Brow Lift

The average cost of a Brow lift will range between $7,000 and $8,000. The price will depend on several factors, including the extent of correction and what, if any, other techniques will be utilized. To get a better idea of how much your brow lift will cost, schedule a consultation with Dr. Vitenas or fill out our contact form.

If you are in overall good health and are unhappy with the look of a wrinkled, sagging brow, then a brow lift may be for you. Patients should understand the procedure and have realistic expectations for their brow lift results.

All surgical procedures, including the brow lift, are performed at the Houston Surgery Center. An accredited outpatient surgery center, these private operating suites are located in the Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery building on Richmond Avenue.

Dr. Vitenas will use general anesthesia during the Brow lift for complete patient comfort.

For the Brow lift, there are several possible locations for the incision. The traditional approach involves a coronal incision, which starts at or behind the hairline and runs from ear to ear. A less extensive option is the hairline incision, which is located within the hairline at the top of the forehead. The least extensive endoscopic approach involves several very small incisions which are located on the scalp. While the surgical technique may vary, the brow lift is generally performed by removing excess tissue, altering or releasing the forehead muscles, elevating the eyebrows, and trimming excess skin.

The traditional brow lift involves a coronal incision that begins at or behind the hairline and runs from ear to ear. A less extensive hairline incision, located at the top of the forehead within the hairline, is another option. For an endoscopic brow lift, several very small incisions are made on the scalp. The Brow lift surgery is about one to two hours long.

Though patients will have scars after the brow lift, they are generally well-concealed within the hairline.

While mild to moderate discomfort may be experienced the first several days following a brow lift, Dr. Vitenas will prescribe the necessary pain medications to ensure a comfortable recovery.

The average brow lift recovery will take from seven to fourteen days.

Some swelling is common after a brow lift and can take from one to two weeks to fade. Post-operative bruising often occurs and may take three to four weeks to dissipate. Itching may also occur with a traditional Brow lift performed with a coronal incision. Patients undergoing an endoscopic Brow lift generally have a shorter and less extensive recovery.

Almost everyone will be feeling well enough to return to work one to two weeks after their brow lift surgery.

Patients are encouraged to postpone vigorous exercise and the lifting of heavy objects for four to six weeks after their brow lift, in an effort to let the area properly heal.

Yes, Dr. Vitenas will remove the brow lift sutures five to ten days after the procedure.

The brow lift is a safe procedure but is invasive, therefore, some complications may occur. Problems associated with a brow lift are rare but can include excessive bleeding, infection, transient or permanent nerve damage and hair loss.

Patients have the option of paying for the brow lift with cash, credit card, and healthcare financing through CareCredit or Alpheon Credit. Visit our financing page or speak with one of our patient coordinators for more information.