Brow Lift

Forehead lift

Opens the eyes by lifting a low brow.

A brow lift raises brows that have dropped with age and softens horizontal forehead lines and frown lines between the brows. The result is a more rested, open look around the eyes.

Anesthesia
General
Surgery time
1–2 hours
Setting
Outpatient
Back to routine
1–2 weeks
About the procedure

What a brow lift involves.

As the forehead ages, the brows settle lower and can crowd the upper eyelids. This can make you look tired or stern even when you are not, and may add heaviness to the upper lids.

Dr. Sood lifts the brow through small incisions hidden in or just behind the hairline. The underlying tissue is repositioned and secured, and the muscles that cause frown lines can be softened at the same time.

A brow lift is often paired with upper blepharoplasty, since a low brow and heavy lids frequently appear together. Your consultation will show which one, or both, will give the result you want.

Look as rested as you feel.
The process

From first visit to first year.

01
Consultation
We assess your brow position, forehead lines and eyelids, and decide whether a brow lift, eyelid surgery or both suits you.
02
Surgery day
The procedure is done under general anesthesia and you go home the same day.
03
Recovery
Swelling and bruising settle over one to two weeks. Keep your head elevated and avoid strenuous activity for about three weeks.
Candidacy

Signs you may be a candidate.

You may be a good candidate if you are in good health and your brows or forehead make you look older or more tired than you feel.

A low or heavy brow
Brows that sit lower than they once did, or crowd the upper lids.
Deep forehead lines
Horizontal creases that remain even when your face is relaxed.
Frown lines
Vertical lines between the brows that give a stern expression.
Realistic goals
You want a natural, rested look rather than a surprised one.
Find out if you're a candidate
FAQ

What patients ask before a brow lift.

If your question is not here, bring it to consultation. Nothing is too small to ask.

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When can I return to work?

Most patients return to desk work in one to two weeks.

Can I combine it with eyelid surgery?

Yes. A brow lift and upper blepharoplasty are often done together in one surgery.

How long do results last?

Results are long lasting. The face continues to age naturally, but the brow remains higher than it would have been without surgery.

Where are the scars?

The incisions are placed in or just behind the hairline, so they are hidden once healed.

Will I look surprised?

No. Dr. Sood sets the brow at a natural height for your face. The goal is to look rested, not permanently raised.

About

About Dr. Sood

Aditya Sood, MD, MBA, FACS

Board-certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon

Dr. Aditya Sood is an American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified plastic surgeon with over 12 years of experience specializing in a variety of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic procedures. His focus lies in advanced aesthetic surgery of the face, breast and body.

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