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Dr. Carboy will recommend the best approach based on your specific anatomy.
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The goal is a natural, gently lifted brow position that opens the eyes and refreshes the upper face without producing a surprised or overly arched look.As we age, the brow descends, the forehead muscles weaken, and the upper eyelids appear heavier as a result. Patients often describe looking constantly angry, tired, or worried even when they feel fine.
A brow lift addresses these concerns by repositioning the deep tissues of the forehead, releasing tension on the muscles that pull the brow downward, and elevating the brow into a more youthful, relaxed position. When combined with upper eyelid surgery, the effect on overall facial expression can be transformative.
Good candidates are adults with a heavy or low brow position, deep horizontal forehead lines, persistent frown lines between the brows, or upper-lid heaviness driven by brow descent rather than eyelid skin alone. Patients should be healthy non-smokers with realistic expectations. Many patients pursue a brow lift after noticing that their results from neuromodulators like Botox no longer produce the lift they once did, or after recognizing that the source of their heavy upper lids is actually the brow.
Central Oregon’s outdoor culture means many patients spend hours each week skiing, hiking, biking, paddling, and squinting into the sun. Years of expressive squinting and brow furrowing leave their mark in the form of deeper lines and a heavier brow. Patients in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, and across the Pacific Northwest come to Alpenaura Plastic Surgery for a definitive, long-lasting solution that produces a refreshed, awake appearance that no longer requires constant maintenance.
Most modern brow lifts are performed using an endoscopic approach, in which several small incisions are hidden within the hairline. Through these tiny incisions, Dr. Carboy releases and elevates the deep tissues of the forehead. In some patients, a direct brow lift or temporal lift is more appropriate, with incisions camouflaged in the natural hairline contours. Surgery is performed under sedation or general anesthesia. Most patients experience swelling and mild bruising for one to two weeks and return to work within ten to fourteen days. Strenuous exercise is restricted for three to four weeks.
From the Surgeon
Dr. Jourdan Carboy, MD explains brow lift and upper blepharoplasty, and lower blepharoplasty — how the brow, upper lid, and lower lid work together, why she evaluates the whole upper face, and how she achieves a refreshed, natural result rather than a tight or overdone look.
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Dr. Carboy will recommend the best approach based on your specific anatomy.
Most modern brow lifts are performed using an endoscopic approach, in which several small incisions are hidden within the hairline.
Most patients experience swelling and mild bruising for one to two weeks and return to work within ten to fourteen days.
Brow lift results typically last ten years or longer.
The average procedure time varies based on your personalized treatment plan and the complexity of the procedure performed
Most patients are able to return to light daily activities within a short recovery period while healing continues gradually over time
Your follow-up appointments are designed to monitor healing, support, recovery, and ensure your results continue progressing naturally.
The location of your procedure is determined vary based on your personalized needs and the complexity of the procedure performedf your procedure is determined vary based on your personalized needs and the complexity of the procedure performed
We understand that choosing a procedure is a deeply personal decision. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about treatment, recovery, results, and the overall Alpenaura experience.
Not when performed with modern techniques. Dr. Carboy lifts the brow into a natural, age-appropriate position that opens the eyes without producing a surprised or overly arched look.
Botox relaxes the muscles that pull the brow down, producing a modest, temporary lift that lasts three to four months. A brow lift surgically repositions the brow itself and addresses the loose tissue causing the descent — a structural change Botox can't replicate, with results measured in years rather than months. Many patients use Botox happily until the descent outpaces what it can disguise; that's typically when a brow lift enters the conversation.
A brow lift's results typically last eight to twelve years, and the brow never fully returns to its pre-surgery position — you remain ahead of where you would have been without the procedure. The face continues to age naturally, but most patients enjoy their refreshed brow position for a decade or more.
It depends on the technique suited to your anatomy and hairline. Most commonly, small incisions are hidden within the hair-bearing scalp, where they're invisible once healed. Dr. Carboy selects the approach — and the incision pattern — based on your brow position, forehead height, and hairline, and will walk you through exactly what your plan involves at your consultation.
Yes — it's one of the most natural pairings in facial surgery, because brow descent and excess upper eyelid skin often contribute to the same heavy-eyed look. Treating both at once addresses the problem at both levels in a single anesthesia session and recovery. In fact, distinguishing how much heaviness comes from the brow versus the lid is a central part of Dr. Carboy's evaluation — some patients who come in asking about eyelid surgery actually need a brow lift, and vice versa.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to work and social activities within seven to ten days, once initial swelling and any bruising have settled. Mild tightness or numbness across the forehead and scalp is normal in the early weeks and resolves gradually. Strenuous exercise is usually restricted for about two to three weeks.
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