Brow Lift

While it is possible to perform a brow lift under local anesthesia, general anesthesia is typically preferred.

Smoothing wrinkles in the forehead is one of the primary reasons for a brow lift.

A facelift does not include a brow lift. However, the two procedures can often be combined to address wrinkles and sagging in both the upper and lower parts of the face.

A brow lift is not intended to change the shape of your eyes. However, it can adjust the shape or arch of the eyebrows. If you want to change the overall eye shape, a blepharoplasty may be an option.

An endoscopic brow lift does not raise the hairline.

Insurance does not generally pay for a brow lift, as the procedure is considered cosmetic.

A surgical brow lift can effectively lift the eyebrows. This can include either an endoscopic brow lift or a traditional coronal incision brow lift.

Some non-surgical procedures, such as Botox injections, may produce a subtle lift of the lateral brows with little downtime. However, these are typically less effective than a surgical brow lift, which does require a short recovery period before final results are visible.

Some signs you may benefit from a brow lift include deep lines and wrinkles on the forehead and sagging brows.

Brow lift results typically last 10 years or more. This is because the natural aging process will resume after surgery, meaning some wrinkles or sagging will eventually appear.

Side effects such as numbness can vary for each patient. Typically, some sensations will return within the first few weeks after surgery. Brow lift patients may have some degree of numbness that persists for up to a year.

Brow lift costs will vary for each patient. The national average cost of a brow lift is $3,900.

The final cost of a brow lift will vary depending on factors such as your surgeons fees and facility fees. The average cost of a brow lift in the U.S. is $3,900.

Brow lift results are not permanent, because the natural aging process will gradually resume after the surgery. However, the results are long-lasting.

Like all surgeries, there are some risks in brow lift procedures. However, the surgery is generally considered safe, especially when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon.

You will be prescribed pain medication for your recovery period after a brow lift. This makes the experience minimally painful. It is common to feel tightness, tingling, or minor discomfort in the forehead as the area heals.

The best age for a brow lift will vary, as patients will see signs of aging at different rates. The average brow lift patient is between 40 and 65 years old.

After your brow lift, you can expect some swelling, redness, and mild to moderate discomfort. Numbness or itching are also common as incisions heal. The recovery process is usually complete within two weeks or less.

A direct brow lift is an open technique in which incisions are placed directly above the brows.

A mini brow lift is also known as an endoscopic brow lift. This procedure is completed by making very small incisions and inserting an endoscope, or a slim tube containing a light and camera, into the treatment area.

An endoscopic brow lift is a less invasive brow lift technique that involves inserting a small surgical camera into small incisions in the treatment area to complete the surgery.

A brow lift is a procedure that corrects drooping brows and wrinkles in the forehead. A blepharoplasty addresses sagging or drooping in the eyelids.

You can wash your hair after your brow lift sutures are removed.

A brow lift may cause hair loss at the incision site. Hair typically regrows as the area heals.