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 Philadelphia clinics below and request a free consultation.
$4,000–$9,000
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Body Arts & Science Center LLC Plastic & Cosmetic Facility is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 700 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.
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Buinewicz Plastic Surgery and Medspa is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 543 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Kole Plastic Surgery Center - Bucks County is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 5 stars across 269 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.
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Kirk Lozada, MD, Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 5 stars across 250 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.
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Bloom Facial Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 319 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.
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Main Line Plastic Surgery- Raymond Jean MD is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 5 stars across 203 Google reviews, performing 25 tracked procedures.
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Lohner Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 261 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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W Cosmetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 253 Google reviews, performing 9 tracked procedures.
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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.
One procedure, results typically hold 10 years or more
7 to 10 days of swelling and bruising around the forehead and eyes, most people back at work in about a week
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
26 plastic surgery practices in the Philadelphia area list brow lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 23 Philadelphia 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.
Techniques named for brow lift: Temporal or Limited Incision Brow Lift, Endoscopic brow lift, ENDOSCOPIC BROW LIFT.
Endoscopic brow lift techniques use small incisions hidden in the hairline, allowing effective brow elevation with less recovery than traditional approaches.
It can take up to six months to see final brow lift results because it takes some time for the swelling to subside.
Ideal candidates for a brow lift are individuals in their 40s or older.
There are two main types of brow lifts . The traditional approach involves a long incision to access the facial muscles of the forehead directly. The endoscopic approach involves making tiny incisions to elevate the forehead and brow. The latter is the preferred method since it is less invasive.
The endoscopic brow lift is a minimally invasive alternative to the coronal lift that uses 3–5 small incisions hidden within the hairline rather than a long ear-to-ear incision.
Brow lift surgery is typically an outpatient procedure. Patients return home the same day with instructions for incision care and early recovery.
brow lift surgery can be combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), facelift, or injectable treatments like Botox or dermal fillers
A forehead lift combined with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and a facelift for overall facial rejuvenation can help reduce facial signs of aging, particularly around the eyes.
Dr. Claytor and his Philadelphia endoscopic brow lift patients love that this technique preserves the natural hairline position.
Coronal brow lift: This procedure involves making an incision in the hairline from ear to ear.
Lateral brow lift: Incisions will be made within the hairline above each lateral brow.
Dr. Lo’s preferred technique to lift the brows is called the temporal brow lift, where an incision is made just behind the hairline and hides easily in your hair.
With Dr. Lo’s technique, your brow lift should last for an average of 10 years
A brow lift is performed under general anesthesia and typically lasts about two hours.
This is the least invasive of all brow lifts , yet very powerful! Using an incision hidden within the brow line excess skin is removed
Forehead reduction procedures and hairline-lowering procedures can be combined with a brow lift to add an extra element of correction seen in a lower hairline.
THE ENDOSCOPIC BROW LIFT
The Coronal Brow Lift, the most invasive surgery, typically requires the longest recovery time. Many patients return to work within 7-10 days.
Dr. Louis Bucky, often performs a brow lift in conjunction with a facelift .
Dr. Bucky and our team have developed a unique postoperative care program designed to expedite the recovery process following your brow lift surgery.
Temporal or Limited Incision Brow Lift
Brow Lift generally runs $4,000–$9,000 per procedure, and each Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Philadelphia providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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