Forehead or Brow Lift

Procedure: Raises the eyebrows to reduce upper eyelid heaviness, lessen forehead and frown lines and furrows between the eyebrows and sometimes the top of the nose. Gives the upper face a quieter, rested, and more youthful appearance.

Length of surgery: One to two hours in our accredited outpatient office surgery suite. Frequently, this procedure is done with blepharoplasty (eyelid tucks) and/or a face and necklift.

Anesthesia: Local anesthesia with monitored IV sedation.

Side effects: Bruising, swelling, numbness (usually temporary), discomfort (usually minimal)

Risks/Complications: Excessive bleeding, infection, permanent numbness, permanent nerve damage of the eyebrow or forehead (rare), excessive scarring (rare), infection, reaction to anesthesia.

Recovery time: One week to return to sedentary work and activity, two weeks to return to most normal activities, including exercise.

Permanence: Lasts for years, depending on normal aging process.