Brow Lift
Refresh and rejuvenate your upper face with subtle, natural-looking brow lift results.
Refresh and rejuvenate your upper face with subtle, natural-looking brow lift results.
As we age, a sagging brow can contribute to a perpetually tired, angry, or sad look, causing upper eyelid hooding and deep forehead creases or frown lines. Brow lift surgery—also known as a forehead lift—lifts and repositions soft tissues, underlying muscles, and skin to renew the contours and expression of the upper face.
Dr. Nicholas Clark is a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon with expertise in multiple brow lift techniques. Each brow lift procedure is carefully tailored to your facial anatomy and aesthetic goals, delivering natural-looking results that refresh your entire appearance.
Endoscopic, temporal, direct, or open brow lift
Small incisions behind the hairline or within the scalp for minimal scarring
Addresses excess skin, lax brow muscles, and underlying tissues
Reduces forehead creases, lifts the brows, and opens the eyes
Helps restore a more youthful appearance while preserving natural movement
A brow lift is a surgical procedure designed to elevate your eyebrows and smooth your forehead by repositioning soft tissues and tightening excess skin. Dr. Clark uses the brow lift technique best suited to your needs to address concerns such as sagging brows (brow ptosis), vertical frown lines between the brows, and horizontal lines on the mid-forehead.
Each method gently lifts and repositions skin, muscles, and soft tissues to create a smooth, lifted expression. Dr. Clark brings a keen eye for aesthetic balance to each patient and procedure, lifting the brow without overcorrecting for a naturally refreshed appearance.
Your brow lift procedure is performed as an outpatient procedure, typically under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. For an endoscopic brow lift, small incisions are hidden behind the hairline, and a camera guides tissue elevation with minimal trauma. In cases of deeper ptosis or excess tissue, a direct brow or coronal brow lift may be selected.
Throughout surgery, Dr. Clark focuses on preserving natural movement and expression, ensuring your eyebrows are lifted just enough to soften your gaze and reduce forehead lines while avoiding an overdone or "surprised" appearance.
A brow lift addresses a range of concerns in the upper face, including:
Some patients combine a brow lift with upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) for more comprehensive rejuvenation. For others, a brow lift alone can dramatically renew the upper third of the face.
A brow lift restores a fresher, more approachable appearance. Benefits include:
Gentle elevation of drooping eyebrows and reduction in forehead lines
Smoother forehead and softened facial expression
Minimal scarring thanks to discrete incision placement
Long-lasting effects that maintain a refreshed appearance over time
You may be a good candidate for a brow lift if you’re a healthy adult bothered by drooping eyebrows, deep forehead wrinkles, or expression lines. Ideal candidates have realistic goals and understand that a brow lift subtly refreshes your look while preserving the unique expressiveness of your features.
During your consultation, Dr. Clark will learn about your goals, review your medical history, complete a facial assessment, and discuss whether your needs are best addressed with an endoscopic brow lift, temporal brow lift, open brow lift, or coronal brow lift. He emphasizes a well-informed, collaborative process, empowering you to make educated decisions about your care.
Recovery from brow lift surgery involves a brief period of tenderness and swelling. Applying cold compresses and keeping your head elevated can help the swelling resolve sooner. Sutures or small staples are removed within 7–10 days, and most patients return to their normal routine within two weeks. Incisions, which are often placed behind the hairline, heal discreetly, becoming virtually imperceptible.
Dr. Clark will provide detailed aftercare guidelines, advising you to avoid strenuous activities, protect the treatment site from excessive sun exposure, and limit alcohol consumption. This gentle care plan ensures a smooth recovery process and seamless return to everyday activities.
A brow lift results in a fresher, more relaxed facial expression—eyes appear more open, forehead lines are softened, and brows are ideally positioned. These results often last for years, helping preserve a youthful appearance in a way that is both subtle and impactful.
When precision matters, you want a surgeon who understands the complex interplay of skin, muscles, and expression. As a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Clark brings advanced expertise in temporal, endoscopic, open, and direct brow lift techniques, tailoring your procedure to your unique needs. With his focus on subtle, natural-looking outcomes and concierge-level care, patients receive a tailored approach, thorough communication, and refined results that reflect their true selves.
There are four main techniques: endoscopic, temporal, direct, and coronal brow lift, each suited for different anatomical and aesthetic needs.
Yes, these terms are often used interchangeably to describe the procedure that lifts and smooths the upper face and brow region.
Initial results are visible shortly after swelling subsides, but the full results emerge over several weeks as your tissues continue to settle.
No. Incisions are discreetly placed behind the hairline or within the scalp and are typically imperceptible once healed.
Yes, many patients choose to combine a brow lift with upper eyelid surgery or other cosmetic procedures for comprehensive rejuvenation.
