Brow Lift
The upper face is the main focal point of communication, carrying your expressions of joy, surprise, and warmth. Over time, natural structural shifts cause the soft tissues of the forehead to descend, forcing the eyebrows downward. This drift often can lead to deep forehead lines, hooded upper eyelids, and make you look tired, angry, or sad, even when you feel perfectly content. A surgical brow lift smooths the forehead and opens the eyes, subtly lifting the upper face to restore a bright, youthful appearance.
Dr. Paige Kennedy is a double-board-certified surgeon specializing exclusively in facial rejuvenation. This focus allows her to bring unparalleled expertise and personalization to every patient and procedure. Her advanced training allows her to accurately reposition the forehead tissues without creating an overly corrected look, providing soft, natural results that highlight the natural beauty of your features. If you are ready to learn how a brow lift can refresh your appearance, we encourage you to schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Kennedy today.
Elevates drooping brows, reduces frown lines, smooths forehead creases, and opens up heavy, hooded eyes.
Outpatient surgical procedure performed under sedation or general anesthesia
Provides a long-lasting, youthful position for the forehead that ages gracefully over a decade or more.
Most patients feel ready to return to social settings and light daily routines within one or two weeks.
A brow lift, also referred to as a forehead lift, is a precise cosmetic procedure designed to correct heavy, drooping brows and smooth out stubborn forehead lines. The skin loses its elasticity with age, and the supportive deep tissues begin to stretch and deflate. Brow lift surgery lifts the underlying structures to restore the eyebrows to a more youthful position above the eyes.
Every patient has a unique skeletal structure and hairline, which is why Dr. Kennedy utilizes a variety of brow lift techniques. Depending on your anatomy, you may benefit from one of several brow lift techniques. Dr. Kennedy will provide expert guidance on the best method for your goals, anatomy, and lifestyle. Whatever the approach, the goal is to create a smooth, youthful forehead and brow area for a beautifully well-rested look.
This minimally invasive technique uses tiny incisions hidden behind the hairline and a small camera to gently lift the upper face with minimal downtime.
This focused procedure utilizes hidden incisions near the temples to specifically elevate the outer part of the eyebrows, beautifully opening up hooded eyes.
This method places a precise incision right along the front edge of the hairline, making it ideal for patients who want to lift their eyebrows without raising an already high hairline.
This highly straightforward approach removes small sections of skin immediately above the eyebrows to provide an effective lift for patients prioritizing direct correction.
This traditional technique uses an incision running from ear to ear well behind the hairline to address severe skin laxity and smooth deep forehead furrows.
This specialized approach places incisions within natural, deep forehead wrinkles to camouflage scars while lifting heavy, drooping brows.
Your procedure takes place in a fully accredited surgical facility, with every step focused on your comfort and safety. A brow lift is typically performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation, based on your personalized plan. Dr. Kennedy makes incisions with extreme care, ensuring they are well hidden within the hair or natural creases to ensure minimal scarring.
Dr. Kennedy accesses the underlying structural layers of the upper face to gently release and elevate the heavy, fallen tissues. By lifting the forehead structures together, she smooths away deep folds and repositions sagging skin back to its youthful position. If redundant skin is present, it is precisely removed to restore a smooth forehead and brow. She then closes the incisions with fine sutures. When your surgery is complete, you are taken to a recovery area for monitoring before returning home the same day.
A forehead lift treats age-related concerns like drooping eyebrows that sit flat or heavy across the brow ridge, leading to droopy eyelids that create a tired appearance or even interfere with vision. It also smooths away horizontal lines on the forehead and vertical furrows between the eyebrows. By lifting the underlying layers, the surgery reduces wrinkles that topical treatments can no longer improve.
A brow lift is a focused procedure that restores the vibrance and harmony of the upper face. Dr. Kennedy's advanced surgical techniques provide a natural-looking lift that never appears overly pulled or immobile. Elevating a heavy brow takes pressure off your upper eyelids, opening the eye area and reducing strain on the forehead muscles. Seeing a refreshed, youthful appearance in the mirror can provide a noticeable boost to your daily confidence and enhance your ability to express yourself.
