Brow Lifts raise and reshape the brow area to soften a tired or heavy look. They can lessen deep forehead lines, open up the space above the eyes, and improve brow position when it has drifted down with age or genetics. Surgeons may use an endoscopic approach with small hidden cuts in the hairline, or a hairline/temple approach when more lift or shaping is needed. The aim is not a surprised look, but a calm, refreshed expression that still looks like you. During planning, your surgeon studies brow height, eyelid skin, and how your brows move when you talk and smile. Photos help set a clear target.

With Brow Lifts, your surgeon chooses the lift based on your anatomy, hairline, and goals. Some people mainly want the outer brow lifted, while others need a smoother forehead and a gentle lift across the full brow. Many procedures are outpatient, using local numbing with relaxation or general anesthesia. Temporary swelling, bruising, and tightness are common early on, and mild numb spots on the scalp can happen while nerves settle. Like any surgery, there are risks such as bleeding, infection, fluid buildup, scarring, or uneven lift, so careful technique and follow-up matter. If upper eyelid skin is also heavy, your surgeon may discuss pairing treatment for a more balanced result.

Results from Brow Lifts show up as swelling fades, usually over several weeks, with finer settling over a few months. Most people feel ready for desk work in about a week, but workouts and heavy lifting often wait longer to protect healing tissues. You’ll be guided on sleep position, cold compress use, and how to wash your hair without pulling on the incisions. Incisions are placed to hide in hair-bearing areas when possible, and scar care plus sunscreen help them fade. In Grand Rapids, MI, strong sun is a big reason to protect healing skin and avoid direct heat early on. A good plan focuses on harmony between brows, eyes, and forehead so the change looks natural in real life and in photos.