LaFace by Laura Phan MD 20398 Blauer Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070 Phone: (408) 502-5000 Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Some people have naturally low or heavy eyebrows, while others develop them as they age. Oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Laura Phan helps restore a youthful, energized appearance with a surgical brow lift at her Saratoga, California, practice. Depending on how the eyebrow is elevated, the procedure can smooth forehead lines, open up the eye area, and elevate sagging or heavy eyelid while improving the upper peripheral vision.
Is a Brow Lift Right for Me?
A brow lift is ideal for patients whose low-hanging eyebrows make them look older than they feel. Many patients also say that their droopy brows give them a perpetually angry, worried, or tired look. A brow lift is usually considered a cosmetic procedure with the rare exception of cases that are deemed medically necessary (e.g., the eyebrows sit so low that they impair or obstruct the patient’s vision).
While drooping eyebrows (brow ptosis) can contribute to the appearance of saggy, hooded eyelids, a brow lift alone may not be enough to address the upper lids. In such cases, a combined procedure with blepharoplasty may be the better option for you.
10-day post bilateral upper blepharoplasty and right browpexy to remove excess skin for more eyelid show and anchor the brow arch to the forehead for more symmetry
Depending on your degree of brow ptosis, you may be a good candidate for one of the following brow lift procedures:
Endoscopic brow lift – Dr. Phan makes small incisions behind the hairline and carefully releases the soft tissues of the forehead and eyebrows from the bone. She then elevates and suspends these tissues at a higher position.
Mid-forehead lift – Dr. Phan hides the incisions in the forehead creases, removes extra skin, and elevates the eyebrows to a higher position. This procedure is ideal for patients with deep forehead wrinkles.
Direct browplasty – Dr. Phan makes incisions above the brow hair that run the length of the brow. She removes a small strip of skin before raising and anchoring the brows into place. This technique provides the most lift but may leave the most visible scars and potentially make the eyebrows rounder.
Indirect browpexy – Dr. Phan combines this procedure with blepharoplasty to provide internal support at the arch of the brow. A browpexy focuses more on subtle lift and stabilization than substantial elevation.
If you are not yet ready for surgery or want to try out a temporary solution, a nonsurgical brow lift using BOTOX® can inhibit the depressor muscles and subtly elevate the eyebrows. Dr. Phan may also pair BOTOX with PDO threads to give the brows a more raised appearance.
What To Expect After a Brow Lift
Your forehead and eyelids will exhibit some bruising and swelling for the first 2 weeks, though you can mask any discoloration with makeup. In some cases, you may experience numbness or tingling in the center of your forehead, which usually resolves within a few months.
Most patients are back at work within 10 to 14 days, depending on which technique was used and their individual healing rates.
Meet the Face Behind LaFace
Originally trained in ophthalmology, Dr. Laura Phan has a deep passion for facial aesthetics and the intricate art of surgery. She has trained under world-renowned experts in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery and is one of only a few surgeons in her area with this specialist skillset. Whether she is designing personalized treatment plans or the interiors of her treatment rooms, Dr. Phan's refined aesthetic sensibility and attention to detail shine through.
Beyond rejuvenating the upper eyes with blepharoplasty or smoothing wrinkles with BOTOX, there are other ways to get the most out of your brow lift. Dr. Phan may recommend dermal fillers to restore volume to the temples and below the eyes or a chemical peel or RF microneedling session to rejuvenate the skin once you have sufficiently healed from surgery.
Although brow lift surgery can do wonders to open and brighten the face, Dr. Phan is a firm believer that the best, most long-lasting results require consistent maintenance with physician-directed treatments. She will work closely with you to create the right treatment plan for you.
Start Your Journey At LaFace by Laura Phan MD
Interested in learning more about brow lift surgery? Request a consultation online or call LaFace by Laura Phan MD at
(408) 502-5000 to get started. We treat patients from Saratoga, Los Gatos, San Jose, Cupertino, and throughout the San Francisco Peninsula.