If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of sagging brows, heavy upper eyelids, or deep forehead wrinkles, a brow lift may be a good fit for you. Candidates should be in good overall health, without any conditions that could complicate healing. Smoking or using nicotine restricts blood flow and impairs healing, so you must completely stop smoking well before and after your surgery. During your brow lift consultation, Dr. Kennedy will thoroughly review your medical history to ensure this procedure is the safest path for your goals.
Understanding the brow lift recovery process helps you prepare for a smooth healing experience and ensures excellent results. Immediately following your surgery, you will rest briefly in the recovery area before a friend or family member drives you home. You will experience mild swelling and bruising around the forehead and eyes, along with a temporary feeling of tightness or numbness across the scalp, which is well managed with medication and proper aftercare.
During the first week, it's important to keep your head elevated, even while sleeping, to help reduce swelling and assist your body in draining fluid. Dr. Kennedy may advise you to use cold compresses around your eyes and brow area to improve your comfort during the first few days. Dr. Kennedy will monitor your progress at follow-up appointments and remain fully available to address questions or concerns. Most patients return to work after one to two weeks.
The final results of your forehead lift will continue to emerge as swelling resolves over the weeks following surgery. Patients enjoy a naturally elevated brow position, a smooth forehead, and a bright, open gaze. The tired, heavy shadow over your eyes is replaced by a youthful contour that preserves your authentic facial expressions.
These improvements are built to last, with most patients enjoying their refreshed look for ten years or longer. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, wearing daily sun protection, and utilizing medical-grade skincare will help preserve your results over time.
Your face is your most defining feature, and it deserves the dedicated care of a true specialist. Dr. Paige Kennedy specializes in facial and neck rejuvenation, enabling her to incorporate today's most advanced surgical techniques and aesthetic principles into your personalized treatment plan. Recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, she is known for helping her patients achieve naturally beautiful results at her boutique practice right here in Acadiana.
Yes, many patients choose to have eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, at the same time as their forehead lift. While a brow lift restores the eyebrows to a youthful position, eyelid surgery removes excess skin and fat pockets from the actual eyelids. Combining these procedures creates a completely harmonious, balanced, and comprehensive rejuvenation of the entire upper face.
A traditional lift primarily targets the forehead and the position of the eyebrows, but certain advanced techniques can improve the outer part of the eye area. For deep expression lines like crow's feet, Dr. Kennedy may recommend combining your surgery with nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. Utilizing strategic dermal fillers or laser skin resurfacing can beautifully smooth the surrounding skin texture.
The endoscopic brow lift is highly popular because it uses a small camera and tiny incisions behind the hairline, which leads to minimal scarring and a shorter recovery time. However, an open brow lift or coronal lift may be better for patients with severe excess skin or a very high hairline. Dr. Kennedy evaluates your facial structure to help you select the exact technique that matches your anatomy.
Most patients need to wait at least four to six weeks after their surgical procedure before using chemical hair dyes or bleach. The incision lines behind the hairline must be completely healed and sealed to prevent irritation or infection from harsh chemicals. Dr. Kennedy will evaluate your healing progress during your follow-up visits to give you a safe, personalized timeline.
A nonsurgical brow lift typically utilizes neurotoxins like Botox or Dysport to temporarily relax the muscles that pull the eyebrows downward, creating a subtle lift. While this is an excellent option for younger patients with early signs of aging, it cannot remove excess skin or correct severe tissue drooping. For a long-lasting, structural change, a surgical brow lift remains the most effective option.
A permanent surprised look only happens when a surgeon over-tightens the forehead skin or places the brows too high above the eye socket. Dr. Paige Kennedy specializes in natural results, focusing on restoring the tissue to its organic, youthful baseline. She carefully anchors the brow area to ensure your facial movements and expressions remain completely fluid and authentic.
The total brow lift cost varies based on the specific surgical techniques used, whether multiple procedures are performed together, and facility fees. Because every treatment plan at our boutique practice is fully customized to your goals, we provide a clear financial breakdown after your personal consultation. We focus on open, honest communication so you can plan your aesthetic investment comfortably.
As with any surgical procedure, potential risks include minor bleeding, temporary numbness across the scalp, asymmetry, or changes in the hairline. Choosing a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who operates in accredited settings significantly minimizes these clinical risks. Dr. Kennedy provides structured guidelines, such as advising patients to limit alcohol consumption and stop smoking, to ensure a safe recovery.
