Last fact-checked: 6 January 2026

Want brighter-looking eyes and a smoother forehead—without the eye-watering price tag? A forehead lift (also called a brow lift) can gently elevate your brows, soften forehead lines, and reduce that “tired” look by opening up the eye area. If you’re comparing options abroad, this no-nonsense guide walks you through techniques, risks, recovery, costs in leading destinations like Mexico, Turkey, and Thailand, and how to choose a reputable clinic. You’ll also find a travel-ready timeline, packing checklist, and FAQs written for real life, not just the operating room.

Following surgery, the upper part of your face is likely to feel tender and tight. Expect swelling and bruising, which will be relieved will pain medication. Stitches are usually removed after a week, by which time your bruising and swelling should be subsiding nicely. With an endoscopic lift, the small incisions can be closed using sutures, which helps to reduce the recovery time. It should also be noted that:

• Showering or bathing is usually permitted the day after surgery, and you may wash your hair very carefully—making sure you keep the wound area dry. If using a hairdryer use a cool setting. You may find it more comfortable to lie in an elevated position, on your back for several days.
• After a day or two you can partake in light, everyday activities, but do try to avoid bending and lifting. It will take up to three weeks before you can engage in more regular activities and up to six weeks before you can do vigorous exercise.
• The final results are reached between one and two months after surgery.
• A forehead lift will completely rejuvenate your appearance and will be effective for around 10 years.
• Scarring will be minimal and incisions are hidden within the hairline.

Patients booking through our site can expect to save at least 50% on their forehead lift abroad and, in many cases, this will be closer to 70% off—equating to savings of several thousand dollars.

For example, forehead lifts in Mexico cost around $2,500 (£1,700 or AUD $3,500) compared to $7,000 in the United States ($5,000 in the UK and AUD $10,000 in Australia). 

Prices vary depending on country and clinic/hospital. You can browse our lists of fully background-checked facilities below, checking out their latest prices and surgeon profile:

• Forehead lift clinics in Mexico
• Forehead clinics in Thailand
• Forehead lift clinics in Turkey
• Forehead lift clinics in South Korea

Browse our clinics above or take a look through our global list of forehead clinics abroad here. 

Booking through our site ensures that you get treatment at a fully background-checked, reputable clinic that has received great ratings from past patients. To learn more, feel free to contact our Customer Care Team who can provide a free, personalized quote. Or if you are ready to book your appointment, you can do so right here any time of the day or night, at no charge to you.

Sources:

Treatments and Procedures: Brow Lift. John Hopkins Medicine. Website accessed: 26 September 2020. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/otolaryngology/specialty_areas/facial-plastic-reconstructive/cosmetic/browlift.html

Brow Lift. Mayo Clinic. 12 October 2019. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/brow-lift/about/pac-20393257

Norling, Hannah. Wrinkles: What to Expect at 20, 30 and Beyond. Real Simple. 27 March 2018. https://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/skincare/types-of-wrinkles