Do your brows appear constantly furrowed or sagging, creating the impression that you’re tired or older than you feel? A brow lift can address sagging brows and deep forehead lines, creating a youthful and refreshed appearance. At RefinedMD, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Sudeep Roy specializes in personalized brow lift procedures that enhance natural beauty while delivering balanced and harmonious results.
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Los Gatos, CA 95032 Phone: (408) 688-2082Office Hours:Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday: Please call for availability Closed Sundays & Holidays
What Is a Brow Lift?
Also referred to as a forehead lift, a brow lift is a cosmetic procedure that raises the eyebrows to smooth forehead lines and create a more refreshed, youthful look. When performed by Dr. Roy at our Los Gatos, CA practice, a brow lift does not alter the natural brow shape. The procedure:
Elevates drooping, heavy eyebrows.
Smooths wrinkles across the forehead.
Provides a subtle lift to sagging upper lids.
The goal is to restore the brows to a position that enhances your facial structure for subtle and natural results. Dr. Roy’s expertise helps ensure you avoid the “surprised” look often linked to outdated techniques.
“Dr. Roy is an excellent, caring, extremely knowledgeable professional on all levels. I’ve had several procedures in his care and he is awesome.”
Dr. Roy’s personable bedside manner inspires the confidence and trust of our facial plastic surgery patients. A graduate of Stanford University, Dr. Roy completed a rigorous 5-year residency focused exclusively on facial plastic surgery and fellowship training with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).
Dr. Roy uses modern advancements in brow lift techniques, enabling him to perform more precise and less invasive procedures. Dr. Roy offers several state-of-the-art options tailored to your unique needs:
Endoscopic Brow Lift
People typically envision this procedure when they hear “brow lift”—lifting the full brow area. An endoscopic brow lift achieves this with minimal downtime and scarring. Top facial plastic surgeons favor this approach because the incisions are small and hidden within the hairline. It’s performed using a small endoscope attached to a camera.
Lateral (Temporal) Brow Lift
If you want a reminder of what your natural brows should look like, look at photos from your youth. You might notice that your eyebrows have lowered as you’ve aged, but not the entire brow. The outer brow tends to “fall” more than the rest of your brow. This is especially common in your 40s and 50s, but it can also occur at a younger age.
A lateral brow lift targets the outer third of the eyebrows and is ideal for correcting drooping at the outer corners while maintaining a soft, natural appearance.
Direct Brow Lift (Browplasty)
In cases of significant brow asymmetry or pronounced sagging, a direct brow lift may be advised. Although this technique involves incisions just above the brows, careful placement and precise suturing result in discreet scars.
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A brow lift offers more than just elevated brows—it revitalizes your entire expression. Benefits include:
Opening the eyes for a more alert and approachable look.
Smoothing out horizontal forehead lines.
Enhancing eyebrow symmetry to improve facial harmony.
Softening an angry or tired expression caused by drooping brows.
These subtle yet impactful changes can boost your confidence and help you look as vibrant as you feel.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Brow Lift?
A good candidate for a brow lift is someone with drooping or asymmetrical brows, forehead lines, or hooded upper eyelids who is in good health and seeking a more refreshed, youthful appearance. During your consultation at RefinedMD, Dr. Roy will assess your facial anatomy and discuss your goals to determine the best approach.
Your Brow Lift Procedure
Depending on the technique, Dr. Roy performs brow lift surgery with the patient under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Sedation is a “lighter” form of anesthesia, with patients being extremely relaxed and sleepy but not unconscious. The procedure typically lasts 1 to 2 hours. Dr. Roy ensures that every step is executed precisely for natural-looking results.
How Long Is Brow Lift Recovery?
Brow lift recovery typically takes 10 to 14 days for initial healing, with residual swelling and refinement continuing to improve over several weeks. It depends partly on the technique used. Most bruising and swelling subside in 1 to 2 weeks, with sutures or staples removed after a week. You can resume low-impact activities in 2 weeks and high-impact workouts or activities in 3 or 4 weeks. Most patients feel comfortable returning to work within 7 to 10 days of their procedure.
How Much Does a Brow Lift Cost in the South Bay?
The cost of a brow lift depends on the extent of the procedure, the surgeon’s training and experience, and several other factors. When you come to RefinedMD in Los Gatos for a brow lift consultation with Dr. Roy, we’ll provide a detailed price quote that you can review before scheduling your surgery.
Combining a Brow Lift With Other Procedures
Because facial aging often occurs in multiple areas, you may want to combine a brow lift with other surgical or nonsurgical procedures.
Some of the most common procedures combined with a brow lift include:
Mini facelift – Tightens and lifts the mid-face area
BOTOX® – Temporarily smooths dynamic wrinkles around the eyes, such as crow’s feet
Ultherapy® – Nonsurgical skin tightening for the neck and jawline
Dr. Roy ensures these treatments work together seamlessly for optimal results.
Request Your Consultation Today
Are you ready to rediscover a refreshed and more youthful you? Request a consultation with Dr. Roy to discuss your brow lift options and learn why people from San Jose, Campbell, Saratoga, Cupertino, and throughout the Bay Area trust him to create natural-looking results. Or call us at
(408) 688-2082 to schedule an appointment.
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