Eyebrow Lift

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An eyebrow lift (also called a brow lift) is a cosmetic procedure that raises your eyebrows to a more youthful position. It reduces the “droopy” or tired look around the eyes. The result is a fresher, more alert appearance without changing your basic facial features.

•  Sagging eyebrows making the eyes look hooded or sad
   
• Small distance separating the eyebrows from the eyelid lashes
   
• Asymmetrical eyebrows

• Before surgery:  Make sure blood pressure is controlled.  Medications that cause bleeding or easy bruisability like anticoagulants should be stopped 1-2 weeks prior to surgery.

• Procedure Time: 1-2 hours depending on the technique
   
• Anesthesia: Local anesthesia for direct eyebrow lift and temporal lift, preferably with IV sedation for Endotine Lift

• Incision Location: Depending on the technique, the incision is hidden along the eyebrow or forehead hairline

Eyebrow Lift Surgery Techniques:

1. Direct Eyebrow Lift

A direct brow lift is a procedure where a small strip of skin is removed just above the eyebrows to lift them into a higher position. 

Advantage: It is precise and effective, especially for correcting significant drooping or asymmetry.  

Disadvantage: The trade-off is a visible scar along the brow line, though it usually fades over time. 

Best for: those with uneven eyebrow level, and those with thick brows or eyebrow tattoo to hide the scar

Not suitable for: when the whole forehead is sagging, a forehead lift will be a better choice

2. Endoscopic Eyebrow Lift (using Endotine)

An endoscopic eyebrow lift using Endotine is a minimally invasive brow lift performed through small incisions hidden within the hairline, where a tiny camera helps guide the procedure. A bioabsorbable Endotine device is placed beneath the skin and uses small tines to gently grip the lifted tissue and anchor it to the underlying bone, holding the brow in a higher position. 

Advantage: minimal visible scarring

Disadvantage: the eyebrows cannot be precisely shaped to a desired contour.  Cost is much higher due to cost of Endotine and usually done under IV sedation.

3. Temporal lift or Lateral Brow Lift (Foxeye Lift)

A temporal eyebrow lift is a minimally invasive brow lift that targets the outer brow using small incisions hidden within the hairline at the temples (or along the hairline to avoid pulling the hairline backwards).  Through these incisions, the surgeon lifts and repositions the outer brow tissues, then secures them to maintain a subtle, natural-looking elevation. 

Advantage: also lift the lateral forehead, reducing wrinkles

Disadvantage:  the shape of the eyebrow and eyes may look unnatural due to the ponytail lift effect.  For natural looking eyebrow shape, a forehead lift may be better.

• Post-op Course: Oral antibiotics and pain reliever are taken for a week.  Expect swelling for 1-2 weeks.  The swelling usually settles on the lower eyelid or cheek area.  Frequent ice compress is advised to help with the swelling.  

• Suture Removal: sutures are removed after 6-7 days for a Direct Eyebrow Lift, and after 10-14 days for an Endoscopic or Temporal Brow Lift
   
• Downtime: 7-14 days for swelling; most return to work in a week

• Scarring:  scars are usually visible for Direct Brow Lift within 3-6 months.   It may be covered with eyebrow makeup to make it less visible.  Scars are well hidden for Endotine Lift or Temporal Lift
   
• Results: Visible in 1-3 months; final results at 6-12 months

Q: Will my brows look too arched or surprised?
A: You may look surprised, with the eyebrows too arched usually for a few weeks post-op due to the swelling.  Once the swelling subsides and gravity sets in, the eyebrows will look more natural.

Q: Where are the scars placed?
A: Incisions are hidden in the hairline of the eyebrow or  temple, making scars camouflaged.  The scar is visible for 1-3 months and will gradually fade over 6-12 months.

Q: Can it be combined with other procedures?
A: Yes. A brow lift is commonly done with upper blepharoplasty or a facelift for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Cost of Eyebrow Lift by Dr. Aicee Bernal ranges from P45,000 to P65,000 depending on the technique if done in the clinic under local anesthesia.   This does not yet post-operative medications. 

If you prefer to be sedated, the procedure will be done in a hospital setting under the care of a board-certified anesthesiologist. Also, if you prefer the Endotine technique, hospital cost will vary from P180,000–220,000 for uncomplicated cases, also excluding preoperative laboratories , clearance and post-op medications.

Dr. Aicee Bernal specializes in natural facial rejuvenation procedures, including delicate lifting surgeries like the eyebrow lift or temporal lift. She takes a conservative approach to avoid an overdone or “surprised” look — ensuring subtle elevation and youthful harmony.

Whether performed alone or combined with blepharoplasty or facelift, her technique ensures minimal scarring and smooth recovery.

Lift and brighten your eyes with a brow or temporal lift by Dr. Aicee Bernal, a trusted facial plastic surgeon in the Philippines.