The goal is a natural, gently lifted brow position that opens the eyes and refreshes the upper face without producing a surprised or overly arched look.As we age, the brow descends, the forehead muscles weaken, and the upper eyelids appear heavier as a result. Patients often describe looking constantly angry, tired, or worried even when they feel fine.
A brow lift addresses these concerns by repositioning the deep tissues of the forehead, releasing tension on the muscles that pull the brow downward, and elevating the brow into a more youthful, relaxed position. When combined with upper eyelid surgery, the effect on overall facial expression can be transformative.
Good candidates are adults with a heavy or low brow position, deep horizontal forehead lines, persistent frown lines between the brows, or upper-lid heaviness driven by brow descent rather than eyelid skin alone. Patients should be healthy non-smokers with realistic expectations. Many patients pursue a brow lift after noticing that their results from neuromodulators like Botox no longer produce the lift they once did, or after recognizing that the source of their heavy upper lids is actually the brow.
Central Oregon’s outdoor culture means many patients spend hours each week skiing, hiking, biking, paddling, and squinting into the sun. Years of expressive squinting and brow furrowing leave their mark in the form of deeper lines and a heavier brow. Patients in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, and across the Pacific Northwest come to Alpenaura Plastic Surgery for a definitive, long-lasting solution that produces a refreshed, awake appearance that no longer requires constant maintenance.
Most modern brow lifts are performed using an endoscopic approach, in which several small incisions are hidden within the hairline. Through these tiny incisions, Dr. Carboy releases and elevates the deep tissues of the forehead. In some patients, a direct brow lift or temporal lift is more appropriate, with incisions camouflaged in the natural hairline contours. Surgery is performed under sedation or general anesthesia. Most patients experience swelling and mild bruising for one to two weeks and return to work within ten to fourteen days. Strenuous exercise is restricted for three to four weeks.
Dr. Carboy will recommend the best approach based on your specific anatomy.
Most modern brow lifts are performed using an endoscopic approach, in which several small incisions are hidden within the hairline.
Most patients experience swelling and mild bruising for one to two weeks and return to work within ten to fourteen days.
Brow lift results typically last ten years or longer.
The average procedure time varies based on your personalized treatment plan and the complexity of the procedure performed
Most patients are able to return to light daily activities within a short recovery period while healing continues gradually over time
Your follow-up appointments are designed to monitor healing, support, recovery, and ensure your results continue progressing naturally.
The location oThe location of your procedure is determined vary based on your personalized needs and the complexity of the procedure performedf your procedure is determined vary based on your personalized needs and the complexity of the procedure performed
We understand that choosing a procedure is a deeply personal decision. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about treatment, recovery, results, and the overall Alpenaura experience.
Not when performed with modern techniques. Dr. Carboy lifts the brow into a natural, age-appropriate position that opens the eyes without producing a surprised or overly arched look.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to work and social activities within ten to fourteen days, once the splint is removed and the bulk of bruising has resolved. Strenuous exercise is usually restricted for three to four weeks. Subtle swelling, particularly in the tip, can take up to a year or longer to fully resolve.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to work and social activities within ten to fourteen days, once the splint is removed and the bulk of bruising has resolved. Strenuous exercise is usually restricted for three to four weeks. Subtle swelling, particularly in the tip, can take up to a year or longer to fully resolve.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to work and social activities within ten to fourteen days, once the splint is removed and the bulk of bruising has resolved. Strenuous exercise is usually restricted for three to four weeks. Subtle swelling, particularly in the tip, can take up to a year or longer to fully resolve.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to work and social activities within ten to fourteen days, once the splint is removed and the bulk of bruising has resolved. Strenuous exercise is usually restricted for three to four weeks. Subtle swelling, particularly in the tip, can take up to a year or longer to fully resolve.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to work and social activities within ten to fourteen days, once the splint is removed and the bulk of bruising has resolved. Strenuous exercise is usually restricted for three to four weeks. Subtle swelling, particularly in the tip, can take up to a year or longer to fully resolve.
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