Eyebrow aging and descent is a common issue that our expert facial plastic surgeons in Denver Dr. Smith and Dr. Bovenzi treat on a regular basis. The signs of brow aging are a descent in the eyebrows, especially in the outer aspect. This can cause upper eyelid hooding, an angry appearance at rest, and a tired look. Fortunately, facial plastic surgery can reverse these signs of aging, bringing you back to a youthful appearance while still looking natural.
The eyebrows tend to fall with time below their youthful higher position on the brow bone. Often, this low brow position is apparent at rest. However, some people compensate for this lower brow position by activating their forehead muscle and raising their brows- either consciously or unconsciously. This compensation can be visualized when you develop deep horizontal forehead wrinkles. So, though it may be surprising, even if your brows don’t seem low you may still be best treated with a brow lift procedure.
While Botox can smooth forehead wrinkles, it does so by relaxing the forehead muscle, causing your brows to drop. To prevent this, a brow lift can be a good option for you to both raise your brows and also take that effort off the forehead muscle to get rid of forehead wrinkles.
To find out more about brow lifts in Denver, visit us for a consultation. We’re located near the Holly Park Pool and Tennis Center and the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion. Schedule your consultation online with Dr. Bovenzi by filling out our contact form.
Indications: Low-set brows, Hooded upper eyelids
Anesthesia: Twilight
Surgery Type: Outpatient
Surgery time: 1 hour (often less)
Downtime: 1.5-2 weeks
Removal of Surgical Clips: 10 days
Technique: Raising the brows via two small incisions (1.5cm) hidden in the hair, while avoiding lengthening of the forehead. This technique was invented at Smith Cosmetic Surgery and offers even more benefits than an endoscopic browlift by avoiding forehead lengthening, avoiding the use of painful endotines that take months to dissolve, by using fewer and smaller incisions, and importantly, by allowing for customized approaches that can fine-tune the lift of the lateral vs medial brow to provide rejuvenation without the “surprised” or “overdone” look.
Complementary Procedures: Upper Blepharoplasty can be helpful if you have hooded upper eyelids that have a component of excess upper eyelid skin.
Brow Lift Cost: The cost depends on your particular anatomy, whether the surgery is a revision or primary, and whether there are special considerations for your case. To get a quote, you can contact us to set up a free consultation with Dr. Bovenzi.
A brow lift, also called a forehead lift, is a specialized procedure designed to restore a more youthful and refreshed appearance to the upper face. By gently repositioning the brow, this surgery smooths deep forehead wrinkles, softens frown lines, and reduces the heavy, tired look that can develop over time.
Modern brow lift techniques focus on achieving natural-looking results with minimal scarring and downtime. The procedure is tailored to each patient’s facial structure and goals, ensuring balanced enhancement rather than an overdone or “surprised” look. In addition to improving facial aesthetics, a brow lift can also provide relief for those experiencing forehead tension from constant muscle engagement to keep their brows elevated.
With long-lasting results, a brow lift offers a comprehensive solution for restoring a relaxed, approachable expression while maintaining the unique character of each patient’s face.
– Restores a Youthful Look: Lifts drooping brows and smooths forehead lines.
– Brightens & Refreshes the Eyes: Reduces hooding and heaviness for a more open-eyed appearance.
– Softens Facial Expressions: Helps eliminate a tired, angry, or stern appearance while creating a more pleasant and approachable expression.
– Improves Facial Symmetry: Creates better balance in the upper face.
– Reduces Deep Wrinkles: Smooths forehead creases and frown lines.
– Creates Facial Harmony: Enhances the balance of the upper face.
– Subtle, Natural Rejuvenation: Avoids an overdone or “pulled” look.
– Minimally Invasive Techniques: Advanced methods help reduce scarring and recovery time.
– Can Be Combined with Other Treatments: Complements eyelid surgery or non-surgical treatments.
– Boosts Self-Confidence: Helps patients feel more comfortable in their appearance.
– Long-Lasting Anti-Aging Effects: Delivers results that can endure for years.
A brow lift is a highly customizable procedure designed to align with your unique aesthetic goals, whether you’re looking for a subtle lift or a more noticeable rejuvenation. By carefully adjusting the brow position, this procedure enhances facial harmony while preserving your natural expressions. Modern techniques prioritize minimal scarring and a smoother recovery process, allowing for a refreshed look without an overdone or artificial appearance.
In addition to its cosmetic benefits, a brow lift can also contribute to a more relaxed and comfortable forehead by reducing the strain caused by constantly lifting the brows. With long-lasting results, this procedure offers a comprehensive solution for achieving a youthful, confident look tailored specifically to you.
The best candidates for a surgical brow lift from Dr. Bovenzi are people who want to reduce horizontal forehead wrinkles and vertical frown lines between the eyebrows (also called glabellar lines). Additionally, people with sagging eyebrows that they want to raise and reshape are excellent forehead lift candidates.
