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Brow Lift

The more we age, the more our forehead tissues weaken, which can result in sagging eyebrows and unwanted wrinkles and lines. While some patients attempt to remedy these imperfections with at-home treatments, they cannot always address the signs of aging on their own. Brow lift surgery, also known as forehead lift surgery, can lift and rejuvenate a patient’s eyebrows and smooth their forehead for a more relaxed and youthful appearance.

What Can a Brow Lift Improve?

Horizontal Forehead Wrinkles

Horizontal Forehead Wrinkles

Skin laxity and years of muscle contractions can cause the forehead to develop stubborn horizontal wrinkles that contribute to an aged appearance. Brow lift surgery can smooth out deep wrinkles and restore youthfulness to the face.

Frown Lines Between the Brows

Frown Lines Between the Brows

The muscle movement used to frown can lead to frown lines between the brows, making a person look angry and older than they really are. Brow lift surgery can reposition the underlying muscles and tissues to soften the appearance of frown lines and restore a more pleasing and relaxed look.

Vision Impairment Due to Sagging Brows

Vision Impairment Due to Sagging Brows

Low, drooping brows can move downward and overtake the eyelids. When this happens, patients may begin to experience vision difficulties. Brow lift surgery can tighten the eyebrows to lift tissue that interferes with a person's vision.

Your Brow Lift Procedure

Consultation

During your consultation, Dr. Aaronson will review your medical history and examine the condition of your eyebrows to determine the amount of correction needed.

Anesthesia

Brow lift surgery is performed on an outpatient basis. Local or general anesthesia will be used depending on the surgical technique.

Techniques

Endoscopic brow lift surgery is a less invasive procedure that requires minimal incisions to be made on the scalp. The endoscope will allow Dr. Aaronson to visualize the area to alter and tighten the underlying brow muscles. However, this technique does not effectively remove excess skin from the forehead.

Hairline brow lift surgery will occasionally be used and requires an incision to be made along the hairline of the forehead from one ear to the other. This technique will allow Dr. Aaronson to lift the brows and remove excess skin while lowering the patient’s hairline.

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The overall effect isn’t obvious. We don’t have friends saying, ‘Wow! You’ve had some work done!’ Instead they compliment us on our appearance and ask, ‘What’s your secret?’”
– Doug Hale
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Concerns

Your recovery will depend on the extent of your brow lift procedure. Following your surgery, a dressing will be placed around your head to protect your new contours. Swelling and bruising will occur but should resolve after a few days. Make sure to keep your head elevated. You will be able to return to work one week after your surgery.
Brow lifts are designed to minimize any visible scarring. Scarring will fade over time.
The cost of your brow lift surgery will vary depending on several factors, such as surgical fees and anesthesia fees. Dr. Aaronson will go over all expenses during your scheduled consultation to determine the best plan to reach your aesthetic goals.
You may experience discomfort and tightness in the forehead and brows following your surgery. Dr. Aaronson will prescribe pain medication to help you with this.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ideal candidates for brow lift surgery are in good health and have realistic expectations. Patients who have excess skin in the upper eyelids and a low brow position are good candidates for this procedure.
Brow lift surgery can correct moderate to severe drooping of the forehead and eyebrows. However, patients with only wrinkles or mild sagging can benefit from non-surgical options such as BOTOX® Cosmetic or Dysport®. You may also combine your brow lift with facelift surgery to address the lower face.
Although your eyebrows and forehead will continue to age, those who undergo brow lift surgery can expect long-lasting results that will provide them with a more rejuvenated, refreshed, and youthful appearance.
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