Brow Lift Los Angeles

A well-shaped brow has a powerful impact on the eyes, forehead, and overall expression. In Los Angeles and Santa Monica, patients often seek brow lift surgery to correct a flat or low brow that can make the face look tired, tense, or older. Restoring a natural arch brightens the eye area, reduces heaviness at the outer eyelids, and improves balance among the facial features. It also relieves the forehead from constantly lifting the brows, softening horizontal lines.

Dr. Teitelbaum focuses on natural, subtle elevation, not an overdone or “surprised” look. His approach ensures the brow sits in a position that enhances attractiveness and harmonizes with the rest of the face.

What Is a Brow Lift?

A brow lift elevates and reshapes the eyebrows to restore a youthful position and reduce eyelid hooding. It treats low or drooping brows, improves the appearance of the upper eyelids, and reduces forehead lines caused by muscle overcompensation. Unlike Botox™, which softens wrinkles, a brow lift corrects the underlying brow descent.

A properly performed brow lift raises the tail of the brow more than the center, avoiding the common “deer in headlights” result from central over-elevation. The goal is refreshed, natural expression, not obvious surgical change.

With decades of experience in Santa Monica and Los Angeles, Dr. Teitelbaum uses techniques refined since the early 1990s, guided by long-term patient outcomes. His expertise ensures lasting brow height, a natural arch, and harmony with the eyes and hairline.

Brow lifts have been an area of interest for Dr. Teitelbaum since the early 1990s and he has experience with all the major brow lifting methods. His many happy brow lift and facelift patients have continued their follow-ups with him over these years so he has had the opportunity to appreciate how different procedures fair over the years. This experience has shown Dr. Teitelbaum how to optimize long term issues such as maintaining the brow height and arch, the relationship between the brow and the face, and changes to the hairline.

Who Is a Brow Lift Candidate?

A brow lift may be right for you if low, flat, or heavy brows are making your eyes appear tired, serious, or aged. Dr. Teitelbaum evaluates brow position, facial balance, and how much the forehead is compensating by lifting the brows.

You may be a good candidate if you have:

A low or descending brow
Loss of the natural brow arch
Hooding that extends past the outer eye
Horizontal forehead lines caused by lifting the brows all day
A tired or stern expression that doesn’t reflect how you feel

A brow lift is recommended only when it truly enhances facial harmony. The goal is a subtle, natural elevation, not an exaggerated or “done” look.

Benefits of a Brow Lift

A well-performed brow lift brightens the eyes, restores balance to facial features, and softens the expressions that make the face look tired or tense. By lifting the brow to its natural position, not artificially high, Dr. Teitelbaum creates results that look refreshed and effortless.

Key benefits include:

A more open, rested-looking eye area
Restoration of the natural brow arch
Reduction of hooding and heaviness at the outer corners of the eyes
Softer horizontal forehead lines (less need to raise the brows)
More harmony between the brow, eyelids, and midface
A natural expression without over-elevation

This approach preserves individuality while creating a refreshed, confident appearance.

Brow Lift Techniques

A brow lift is most successful when it restores a natural arch and brighter expression without over-elevating the brows. Dr. Teitelbaum selects the technique based on your anatomy, hairline, and goals to ensure balanced, long-lasting results for patients in Los Angeles and Santa Monica.

Endoscopic Brow Lift

The most common modern approach, the endoscopic brow lift uses several small incisions hidden just behind the hairline. This technique offers:

Minimal, well-concealed scarring
Faster recovery
A subtle, natural elevation

It avoids over-lifting the central brow, preserving a relaxed and youthful expression.

Coronal (Open) Brow Lift

The coronal brow lift uses a longer incision across the scalp. It can provide more dramatic elevation but involves:

Longer recovery
A larger scar
Possible scalp numbness

This method is reserved for patients needing more significant correction.

Why Technique Matters

A refined brow lift elevates the tail of the brow slightly more than the center to prevent a “surprised” look and restore natural proportion. Correcting a low brow can improve eyelid hooding and soften forehead lines by reducing the need for the frontalis muscle to compensate.

With decades of experience and long-term patient follow-up, Dr. Teitelbaum chooses the technique that maintains brow position, enhances facial harmony, and achieves a natural result.

Brow Lift Recovery

Brow lift recovery is generally quick and well-tolerated. Most patients in Los Angeles and Santa Monica resume normal routines with minimal discomfort.

What to Expect

Swelling & Bruising: Peak around days 5–6, then steadily improve; most bruising fades within a week
Discomfort: Mild soreness or tightness, easily managed with medication
Incisions: Small hairline incisions need only gentle cleansing; no dressings or garments required

Activity Timeline

Return to work: 3–4 days for non-strenuous jobs
Exercise: Resume at 3 weeks
Driving: When off narcotics and fully comfortable
Showering: Allowed the day after surgery
Travel: Safe to fly about one week post-op

Brow Lift Follow-Up

Sutures removed around day 5
Scheduled visits with Dr. Teitelbaum ensure proper healing over the first year

A well-performed brow lift heals naturally without looking overdone, softening forehead lines and brightening the eyes once swelling resolves

Other Complimentary Procedures

Eyelift

Because the brows and eyelids age together, they’re often evaluated as a pair. An eyelift (blepharoplasty) removes excess eyelid skin, while a brow lift elevates the brow itself. When both concerns contribute to aging, Dr. Teitelbaum may perform them together; when changes are subtle, he treats the more significant issue first. Careful planning ensures the eyes can close properly after surgery.

Facelift

A facelift rejuvenates the cheeks, jawline, and neck, but it does not address the forehead or brow position. If the brows are low, flat, or creating excess upper eyelid skin, combining a brow lift may create better facial harmony. While many patients choose a facelift alone, evaluating brow position ensures the results look balanced and natural across the entire upper face.

Brow Lift FAQs

Will a brow lift affect my hairline, cause numbness, or require internal fixation?

Most endoscopic brow lifts preserve the natural hairline, while coronal brow lifts may slightly shift it—your surgeon will discuss what is appropriate for you. Temporary numbness in the forehead or scalp is common and improves as the nerves recover. Small internal fixation devices, such as sutures or absorbable tacks, are often used to support the brow while it heals; these may be felt temporarily but are not visible.

Will my brow lift look natural, or will I look surprised?

A natural brow lift elevates the outer brow more than the inner brow, avoiding the ‘surprised’ look. Dr. Teitelbaum’s approach focuses on subtle, age-appropriate elevation to ensure the brows harmonize with the eyes and forehead without appearing over-lifted.

Will a brow lift get rid of my forehead lines?

A brow lift reduces forehead lines by eliminating the need to constantly raise the brows. While it softens these lines, it may not remove them completely; some patients still benefit from Botox for residual creasing.

Will I still need Botox after a brow lift?

Many patients need less Botox after a brow lift because the brows no longer require constant lifting. Some still choose Botox for fine forehead lines, but frequency and dosage often decrease significantly.

Will I have scars from a brow lift?

All brow lifts involve incisions, but endoscopic techniques place them within the hairline where they are typically not visible. Patients with very thin hair may experience slight visibility, which is discussed ahead of time.

What type of anesthesia is used for a brow lift?

A brow lift is most comfortably performed under general anesthesia, supplemented with local anesthesia for postoperative comfort.

Is numbness normal after a brow lift?

Temporary numbness of the forehead or scalp is common after a brow lift due to nerve stretching. Sensation typically improves over weeks to months as the nerves recover. Permanent numbness is uncommon but can occur, especially with more extensive procedures.