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Who Is an Ideal Candidate for a Brow Lift in NYC?

The ideal candidate for a brow lift: 

  • Is around 35 to 65
  • May be dealing with vision impairment due to sagging eyebrows
  • Is looking to enhance results from a successful blepharoplasty
  • Struggles with brow wrinkling, furrows, folds, and creases that denote premature aging
  • Has realistic expectations for their surgical outcome
  • Is healthy, both mentally and physically, with no serious medical issues
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What Are the Benefits of a Brow Lift?

A brow lift provides many benefits for patients who wish to renew their appearance with a more youthful brow that can take years off the face. 

Benefits include the following:

  • Lifts sagging brows and heavy upper eyelids
  • Smooths away frown lines
  • Leaves the eyebrows in a higher, more naturally youthful position
  • Returns a neutral or happy expression to the face
  • Alleviates tension in the forehead muscles caused by sagging skin
  • Minimal side effects
  • A short recovery period
  • Long-lasting results

What Are the Different Types of Brow Lifts?

Coronal Brow Lift

This is a conventional method of lifting the forehead, with an incision created at the hairline stretching from ear to ear. Scarring tends to be well hidden within the scalp. Through this incision, the doctor can lift the skin and tighten the muscles for a more refreshed upper face appearance and a more relaxed smile.

Temporal Brow Lift

Small incisions are made at the temples during this version of the procedure, through which furrows, folds, wrinkles, and creases can be addressed and improved. The tail of the eyebrow is raised using dissolvable sutures. This technique tends to favor combination treatment with eyelid surgery and/or Fat Transfer. Depending on the patient, Dr. Westreich may opt to complement a brow lift with a non-invasive cosmetic procedure, such as injectable neuromuscular blocking agents or dermal fillers. Your brow lift is performed at a private, accredited surgical facility where you will receive the very best in patient care from our friendly, board-certified staff. Our outpatient center boasts advanced, state-of-the-art technology and equipment, along with cutting-edge diagnostic and imaging software.

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What Does a Brow Lift Procedure Entail?

A brow lift in NYC can be performed using several different techniques: the traditional lift, the endoscopic lift, a lateral lift (as part of a ponytail lift procedure), or a brow-pexy (as part of an upper eyelid lift or blepharoplasty). The traditional lift requires an ear-to-ear incision to be made along the hairline, whereas the endoscopic lift involves 3-5 small incisions placed discreetly behind your hairline. Dr. Westreich prefers to use the endoscopic brow lift technique, which utilizes a small 4mm camera (the endoscope). Because the incisions are smaller, an endoscopic lift is less invasive than the traditional lift; thus, scarring is minimized, and the recovery time is accelerated. A lateral lift is essentially a reduced version of an endoscopic lift targeting the tail of the eyebrow only. A brow-pexy procedure involves a suture suspension procedure for the tail of the eyebrow, which is done through an upper eyelid blepharoplasty incision.

A brow-pexy can be done under local anesthesia. All other forms require sedation or general anesthesia. To perform an endoscopic or lateral brow lift, Dr. Westreich will first administer general anesthesia and then make several tiny incisions strategically along the hairline. Next, he will insert the endoscope into one of the incisions; the small instrument provides Dr. Westreich with a detailed view so that he can gently lift, reposition, and tighten the skin. The lifted skin is kept in place with dissolvable devices that hold the brow skin in an elevated position. Generally speaking, the procedure takes about 1-1½ hours to complete.

Can Botox Be Used to Lift the Brows?

BOTOX is usually administered to the frown lines between the eyebrows, though it can be applied to other problem areas like the forehead and around the eyes or mouth. The actual procedure takes a few minutes without the need for anesthesia; patients will only feel some discomfort. The results will show after about three to seven days after the injection. Results last for three to four months on average. However, despite the temporary nature of the results, wrinkles will return less severely, as BOTOX essentially conditions the muscles to relax. 

Thus, the more you reapply BOTOX, the greater you are conditioning your facial muscles to relax. You may be able to lower the dosing or get treated less often over time. In order to lift the brows with BOTOX, it is injected into the muscles that pull the eyebrow down (the orbicularis or is, the procerus, and the corrugators). The forehead muscles will lift the brow as long as it is not overly aggressively treated with BOTOX. A BOTOX Brow Lift tends to be more significant in the tail of the brow, out towards the temples. 1-3 mm of lift is a typical response.

