care! I have found him thoughtful and attentive and during surgery realised I was in a safe pair of hands.
Anonymous review on www.Iwantgreatcare.org : January, 2019
Mr Abela is a phenomenal surgeon, trusted colleague and all round great person and doctor. I am a colleague, and regularly refer my paediatric patients and he has also looked after me personally in his clinic. Mr Abela's care is of the highest quality and I highly recommend him.
Anonymous review on www.Iwantgreatcare.org : January, 2022
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