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Brow Lift / Forehead Lift

Are you tired of looking tired? A forehead lift can smooth forehead lines, lift drooping brows, and restore a naturally youthful expression.

Brow lift / forehead lift — Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery
When to Consider a Forehead Lift

Are You Tired of Looking Tired?

If you're not quite ready for a traditional facelift but have grown tired of your upper face showing early signs of aging, a forehead lift — also called a brow lift — may be the right procedure for you. It rejuvenates your appearance by smoothing facial wrinkles and crow's feet and eliminating forehead lines that can give you a tired or angry expression.

During this procedure Dr. Robinson elevates the skin on your forehead and around your eyes to surgically reshape drooping brows, giving you a more youthful appearance. Next to facelifts, forehead lifts are one of the most common procedures requested at Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery in Aliso Viejo.

Dr. Ernest B. Robinson is a Board Certified Specialist with more than 20 years of experience performing personalized cosmetic and corrective procedures for patients from Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Laguna Hills and Santa Ana and beyond.

01Consultation

Communicating Your Goals for This Procedure

During a consultation appointment, you and Dr. Robinson will discuss in detail your motivation for considering a brow lift, your desired surgical outcome and realistic expectations. After taking your complete medical history and examining your face, Dr. Robinson will describe how he will perform your surgery and answer any questions you may have.

  • In-depth discussion of your motivation and desired outcome
  • Complete medical history review and facial examination
  • Detailed walkthrough of the surgical procedure
  • Exploration of complementary procedures for enhanced results
  • Honest assessment of realistic expectations
  • A personalized treatment plan tailored to your goals
Many patients combine a brow lift with facelift surgery or eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) for a more comprehensive upper-face rejuvenation and the most balanced, natural-looking outcome.
02Surgical Technique

Surgical Techniques to Achieve Your Desired Outcome

1

Anesthesia & Duration

Forehead lifts take one to two hours and are performed at Pacific Hills Surgery Center using a combination of local anesthesia and sedation, or general anesthesia, for your complete comfort.

2

Strategic Incisions

Dr. Robinson makes incisions at or behind your hairline — and in some cases in the mid-forehead or above the brow — to access and reposition the underlying tissue and muscle.

3

Tissue & Muscle Repositioning

He repositions or removes tissue and muscle to correct visible brow creases and frown lines between the eyebrows, creating a smoother, more refreshed appearance.

4

Skin Tightening & Closure

After tightening the loose skin and removing any excess, Dr. Robinson closes the incisions. When properly cared for and protected from sun exposure, these incisions fade completely over time.

03Recovery

Recuperating After Your Brow Lift

You'll be discharged a few hours after this relatively painless procedure with medication to treat mild discomfort and instructions to elevate your head and apply cold compresses. It's important to have someone assist in your care for the first few days; if you're away from home, our staff can help arrange aftercare.

It's normal for your face to feel puffy after surgery, especially within the first 24 to 48 hours. You may also experience slight bruising, swelling and tenderness around your forehead, cheeks and eyes — this initial discomfort is easily controlled with mild pain medication.

Day 1–2

Discharged with medication for mild discomfort. Rest with head elevated; apply cold compresses. Bandages removed within 48 hours.

Day 7–10

Stitches removed. Bruising, swelling and tenderness around forehead, cheeks and eyes begin to subside noticeably.

Week 1–2

Cleared to return to work and resume normal social activities. Avoid strenuous activity for several more weeks.

Month 3–6

Noticeable results within three months. Final rejuvenated forehead appearance achieved by six months as tissue heals completely.

04Results

Expected Results from This Procedure

This procedure lifts your forehead, eyebrows and upper eyelids to restore your natural expression and give you a more youthful looking face. You can expect noticeable results in as few as three months as swelling and bruising progressively subside. Because tissue takes time to heal completely, it can take up to six months before you see the final appearance of your beautifully rejuvenated forehead.

  • Lifted forehead, eyebrows and upper eyelids
  • Smoother forehead lines and reduced frown creases
  • Reduced crow's feet and brow fatigue lines
  • More alert, rested and youthful expression
  • Noticeable improvements visible within 3 months
  • Final results fully visible by 6 months post-surgery
1–2 Hours
Typical procedure duration at Pacific Hills Surgery Center
2 Weeks
Average full recovery before resuming normal activities
6 Months
Final natural-looking results fully visible as swelling resolves
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Before & After Results

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