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 Luis Obispo clinics below and request a free consultation.
$4,000–$9,000
per procedure · USD
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Plastic surgeons in San Luis Obispo who list brow lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Chalekson Plastic Surgery | Med Spa is a plastic surgery practice in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 4.8 stars across 155 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.
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Paul T. Stallman, MD is a plastic surgery practice in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 4.9 stars across 75 Google reviews, performing 5 tracked procedures.
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Justin Hellman, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 5 stars across 51 Google reviews, performing 2 tracked procedures.
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Craig Merrill, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 4.8 stars across 61 Google reviews, performing 2 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Wally Hosn, MD is a plastic surgery practice in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 4.8 stars across 37 Google reviews, performing 8 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
5 plastic surgery practices in the San Luis Obispo area list brow lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 5 San Luis Obispo 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: Endoscopic brow lift, temporal brow lift.
the endoscopic brow lift utilizes very small, cosmetically pleasing incisions which are well camouflaged just behind the hairline. It therefore reduces recovery time and risks such as hair loss which were common with the older procedures.
For some patients, Dr Hellman will recommend a temporal brow lift. This procedure is similar to the full endoscopic brow lift, however the focus is only on the outer corners of the brow, which tend to fall.
Endoscopic brow lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty
Brow Lift generally runs $4,000–$9,000 per procedure, and each San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. San Luis Obispo 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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