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Brow Lift (Forehead Lift) in San Jose

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 San Jose clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in San Jose

$4,000–$9,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Brow Lift surgeons in San Jose

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

Cheng Plastic Surgery in San Jose

Cheng Plastic Surgery

San Jose

4.9 (286) · Google

Financing available

Cheng Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in San Jose, California, rated 4.9 stars across 286 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.

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Aesthetx in San Jose

Aesthetx

San Jose

4.8 (190) · Google

Financing available

Aesthetx is a plastic surgery practice in San Jose, California, rated 4.8 stars across 190 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.

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Korman Plastic Surgery & Wunderbar MedSpa in San Jose

Korman Plastic Surgery & Wunderbar MedSpa

San Jose

4.8 (109) · Google

Financing available

Korman Plastic Surgery & Wunderbar MedSpa is a plastic surgery practice in San Jose, California, rated 4.8 stars across 109 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Reveal Plastic Surgery in San Jose

Reveal Plastic Surgery

San Jose

4.9 (66) · Google

Financing available

Reveal Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in San Jose, California, rated 4.9 stars across 66 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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Maan Plastic Surgery in San Jose

Maan Plastic Surgery

San Jose

4.9 (56) · Google

Financing available

Maan Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in San Jose, California, rated 4.9 stars across 56 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.

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Lisa Hwang, MD | Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery in San Jose

Lisa Hwang, MD | Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery

San Jose

5.0 (39) · Google

Financing available

Lisa Hwang, MD | Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in San Jose, California, rated 5 stars across 39 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.

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Nearest Brow Lift providers to San Jose

No San Jose 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 San Jose: the numbers

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

  • Together the 12 with Google reviews hold 1,219 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 4 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: San Jose (5), Campbell (3), Los Gatos (2), Palo Alto (1), Saratoga (1).
  • 1 of 12 list Saturday hours on Google.
From their own websites

What San Jose brow lift practices state about themselves

What 11 San Jose 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.

  • 2 of 11 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • 2 of 11 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 11 state an accredited surgical facility
  • 3 of 11 mention financing, naming Cherry (1), PatientFi (1)
  • Languages practices say they speak: Mandarin (1)
  • 4 of 11 show before-and-after photos on their site

Techniques named for brow lift: Endoscopic Brow Lift, endoscopic brow lift, Infra-brow lift technique.

In their words

CA Aesthetics: Bay Area Plastic Surgery Eric Li, MDDuring the recovery phase following your brow lift surgery, you can expect swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort around the brow area, which is normal and typically subsides within the first week or two.
AesthetxIn an endoscopic brow lift, small incisions are made in the hairline.
Korman Plastic Surgery & Wunderbar MedSpamany patients who have had blepharoplasty (upper eyelid lifts) feel residual hooding over their eyebrows. These are patients who would definitely benefit from brow lifts.
Chase Lay, MD | Facial Plastics & Asian Eyelid SurgeryDr. Lay uses the Infra-brow lift technique by making the incision right below the eyebrow (he tries to hide it right along the hairline). This helps lift and create a more open eye for patients who have a heavier eyelid.
Reveal Plastic SurgeryA coronal brow lift requires an incision from ear to ear to lift the forehead and remove excess skin.
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CA Aesthetics: Bay Area Plastic Surgery Eric Li, MDYou may notice initial improvements in the appearance of your brow area shortly after the swelling subsides, which usually occurs within a few weeks after the brow lift procedure.
Korman Plastic Surgery & Wunderbar MedSpaDr. Korman will bandage the incision site for the first couple of days following your brow lift.
Reveal Plastic SurgeryNo matter which method of brow lift is being performed, Dr. Maser and Dr. Bates will choose the incision lines carefully so that any scars will be well hidden.
SVIA Plastic Surgery Los Gatos - Home of Liu Plastic SurgeryAll brow lifts conceal the incision at or behind the hairline.Patients who have a very low brow may require the traditional (coronal) brow lift.
Cheng Plastic SurgeryA brow lift addresses creases and lines on the brow, lifting the tissues from within.A brow lift leads to extremely long-lasting results. Most of the patients never need another brow lift in their whole life.
Lisa Hwang, MD | Aesthetics & Plastic SurgeryFacelift reverses these signs of aging by correcting the underlying problems of muscle and skin laxity, skin excess, and volume loss. It is often performed with adjunct procedures such as brow lift, neck lift, and/or fat grafting.
Illuminate Plastic Surgery - San JoseTo perform a brow lift Palo Alto & San Jose plastic surgeon Dr. Boudreault will use one of four techniques, tailored to your specific anatomy, hair and skin type.After a brow lift Palo Alto or San Jose patients can expect a recovery time of seven to fourteen days, while swelling and bruising subside.
FAQ

Brow Lift in San Jose: common questions

How much does Brow Lift cost in San Jose?

Brow Lift generally runs $4,000–$9,000 per procedure, and each San Jose 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 San Jose clinics for a personalized quote.

When will I see results from Brow Lift?

Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. San Jose providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

How long do Brow Lift results last?

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

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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