Good candidates for a forehead lift in Denver are in good overall health and are non-smokers, since smoking can greatly increase the risk of complications. Realistic expectations are key.
During a brow lift consultation in Denver at Smith Cosmetic Surgery, patients will meet with one of our skilled facial plastic surgeons. Patients will go over their forehead lift goals and expectations in detail.
The surgeon will ask questions regarding the patient’s medical history, including all past procedures, current medications and supplements, and allergies. They will also perform an examination of the patient’s forehead and brow area.
Next, the surgeon will go over the steps involved in the brow lift process. This will include preparation directions, information about the procedure itself, and recovery instructions. Patients are encouraged to ask questions at any time.
After a brow lift consultation, Denver patients may enjoy a visit to the Littleton Museum, featuring several cultural and historical exhibits. Many patients travel to nearby Cherry Creek State Park for camping, hiking, picnicking, swimming, and more.
A brow lift in Denver should take about one hour when done by an experienced surgeon. Brow lifts are performed in our surgical center, not far from the Denver Botanic Gardens and the Denver Art Museum. At the start of the procedure, either general anesthesia or a combination of local anesthesia and sedation is administered.
Next, small incisions are made behind the hairline. The underlying tissues are carefully tightened and lifted, with the surgeon dissecting down to your brow tissue from an incision well-hidden in your hairline. Finally, the incisions are closed with either sutures or surgical staples and dressed, ending the procedure.
After returning home, you will begin your brow lift recovery process, which typically lasts for around a week and a half to two weeks. At the start of recovery, it will be necessary to get plenty of rest. Pain medication is provided and is usually only required during the first 48 hours after surgery. Antibiotics must also be taken to prevent infections.
Post-surgical bruising and swelling will be present for a time; these are part of the body’s natural healing response after incisions. To help these issues fade more quickly, it’s best to keep your head elevated at all times. Holding an ice pack against the affected areas also helps with bruising and swelling.
Taking time off from work will be necessary. Depending on your job, this time off can vary. It will be vital to avoid physically taxing activities like heavy exercise and sports for three to four weeks. This will help to ensure that your surgery site heals properly.
One week after your surgery, you will come in for a follow-up appointment at our Denver office. During your consultation, we will check on the healing of the tiny incisions made at your brows. We will remove the two stitches used to close these incisions. At your appointment 10 days after surgery, we will check on the healing process of the two incisions behind your hairline and remove the surgical clips.
After all healing is complete, patients can enjoy the full results of their Denver brow lift. They will not need to deal with any hair loss, since no hair removal is required to perform the procedure; instead, the surgeon simply parts the hair in the location where they are making the incision.
The placement of the incisions ensures that they will be well-camouflaged within the hairline. Additionally, the hairline will not be moved back in the way that it would be after a traditional brow lift.
The results of a forehead lift are long-lasting. Patients typically will not need another brow lift, and in the occasional cases where they do, it will not be for many years.
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The specific brow lift technique developed at Smith Cosmetic Surgery is state-of-the art. We have had surgeons come from across the country to learn this technique developed by Dr. Smith himself. What makes our brow rejuvenation technique special is that we are able to raise the eyebrows in a natural way without elongating the forehead. A lengthening of the forehead is one of the main drawbacks to traditional and even mainstream endoscopic brow lift surgery.
This specialized technique involves the creation of two 1.5cm incisions, which are camouflaged within the hair. Typically, endoscopic brow lifts require three to five incisions.
Additionally, we use a technique that can be custom-tailored to shape the different parts of the brow in fine detail, as opposed to classic techniques that lift the whole brow in one direction. Also, we do not have to use the painful spike implants that many other surgical techniques use. In this way, our practice is set apart and is driving the forefront of the specialty.
We take pride in providing a natural appearance to our patients, and this goes especially for brow lift surgery. We will not allow you to get the “deer in headlights” look of an overdone brow lift, nor a surgery that changes your facial expression to a “surprised” look. Instead, we rejuvenate your brow to target specific changes that can give you a more awake, pleasant, and youthful appearance while enhancing your natural beauty.
At Smith Cosmetic Surgery, brow lifts are performed by Dr. Cory Bovenzi, a specialist in facial plastic surgery. Dr. Bovenzi has performed over 5,000 facial plastic surgery procedures and is board-certified in otolaryngology (head and neck surgery). He’s the surgeon Denver patients prefer for incredibly natural-looking results.
All of Dr. Bovenzi’s plastic surgery procedures are performed at our surgical suite, which is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Our suite is staffed by skilled medical experts and offers the utmost privacy.
Dr. Bovenzi is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) and the American Board of Medical Specialties. He has privileges at Littleton Adventist Hospital in Littleton, CO, and at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, CO. He frequently delivers presentations at medical conventions and has written a number of medical journal articles.
