Cosmetic surgery procedure
Brow Lift
A brow lift repositions descended eyebrows to relieve hooding over the eyes and restore an open, refreshed, naturally alert appearance to the upper face.
Lift Descended Brows and Open the Eyes
As the brows descend with age, the upper eyelids can look heavy and hooded, and you may appear tired or stern even when you feel rested. A brow lift, also called an eyebrow lift, repositions the brows to their natural, more youthful height and restores an open, approachable expression. At Cosmetic Doc, Dr. Husam Elias, MD, DMD, FACS, a triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon, performs eyebrow lift surgery for patients in Pasadena, Sherman Oaks, and throughout greater Los Angeles. Because he understands the face from the bone outward, he elevates each brow to the position that fits your unique bone structure: never an over-arched or surprised look, simply you at your most rested.
Brow Lift Techniques
Dr. Elias tailors the surgical approach to your brow position, forehead height, and goals:
- Endoscopic brow lift: Through a few small incisions hidden in the hair, a tiny camera lets Dr. Elias release and elevate the brows with minimal scarring and a quicker recovery.
- Temporal brow lift: Short incisions at the temples lift the outer third of the brow, an elegant option for lateral hooding that weighs on the corners of the eyes.
- Limited-incision techniques: In select patients, small incisions placed in natural creases allow precise, targeted brow elevation.
Heaviness above the eyes often involves both descended brows and excess eyelid skin, which is why a brow lift is frequently paired with eyelid surgery for complete upper facial rejuvenation. And when aging affects the entire forehead unit, including deep horizontal creases, a forehead lift may serve you better. Dr. Elias will explain the difference clearly at your consultation.
Is a Brow Lift Right for You?
The most useful self-assessment takes a mirror and one finger. Gently lift the skin just above the outer eyebrow. If your eyes look noticeably more open and rested, a brow lift is likely addressing the real problem. If nothing much changes, excess eyelid skin is probably the culprit, and eyelid surgery alone may serve you better.
Good candidates are in stable general health, bothered by brows that sit low or flat, hooding at the outer corners of the eyes, or the persistent impression of looking tired, angry, or stern when they feel none of those things. Patients who have relied on injectables for brow lifting and want a longer-lasting answer are also well suited.
A high forehead or a receding hairline is not a disqualifier, but it does shape the plan: Dr. Elias will select an incision approach that lifts your brows without raising your hairline further.
The Brow Lift Experience at Cosmetic Doc
Your consultation starts with a careful analysis of your brow position, eyelids, and forehead using detailed photographic analysis and digital planning. Brow lift surgery is typically performed under IV sedation or general anesthesia with hospital-grade monitoring, and Pasadena patients are treated in the AAAHC-accredited ambulatory surgery center at our Pasadena office. The procedure usually takes one to two hours, and you return home the same day.
Recovery is generally gentle. Mild swelling and bruising around the forehead and eyes fade over about a week, and most patients feel comfortable returning to work within seven to ten days. Results appear as swelling resolves: a naturally elevated brow, relief from hooding, and a more open, rested look around the eyes that can last for many years.
Schedule Your Brow Lift Consultation
If heavy, descended brows are making you look tired or older than you feel, a brow lift with Cosmetic Doc can help you meet the mirror with confidence again. Call our Pasadena office at (626) 440-0099 or our Sherman Oaks office at (818) 789-6622 to schedule your brow lift consultation with Dr. Elias.
Questions patients ask
Brow Lift FAQs
Will a brow lift make me look surprised?
Not when the brow is lifted to the right position. A surprised look comes from over-elevation. Dr. Elias studies your bone structure and natural brow shape, then repositions the brows only as far as your anatomy intends, so you look rested and open rather than startled or pulled.
Do I need a brow lift or eyelid surgery?
It depends on what is causing the heaviness. If descended brows are pushing skin onto the lids, a brow lift is the answer. If excess eyelid skin is the main issue, blepharoplasty helps most. Many patients have both, and combining the procedures often gives the most complete result.
How long is recovery after a brow lift?
Most patients return to work within seven to ten days, once mild swelling and bruising around the forehead and eyes have faded. Strenuous exercise typically resumes at two to three weeks. Endoscopic techniques tend to offer the quickest recoveries, with small incisions hidden in the hair.
How long do brow lift results last?
A surgical brow lift typically lasts ten years or more, far longer than injectable alternatives. Your face continues to age naturally, but the released and repositioned brow tissues maintain their improved position for many years, especially with good skin care and sun protection.
How much does a brow lift cost in Pasadena?
Cost varies with the technique used, the anesthesia level, facility fees, and whether you combine the brow lift with eyelid surgery or another procedure. Cosmetic Doc provides a personalized quote after your consultation, and financing options are available to make treatment manageable.
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Cosmetic Doc delivers board-certified cosmetic surgery with care, compassion, and artistry. From facelifts and rhinoplasty to body contouring, Dr. Husam Elias pairs dual MD/DMD training with an on-site AAAHC-accredited surgery center for the safest, most natural-looking results. Contact our Pasadena or Sherman Oaks office today to schedule your consultation.