As we age, the forehead and eyebrows naturally descend, creating deep forehead lines, heavy brows, and a tired, angry, or sad appearance—even when you feel well-rested. In some cases, drooping brows can also obstruct vision and contribute to upper eyelid hooding.
Dr. Michelle Lee, founder of PERK Plastic Surgery, performs advanced brow lifts in Beverly Hills to restore a youthful, refreshed expression while preserving natural facial balance and individuality.
A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, is a surgical procedure that elevates sagging eyebrows, smooths forehead wrinkles, and reduces frown lines between the brows. By repositioning the underlying muscles and tissues, the procedure restores a more open, relaxed, and youthful appearance to the upper face.
When performed with precision, a brow lift enhances the eyes without creating a surprised or unnatural look. Techniques may also be customized to subtly lift the outer brow for a refined, elegant appearance.
You may be an ideal candidate for a brow lift in Beverly Hills if you:
Both younger and mature patients may benefit, depending on anatomy and aesthetic goals
Browse Dr. Lee’s before and after gallery,
as a glimpse of what’s in store for you.
A properly performed brow lift should create a refreshed, natural appearance without an overly elevated or exaggerated look.
In most cases, hair shaving is minimal or unnecessary because incisions are carefully hidden within the hairline.
Yes. Brow lifts are commonly combined with eyelid surgery, facelift surgery, or facial rejuvenation treatments.
Most visible swelling improves within a few weeks, though subtle residual swelling may continue refining for several months as detailed in our facial post-surgery instructions.
A brow lift can create a more open appearance around the eyes, but it should not dramatically alter your natural eye shape.
Most patients describe discomfort as mild to moderate and manageable during recovery.
Incisions are typically concealed within the hairline or natural creases to help minimize visible scarring.
Yes. Some younger patients pursue brow lift surgery to address naturally low brows, asymmetry, or heavy upper facial anatomy.
A brow lift repositions the eyebrows and forehead tissue, while eyelid surgery addresses the eyelid skin and structure itself. Brow descent can contribute to upper eyelid hooding, so Dr. Michelle Lee evaluates both areas during your consultation. Many patients combine a brow lift with Asian eyelid surgery or other eyelid procedures for a more complete result around the eyes.
The right brow lift technique depends on your facial anatomy, hairline, degree of sagging, and aesthetic goals. Dr. Michelle Lee offers lateral, trichophytic, endoscopic, transpalpebral, and coronal approaches at PERK Plastic Surgery. Patients who also want lower-face rejuvenation may pair a lateral brow lift with a mini facelift or a deep plane facelift.
Brow lift results often last 10 years or more, although natural aging continues afterward. Final results continue to refine over several months as swelling resolves. Patients who want to plan for long-term facial health can explore Dr. Lee's approach to facial longevity.
Non-surgical treatments can soften forehead lines and frown lines, but they do not surgically reposition sagging brow tissue. Neurotoxins such as Daxxify relax the muscles that create wrinkles, and fractional CO2 laser resurfacing improves skin texture. Patients with noticeable brow descent may need surgery for a meaningful lift. Dr. Lee can recommend the right option or combination during your consultation. Explore all options under facial rejuvenation.
Brow lift recovery begins with swelling and bruising that gradually subside over the first week. Most patients return to work and social activities within 1-2 weeks and resume strenuous exercise after 3-4 weeks with Dr. Lee's approval. Review the facial post-surgery instructions for aftercare guidance, or see healing and results in the brow lift before and after gallery.
