Brow Lift Surgeryin Scottsdale, AZ
What is a Brow Lift?
Over time, the brow may begin to descend, making you appear tired, stern, or older than you feel. A brow lift is a surgical procedure designed to raise the eyebrows, smooth forehead lines, and open the eye area, restoring a more refreshed and youthful look while maintaining your natural facial expression.
A Modern Evolution: From Long Scars to Hidden Precision
In the past, brow lifts required large, open incisions and extensive downtime. Today, modern techniques allow surgeons to create beautiful, long-lasting results with small, well-hidden incisions and far less disruption to surrounding tissues. Our surgeons specialize in these advanced, minimal-access techniques tailored to your facial anatomy and aesthetic goals.
What a Brow Lift Can Improve:
- Heavy or drooping eyebrows
- Deep forehead lines and furrows
- “11” frown lines between the eyebrows
- Hooding of the upper eyelids
- A tired, angry, or sad appearance
Many patients choose to combine a brow lift with upper eyelid surgery or a facelift for a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
Endoscopic Brow Lift (Minimally Invasive)
Ideal for patients with mild to moderate brow drooping, the endoscopic brow lift uses 4–5 small incisions hidden behind the hairline. This minimally invasive technique involves a tiny camera (endoscope) and specialized instruments to lift the brow and release muscle tension, all while preserving the hairline and minimizing visible scarring.
Temporal (Lateral) Brow Lift (Subtle and Focused)
With short incisions placed in the temples behind the hairline, the temporal brow lift is a low-invasiveness option ideal for subtly elevating the outer brow and smoothing crow’s feet. Often performed alongside eyelid surgery, this technique provides a naturally refreshed appearance with minimal visible scarring.
Pretrichial (Hairline) Brow Lift (Ideal for High Foreheads)
This moderately invasive technique uses an incision along the frontal hairline, making it especially suitable for patients with a tall forehead who want to lift the brows without increasing forehead height. The incision is well hidden at the hairline and can actually help shorten the forehead while providing a noticeable lift to the brow area.
Direct Brow Lift (Precise Control or Asymmetry Correction)
The direct brow lift involves an incision just above the eyebrows, typically hidden within natural creases. This moderate to high invasiveness technique offers precise control, making it ideal for older patients, men with prominent brows, or those needing revision or correction of brow asymmetry. While it allows for exact brow shaping, it may leave a visible scar in some patients, depending on skin type and anatomy.
Coronal (Traditional) Brow Lift (Less Common Today)
The coronal brow lift involves a long incision across the scalp from ear to ear and is considered a highly invasive technique. While less commonly performed today, it may be appropriate for patients with significant brow droop or in revisional cases where other methods are not sufficient. This approach allows for dramatic lifting but requires a longer recovery and may result in a more noticeable scar hidden within the hair.
| Technique | Incision Location | Visibility | Invasiveness | Best For |
| Endoscopic | Small scalp incisions behind hairline | Hidden | Minimal | Mild sagging, early aging |
| Temporal | Small scalp incisions behind hairline | Hidden | Low | Lateral brow lift |
| Pretrichial | Along frontal hairline | Subtle | Moderate | High foreheads |
| Direct | Just above eyebrows | Possibly visible | Moderate-High | Precision or asymmetry |
| Coronal | Across top of scalp | Hidden in hair | High | Severe droop/revision |
The Defyne Approach
Our surgeons are trained in the most advanced, modern brow lift techniques, with a focus on natural results, minimal scarring, and thoughtful aesthetic planning. Every procedure is customized to your face, so you still look like yourself, just more refreshed.
What to Expect
A consultation is the first step toward achieving your individual aesthetic and anti-aging goals at Defyne. During this meeting, you will speak with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons to discuss your concerns about forehead lines, sagging brows, or a tired appearance, and explore whether a brow lift is the right solution for you.
If a brow lift is deemed appropriate, you may be asked to stop or adjust certain medications and discontinue smoking. Your surgeon will provide detailed pre-operative instructions to help ensure a smooth procedure and optimal recovery.
Brow lift surgery can be performed using general or local anesthesia with sedation. The surgical techniques used ultimately depend on the type of brow lift procedure that is right for you. At Defyne, our plastic surgeons are skilled in a range of brow lift techniques to match your goals and anatomy. Options include the minimally invasive endoscopic brow lift, the subtle temporal lift for the outer brow, the pretrichial lift for patients with high foreheads, the direct lift for precise control or asymmetry correction, and the more extensive coronal lift for significant drooping. During your consultation, we’ll recommend the best approach to achieve natural-looking, balanced results with minimal scarring.
