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 Pittsburgh clinics below and request a free consultation.
$4,000–$9,000
per procedure · USD
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Plastic surgeons in Pittsburgh who list brow lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Golla Center for Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, rated 4.8 stars across 684 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.
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Avery C. Capone, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, rated 5 stars across 208 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Beleza Plastic Surgery & Med Spa: Dr. Anna Wooten is a plastic surgery practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 169 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Marc D. Liang, M.D., F.A.C.S: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Pittsburgh is a plastic surgery practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, rated 4.8 stars across 109 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Simona V. Pautler, MD FACS: Plastic Surgery Pittsburgh is a plastic surgery practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 74 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.
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Bellissimo Plastic Surgery & Medi Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 66 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Bellissimo Plastic Surgery & Medi Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, rated 4.8 stars across 81 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Brian V. Heil MD FACS Premier Plastic Surgery, PC is a plastic surgery practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, rated 4.6 stars across 183 Google reviews, performing 27 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
9 plastic surgery practices in the Pittsburgh area list brow lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 7 Pittsburgh 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: gliding brow lift, Endoscopic Brow Lift.
You may be an ideal candidate for a brow lift if you have noticed the development of skin laxity or other visible signs of aging around or between your eyebrows
Brow Lift procedures are typically performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation.
The limited incision brow lift, also called a temporal brow lift, utilizes incisions that are approximately one inch in length and are placed just above the temple, along the hairline.
a traditional pretrichial or coronal brow lift - in which the incision is placed along or behind the hairline
If the brow has descended , a conservative brow lift may be recommended with (or instead of) eyelid surgery for the most balanced, natural result.
The gliding brow lift technique minimizes scarring
Brow Lift is most commonly performed on patients between 40 and 60 years old.
Designed to correct the most severe sagging, the coronal brow lift is performed with a single, long incision made behind the hairline and goes from one ear to the other.
Our surgeons may recommend a limited lateral brow lift . This technique hides the incision in the temple region of your hairline
Coronal Brow Lift : Involves an ear to ear incision made discreetly within the hairline. Best for patients needing significant lifting.
Facelift surgery can be performed in conjunction with other facial rejuvenation procedures , including a forehead lift, eyelid surgery, or a nose lift.
Forehead lifts, (also known as brow lifts,) are an incredibly quick and effective way to erase years of frown lines through a simple, outpatient procedure.
Brow Lift generally runs $4,000–$9,000 per procedure, and each Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh clinics for a personalized quote.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Pittsburgh providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
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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