Overview
The position of the brow profoundly influences how alert, approachable, or fatigued you appear. A descended brow — often a genetic trait in younger patients, and an aging change in older ones — creates a hooded appearance that no amount of eye cream corrects. Dr. Fern performs endoscopic and temporal brow lifts customized to each patient's brow position, forehead length, and the degree of correction needed.
Are You a Good Candidate?
Ideal candidates for brow lift typically present with one or more of the following:
- Brows that sit at or below the orbital rim
- Horizontal forehead lines from compensatory brow elevation
- Vertical glabellar lines (between the brows) from chronic furrowing
- Hooding over upper eyelids partially caused by brow descent
- Overall tired or stern resting expression
The Procedure
Dr. Fern's approach to brow lift proceeds through the following steps:
- Endoscopic approach uses 3–5 small incisions within the hairline — no long coronal scar
- Forehead tissue elevated; muscles contributing to frown lines weakened as needed
- Brows repositioned to an aesthetically appropriate height for your anatomy
- Fixation with absorbable devices — no permanent hardware
- Temporal lift for patients needing lateral brow elevation only
Recovery
Numbness of the forehead is normal and resolves over weeks. Swelling and bruising are moderate for 7–10 days. Most patients return to work in 10–14 days. Results are long-lasting — typically 7–12 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a brow lift make me look surprised?
Not with the endoscopic approach. Dr. Fern elevates only as much as the anatomy requires and targets lateral rather than medial elevation in most patients, producing a natural, restful look.
Should I do a brow lift or just eyelid surgery?
The two address different things. If your upper eyelid hooding is mainly from brow descent, eyelid surgery alone will be insufficient. A proper examination distinguishes between the two — and sometimes both are warranted.