There is no specific age that is best for a brow lift – forehead
surgery. We all age differently according to our individual genetic makeup and the environmental influences of sun exposure, skin care and smoking. In my experience, the more youthful look is maintained when foreheadplasty is performed on the younger patient. In the older patient where perhaps a more dramatic change is noted, deep furrows and wrinkles have already made their permanent mark and need to be accepted as they cannot totally be eradicated by surgery. The best candidates for forehead surgery are women and men who are physically healthy, psychologically stable and realistic about their expectations. Although there are many factors determining the overall individual result, on average you can expect six to ten years of improvement. Unfortunately, the ageing process is relentless. After a period of years you will again develop ageing forehead features with recurrence of some of the problems that you were concerned with at the initial consultation. Further improvement may be obtained by a redo of your foreheadplasty operation.