A brow lift raises sagging eyebrows and softens forehead and frown lines, often refreshing the whole upper third of the face. It is frequently combined with eyelid surgery when heaviness around the eyes comes from the brow rather than the lid.
As brows descend with age, they can create a tired or angry look and add to upper-eyelid hooding. A surgical brow lift (commonly endoscopic, through small hidden incisions) repositions the brow and forehead tissue, while non-surgical options like neuromodulators or threads offer a lighter, temporary effect. A common pitfall is treating the eyelids alone when the real cause is brow descent — a good consultation distinguishes the two. Ranges below are researched local estimates, not quotes.
Minimally invasive lift through small incisions behind the hairline.
Targets the outer brow for a subtle lift of the tail of the brow.
Combines brow lift with eyelid surgery for the upper face.
Botox/Dysport to subtly raise the brow and soften lines.
Florida lets any licensed physician call themselves a “cosmetic surgeon,” so board certification is the single most useful signal of training and oversight. Certification means a surgeon completed an accredited residency, passed rigorous written and oral examinations, and commits to continuing education and ethics standards — it is not the same as a state medical license.
Procedure facts on this page draw on authoritative medical sources. Confirm specifics in a consultation.
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) ↗American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) ↗Choose a surgeon certified by a recognized board — and verify it yourself:
American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) ↗ The ABMS member board for plastic surgery. Verify a surgeon’s certification here. American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) ↗ Board certification specific to facial plastic surgery. American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) ↗ Member society; only ABPS-certified surgeons qualify. American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) ↗ The largest specialty association for facial plastic surgery. The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS) ↗ Aesthetic plastic surgery society & surgeon finder. ABMS — Certification verification ↗ Confirm any physician’s board status across all ABMS boards.