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What Can I Expect During My Brow Lift Consultation With Dr. Westreich?

A brow lift is an excellent way to refresh your appearance, but it demands a skillful surgical approach. Cosmetic procedures on the forehead and upper face– a region that exhibits a range of facial expressions–are, by nature, delicate ones. If not done with care, brow lifts can produce an overdone and unnatural effect. 

Dr. Westreich has honed his surgical technique on upper-face procedures, perfecting a balanced method that yields dramatic yet natural-looking results. If you are considering cosmetic surgery and would like to know if a brow lift is the right procedure for you, contact Dr. Westreich for a consultation for brow lift surgery in New York.

During this initial session, the doctor will examine your anatomy, take down your medical history, and work with you to formulate the ideal treatment plan for your needs and lifestyle. The doctor can provide you with a library of before and after photographs that will help you to better visualize your results.

What Will Recovery from a Brow Lift Be Like?

Brow lift clients will find that Dr. Westreich’s skillful technique allows them swift healing with minimal discomfort or downtime. Minor swelling, redness, and bruising around the eyes are to be expected after brow lift surgery, but these symptoms are easily addressed with pain medications, along with a cold compress placed upon the eyes. Be sure to keep the head elevated for the first week or so as the swelling subsides. Full results are visible several weeks after the surgery is complete.

Brow Lift Recovery Takeaways:

  • Bandaging and stitches will be removed within 7-10 days
  • Most patients can resume normal activities such as work or school within two weeks
  • Clients should avoid rigorous exercise for a few weeks after treatment
  • Full results will be visible at approximately 30 days after surgery is complete
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Why Choose Dr. Westreich for Your Brow Lift in NYC?

Choosing the right surgeon for a brow lift in NYC is crucial to achieving subtle, natural elevation and a more refreshed appearance. Dr. Westreich brings dual board certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, combining technical precision with an artistic eye for facial harmony.

  • Honored as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Facial Plastic Surgery for ten consecutive years
  • Earned his M.D. with honors from NYU School of Medicine and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania
  • Teaches facial plastic surgery at SUNY Downstate and contributes to Mount Sinai’s fellowship training program
  • Operates at top NYC hospitals, including Lenox Hill and Mount Sinai
  • Contributes to national medical organizations like the AAFPRS and ACS, and has served as an editorial reviewer for the American Journal of Rhinology

Known for his personalized care and refined aesthetic approach, Dr. Westreich helps patients achieve youthful, balanced results with brow lift surgery. Contact us today to book your consultation.

Brow Lift FAQ

What is the ideal age for a brow lift?

When are the stitches from a brow lift removed?

What are the risks of a brow lift?

Does a brow lift lead to permanent results?

What is the ideal age for a brow lift?

Brow lifts are suitable for adults of all ages, but the specific details of the procedure may vary for younger and older patients. Patients in their 20s may need less invasive pexy or temporal techniques with minimal lifting, while older patients may need an endoscopic or coronal lift for more extensive lifting. You can consider a brow lift whenever you feel self-conscious about your appearance, regardless of your age.

When are the stitches from a brow lift removed?

The stitches will be removed approximately 7 to 10 days after the brow lift, depending on the type of procedure you had done. Patients receiving multiple procedures may need to be seen more than once in the 2 weeks following surgery.

What are the risks of a brow lift?

All surgical procedures carry an inherent risk of complications, such as infections, excessive scarring, hyperpigmentation (skin discoloration), numbness or paralysis due to nerve damage, and hematoma (formation of blood clots). Brow lifts also carry these potential complications and side effects. However, Dr. Westreich takes a wide range of precautions and preemptive measures to prevent such complications from occurring, ensuring optimal results and recovery.

Does a brow lift lead to permanent results?

Brow lifts are permanent, but that doesn’t necessarily mean your brows will look young forever. A brow lift reverses the signs of aging to make you look younger, but your skin continues aging. As such, it turns back the clock, giving you more time with youthful skin. You can also get additional brow lifts in the future to greatly extend your results.

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