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Cosmetic Surgery · Birmingham, Alabama

Brow Lift (Forehead Lift) in Birmingham

Surgery that raises a descended brow to its natural position, opening the upper eye area and softening the tired or stern look that heavy brows create. Compare Birmingham clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Birmingham

$4,000–$9,000

per procedure · USD

A general range for Birmingham, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

Surgeon directory

Brow Lift surgeons in Birmingham

Plastic surgeons in Birmingham who list brow lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.

Cohn Plastic Surgery in Birmingham

Cohn Plastic Surgery

Birmingham

4.9 (200) · Google

Financing available

Cohn Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.9 stars across 200 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.

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Steinmetz Plastic Surgery in Birmingham

Steinmetz Plastic Surgery

Birmingham

4.8 (192) · Google

Financing available

Steinmetz Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.8 stars across 192 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Hedden, Gunn, and Halka Plastic Surgery in Birmingham

Hedden, Gunn, and Halka Plastic Surgery

Birmingham

4.6 (563) · Google

Financing available

Hedden, Gunn, and Halka Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.6 stars across 563 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Petro Facial Plastic Surgery in Birmingham

Petro Facial Plastic Surgery

Birmingham

4.7 (192) · Google

Petro Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.7 stars across 192 Google reviews, performing 6 tracked procedures.

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Core Plastic Surgery: Grady Core, MD, FACS in Birmingham

Core Plastic Surgery: Grady Core, MD, FACS

Birmingham

4.8 (109) · Google

Financing available

Core Plastic Surgery: Grady Core, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.8 stars across 109 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Joshua Halka, MD - Plastic Surgeon in Birmingham

Dr. Joshua Halka, MD - Plastic Surgeon

Birmingham

4.9 (69) · Google

Financing available

Dr. Joshua Halka, MD - Plastic Surgeon is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.9 stars across 69 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Dr. J. Stephen Gunn, MD - Plastic Surgeon in Birmingham

Dr. J. Stephen Gunn, MD - Plastic Surgeon

Birmingham

4.8 (66) · Google

Financing available

Dr. J. Stephen Gunn, MD - Plastic Surgeon is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.8 stars across 66 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Nearest Brow Lift providers to Birmingham

No Birmingham clinics list Brow Lift yet. These are the closest cities where providers are available now.

About Brow Lift

Surgery that raises a descended brow to its natural position, opening the upper eye area and softening the tired or stern look that heavy brows create.

Sessions

One procedure, results typically hold 10 years or more

Downtime

7 to 10 days of swelling and bruising around the forehead and eyes, most people back at work in about a week

Good candidate

People whose brows sit low or press onto the upper eyelids, who raise their eyebrows constantly to see or look alert, or whose resting expression reads as tired or angry

  • Lifts the brow itself rather than trimming eyelid skin, treating the actual cause of many hooded eyes
  • Opens the upper eye area and relieves the habit of holding the forehead raised
  • Softens a heavy, stern, or tired resting expression
  • Frequently combined with eyelid surgery for a balanced upper-face result
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At a glance

Brow Lift in Birmingham: the numbers

8 plastic surgery practices in the Birmingham area list brow lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.

  • Together the 8 with Google reviews hold 1,561 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 6 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Birmingham (6), Vestavia Hills (2).
From their own websites

What Birmingham brow lift practices state about themselves

What 8 Birmingham practices that list brow lift say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.

  • 6 of 8 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Surgery (3), American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (1), American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1)
  • 2 of 8 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 4 of 8 state an accredited surgical facility
  • 2 of 8 mention financing, naming CareCredit (1)
  • 3 of 8 show before-and-after photos on their site

Techniques named for brow lift: endoscopic brow lift, endoscopic brow lifts.

In their words

Cohn Plastic SurgeryBrow lift surgery is a highly individualized procedure that may be a good option if you are bothered by exaggerated facial expression lines or other signs of aging in the brow and forehead region.
Schaffer Plastic Surgery: Dr. Christopher J. SchafferYou may want to consider a brow lift revision if you have asymmetry of brow position from your original surgery or if you are experiencing a post-procedure issue.
Petro Facial Plastic SurgeryBrow lift surgery can reduce the creases that develop between the eyes and across the forehead. Brow lift procedures also improve frown lines and raise eyebrows to create a more alert and youthful position.
Core Plastic Surgery: Grady Core, MD, FACSDr. Grady Core is the longest-practicing endoscopic brow lift specialist in the world.
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Cohn Plastic SurgeryIn some cases, a brow lift is combined with an eyelid lift procedure to the upper and lower eyelids.
Petro Facial Plastic SurgeryPatients should keep their head elevated for several days after your brow lift to minimize swelling.
Core Plastic Surgery: Grady Core, MD, FACSBrow lifts smooth the forehead and remove the furrowed brow expression that makes you look angry.
FAQ

Brow Lift in Birmingham: common questions

How much does Brow Lift cost in Birmingham?

Brow Lift generally runs $4,000–$9,000 per procedure, and each Birmingham clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Birmingham clinics for a personalized quote.

How long do Brow Lift results last?

Results vary by patient, but most Birmingham providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Brow Lift series.

Can I wear makeup after Brow Lift?

Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.

How much does a brow lift cost?

Nationally, $4,000 to $9,000 including surgeon, anesthesia, and facility. Endoscopic lifts through small incisions in the hairline occupy most of that range. A limited temporal lift addressing only the outer brow runs lower. Combining a brow lift with eyelid surgery is common and costs less than staging the two operations separately.

Do I need a brow lift or eyelid surgery?

This is the central question of the upper face, and plenty of people get the wrong operation. If the fold hanging over your eye is excess lid skin while the brow sits at its normal height, blepharoplasty is the answer. If the brow itself has descended and is pushing the lid down, removing lid skin leaves the heaviness and can pull the brow lower. The mirror test helps, and a surgeon who evaluates both routinely gives the honest answer. Many patients benefit from both together.

Will a brow lift make me look surprised?

The startled look comes from overcorrection, lifting the brow past its natural position, and it was a hazard of older techniques that pulled hard on the forehead. Modern endoscopic lifts reposition the brow to where it sat in your thirties and secure it there. Reviewing a surgeon's results specifically for natural brow position is the practical safeguard.

How does a surgical brow lift compare to Botox or a thread lift?

A Botox brow lift relaxes the muscles that pull the brow down, buying a couple of millimeters for three to four months, and it is a reasonable preview or maintenance tool. Threads lift modestly and fade within a year or so. Surgery repositions the brow by a genuine amount and holds for a decade or more. The non-surgical options serve early or mild descent, and they cannot substitute for surgery once the brow truly sits low.

Where are the incisions?

Endoscopic lifts use three to five incisions under an inch long, hidden behind the hairline, through which the surgeon releases and repositions the brow with a camera. Temporal lifts use small incisions at the temples. Older coronal techniques ran an incision across the top of the head and are now uncommon. Hairline position matters to the plan, so mention any concern about a high forehead in consultation.

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