Do I Need A Brow Lift?

As you age, your brows begin to move down. The distance between your eyelashes and eyebrows also lessens as your skin and tissues lose elasticity.

If you feel you have a sagging brow and sagging upper eyelids, you may want to consider getting a brow lift. Board-certified plastic surgeon Jose Rodríguez-Feliz, M.D., specializes in several cosmetic procedures, including deep plane facelifts and blepharoplasty. You will experience the highest level of care from your first call until post-op. After nearly a decade in service, Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz is a skilled plastic surgeon with extensive experience who can provide the highest quality of patient care and get you the results you’re looking for.

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What Is A Brow Lift?

Also referred to as a forehead lift, a brow lift is designed to raise your eyebrows in order to reverse signs of aging around the eyes. This is accomplished by raising the skin and soft tissue of your brows and forehead. The result restores a youthful look to your brow, forehead, and even the area around your eyes. Miami brow lift surgeon Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz will evaluate your brows and discuss the results of what you’d like to have done in order to boost your self-esteem. He will then create a customized plan for your procedure.

Why Should I Get A Brow Lift?

Brow lifts are normally done when the skin of your upper eyelids is hanging low, your brows are sagging, or there is an asymmetry in your brows, such as one lower than the other. In addition, many people choose to combine brow lifts with other procedures, like facelifts and eyelid surgery - both of which are specialties of Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz. Some Miami brow lift patients come in feeling concerned that they will appear “surprised” after their procedure.

Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz specializes in natural-looking results using the very latest surgical techniques. He stabilizes the brow in a way that keeps you looking like you - without the effects of aging which have caused your brows to sag. Many times the excess skin patients think is the eyelid is in fact skin from the brow which has shifted to a lower position.

What To Expect During A Brow Lift

Depending on the specific procedure you undergo, surgery can last up to two hours (and longer if combined with other procedures). Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz performs all facial surgery under local and/or twilight sedation. Without the use of general anesthesia, bruising, swelling and recovery times are substantially minimized.

Learn more about the benefits of Twilight Sedation during your facial surgery with Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz. After your procedures have been completed, you’ll be sent to a recovery room in Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz’s accredited surgery center for observation. This ensures there are no complications while you come out of sedation.

The Brow Lift Procedure

There are several types of procedures available, depending on your specific needs:

Endoscopic brow lift (Brow Stabilization)

Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz makes small incisions behind your hairline. He then inserts an endoscope, or tube with a camera mounted on its end. This allows him to look at the tissues and muscles under your skin.

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From there, he will lift the appropriate forehead tissues and suture them in place. Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz will then close the incisions with stitches. Dr. Rodrigues-Feliz is an expert at accomplishing a youthful browlift through the latest technology in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques under IV sedation. The result of his cutting-edge techniques is a brow stabilization procedure that leaves his patients looking naturally youthful.

Hairline brow lift

During a brow lift Miami plastic surgeon Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz makes an incision between the beginning of your hairline and the highest part of your forehead. He then removes some skin and/or tissue from your forehead (instead of your scalp), which allows your hairline to remain in its original position. This is particularly effective for someone with a receding or thinning hairline.

Coronal brow lift

Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz makes one incision behind your hairline from ear to ear along the top of your head. He then lifts your forehead into its new position. Your overlapping scalp is cut out and the new scalp lines are sewn together.

Why Should I Choose Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz for My Brow Lift?

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jose Rodríguez-Feliz represents the next generation of surgical and non-surgical procedures for eyelids, face, and body aesthetics.

Catering to both local and international clientele at his state-of-the-art boutique practice and accredited surgical facility in Coral Gables, Florida, Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz is one of the few top-tier plastic surgeons who opt to pursue further aesthetic-surgery training after their residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Committed to mastering the most advanced techniques, he performed an elective fellowship in oculoplastic and aesthetic surgery under the tutelage of world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Codner.

This additional training afforded Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz the opportunity to embrace and utilize his artistic eye while perfecting his aesthetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) skills. He also has extensive experience performing complex revisional eyelid surgery, droopy eyelid (ptosis repair) surgery, facial plastic surgery (facelifts, deep plane facelift and neck lifts, nose surgery, ear surgery), non-surgical facial rejuvenation (Botox/Dysport, injectable fillers, and skincare), and aesthetic breast surgery.

Brow Lift FAQ

When should you get a brow lift?

If your lowered eyebrows constantly make you look angry, sad, or tired, or your upper eyelids are sagging, a brow lift can alleviate these signs of aging by raising your eyebrows and easing the deepening lines around your eyebrows.

Is a brow lift painful?

While you will likely have soreness after your procedure, most patients choose to take over-the-counter pain relievers for mild discomfort. If you need stronger medication, Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz can prescribe pain medication. As you heal, there may also be some itching and numbness that will resolve within 1-3 months.

Will you have scars?

While any incision leaves a scar, depending on what you’d like done, the location of the incisions will vary based on the specific procedure that’s done. Most scars are placed inside the folds of the skin or along the forehead and fade over time.

How much does a brow lift cost?

The price of a brow lift varies depending on the specific technique chosen and if it’s combined with other procedures. Because brow lifts are usually elective surgeries, costs are generally out of pocket. There are also payment and financing options available.

How long does it take to recover?

Because there will be tenderness and swelling, expect to be off of work or other obligations for several days. It can take up to ten days before your stitches are removed. It’s typical to resume regular daily activities within 2 weeks. Additionally, swelling can last for several weeks post-op.

Am I a Candidate for a Brow Lift?

If you are interested in getting a brow lift, Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz requires that all patients in Miami have a consultation to establish their eligibility before scheduling surgery. Please note that a good candidate for a brow lift is in good health that allows them to be placed under IV sedation. Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz will evaluate your health, cosmetic needs, and possible results to help you plan for your procedure.

Get Looks that Last

Invest in the confidence that comes from loving your look. Contact our office to schedule a consultation with Coral Gables plastic surgeon Dr. Jose Rodríguez-Feliz today.

You deserve the best for yourself. When you make the choice to receive plastic surgery in Coral Gables from Dr. Jose Rodríguez-Feliz, you are choosing a specialist who is widely regarded by other professionals in his field as an expert in oculofacial plastic surgery. His innovative procedures and stunning results will help you be the best version of you.

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