Dr. Bovenzi earned his Doctorate at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated in the top 1% of his class. He completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson Hospital, then traveled to the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. There, he completed a specialized facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship.
Our office provides a warm, caring, and supportive environment for Denver patients. For out-of-town brow lift patients, we’re not far from Centennial Airport. Our facility is located near the South Suburban Golf Course, which features 18 holes and a driving range, along with a bar and grill for convenient dining.
Many of our forehead lift patients enjoy visiting popular attractions like the Denver Zoo, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and Coors Field.
The cost of a brow lift in Denver at Smith Cosmetic Surgery is dependent upon several factors. Factors like anesthesia fees and surgical fees can influence the overall price. Since we are an accredited surgical center, we are able to avoid hidden fees by bundling the anesthesia fee, the facility fee, and the surgical fee into one upfront cost. You will receive your price at the time of consultation, with no surprises.
For Denver patients who are interested in financing options for their brow lift, we have partnered with CareCredit. This trusted medical financing company provides a number of payment plans and avoids hidden fees. Many patients prefer CareCredit’s six-month zero-percent interest financing option.
To set up your complimentary consultation with one of our expert Denver facial plastic surgeons please call, email, or use the contact form. Our office is not far from hotels like Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, Denver Marriott Tech Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver Tech Center, and The Inverness Denver. We look forward to meeting with you!
Before you schedule a date for your brow lift surgery, it’s best to understand exactly what the procedure can and cannot achieve. Unlike a facelift, which addresses the middle and lower face, a brow lift focuses specifically on the upper face (from the eyebrows to the hairline). It is intended to raise drooping brows, tighten loose skin, and reduce the appearance of forehead wrinkles.
Additionally, patients should have a clear concept of their aesthetic goals before undergoing their forehead lift procedure. The better they can communicate their cosmetic goals to our facial plastic surgeons, the more likely they are to be satisfied with their results.
Various types of brow lifts offer differing degrees of control and precision based on the specific issues being addressed. The traditional brow lift (also called the classic brow lift or the coronal brow lift) involves a single long incision stretching along the scalp. This incision ends at each temple. It can be created either at the hairline or two to four inches behind it.
Because the traditional forehead lift can result in a much higher hairline, it is not the preferred option for most patients. It also comes with an increased risk of hair loss and numbness, a longer recovery time, and a larger scar.
The endoscopic brow lift is a popular option, but it also comes with a number of drawbacks. The endoscopic brow lift requires a central incision, which is not ideal for women who pair their hair in the middle. It requires spike implants called endotines, which can result in forehead bumps and pain that affect patients for several months after surgery. The endoscopic method can also result in unwanted forehead elongation.
At Smith Cosmetic Surgery, our surgeons perform a very effective bespoke brow lift technique. This method shares similarities with the endoscopic technique while avoiding the aforementioned drawbacks.
Our technique gives our surgeons a higher degree of control; the medial (inner) and lateral (outer) parts of the eyebrow can both be shaped individually according to patients’ unique needs. This allows for greater customization to fit your individual anatomy.
There is no one “perfect” age to get a forehead lift in Denver. Generally, facial plastic surgeons recommend considering a brow lift anywhere from age 40 and up. Patients in this age range are most likely to have sagging eyebrows and horizontal forehead lines, glabellar wrinkles, and crow’s feet.
However, younger patients may also benefit from this procedure. The degree of skin laxity present can affect candidacy, as can the severity of forehead wrinkles, frequency of sun exposure, one’s skincare routine, and genetics.
Older patients may also be good candidates based on their overall health condition. Pre-existing medical conditions can increase the likelihood of complications and may make it necessary to consider non-surgical options.
When performed correctly, eyebrow lifts are unlikely to result in any lasting complications. Potential risks associated with a brow lift include hair loss near incisions, an elevated hairline, scarring, pain, itching, and numbness. Other potential complications include seromas, skin loss, bleeding, nerve injuries, infections, eye irritation, and asymmetry.
Dr. Bovenzi can combine brow lifts with many other types of facial plastic surgery procedures. Denver patients may want to pair their forehead lift with upper blepharoplasty, also called upper eyelid surgery. This further rejuvenates the eyes and upper face, resulting in a more youthful appearance. Other options include facelifts, rhinoplasty, and lower blepharoplasty.
A brow lift’s results can last anywhere from five to ten years. While the tissues of the forehead and brow will be permanently rejuvenated, the natural aging process will still occur. The muscles and skin will still lose strength and elasticity over time. Lifestyle factors like smoking and sun exposure can also affect the longevity of brow lift results.
To prepare for an eyebrow lift from Dr. Bovenzi, Denver patients will need to follow his preparation directions as closely as possible. Preparation includes avoiding smoking for several weeks, avoiding taking NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), and not drinking alcohol close to the procedure date.
Forehead lift patients should ensure that a friend or family member will give them a ride home from their surgery and stay with them for the first night. Patients should also arrange for time off from work in advance.