Recovery from a brow lift is generally well tolerated, with most patients experiencing a downtime of about 5 to 10 days, depending on the technique used. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with twilight sedation or general anesthesia. Swelling and bruising tend to peak within the first 48 to 72 hours, but these effects can be managed effectively with cold compresses and keeping the head elevated. Most individuals feel comfortable returning to work within 7 to 10 days. While initial results become visible within 4 to 6 weeks, subtle improvements continue to develop over the following months. Brow lift results are long-lasting, often maintaining a more youthful, refreshed appearance for 7 to 10 years or longer. Our team will provide detailed aftercare instructions to help ensure a smooth and successful recovery.
What to Expect
-
Prepare
A consultation is the first step toward achieving your individual aesthetic and anti-aging goals at Defyne. During this meeting, you will speak with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons to discuss your concerns about forehead lines, sagging brows, or a tired appearance, and explore whether a brow lift is the right solution for you.
If a brow lift is deemed appropriate, you may be asked to stop or adjust certain medications and discontinue smoking. Your surgeon will provide detailed pre-operative instructions to help ensure a smooth procedure and optimal recovery.
-
During Your Procedure
Brow lift surgery can be performed using general or local anesthesia with sedation. The surgical techniques used ultimately depend on the type of brow lift procedure that is right for you. At Defyne, our plastic surgeons are skilled in a range of brow lift techniques to match your goals and anatomy. Options include the minimally invasive endoscopic brow lift, the subtle temporal lift for the outer brow, the pretrichial lift for patients with high foreheads, the direct lift for precise control or asymmetry correction, and the more extensive coronal lift for significant drooping. During your consultation, we’ll recommend the best approach to achieve natural-looking, balanced results with minimal scarring.
-
Downtime & Recovery
Recovery from a brow lift is generally well tolerated, with most patients experiencing a downtime of about 5 to 10 days, depending on the technique used. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with twilight sedation or general anesthesia. Swelling and bruising tend to peak within the first 48 to 72 hours, but these effects can be managed effectively with cold compresses and keeping the head elevated. Most individuals feel comfortable returning to work within 7 to 10 days. While initial results become visible within 4 to 6 weeks, subtle improvements continue to develop over the following months. Brow lift results are long-lasting, often maintaining a more youthful, refreshed appearance for 7 to 10 years or longer. Our team will provide detailed aftercare instructions to help ensure a smooth and successful recovery.
are you a good fit?
Brow Lift Surgery Candidates
You may be a good candidate for brow lift surgery if you’ve noticed your eyebrows have lowered with age, leading to a tired or heavy appearance in the upper face. Many candidates also experience upper eyelid heaviness due to sagging brows and seek a more open, refreshed look. A brow lift offers long-lasting improvement to the forehead and brow area, making it an ideal option for those looking to rejuvenate their appearance. The best candidates are in good overall health, nonsmokers, and have realistic expectations about the outcome of the procedure.
What Our Patients Say
Read More
Dr. Tessler is fantastic, he listened to everything I was nervous about and made me feel very comfortable. He gave me exactly what I was imagining and hoping for! All of the staff was very welcoming, sweet, and kind as well. I couldn’t recommend them enough!
- K.M.
Wonderful, professional and caring team with strong expertise across a range of state-of-the-art skin rejuvenation and enhancement techniques. With the right blend of knowledge, personal attention and proactive solutions, tailored to my individual needs, Dr. Tessler and his team delivered outstanding results.
- B.W.
Next to being an extremely intelligent and beyond-competent surgeon, Dr. Tessler is one of the coolest, down-to-earth individuals I’ve met. He will answer a million questions and never once makes you feel rushed. He explains things in a way that breaks down the process but doesn’t lose the value of his experience or professionalism. The first time I met him he made me feel like we’ve known each other for forever (that’s how comfortable he made me feel)!
- S.D.
Defyne is full of the most educated, kindest, most helpful group of people I have ever had the experience of working with. Every single time I step into the office they make me feel like I’m the most important person in the world.
- S.D.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
A consultation is the best way to explore your options and get a personalized recommendation. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what’s possible and what technique is right for you.
Schedule your consultation at Defyne today and reclaim the rested, confident expression you deserve.
https://crm.symplast.com/v2/location/qXFXdyjF2jevgT5XesXp/dashboard
Latest Innovations
