A brow lift elevates the natural brow position, smooths forehead wrinkles, and brightens your overall expression. If you have brow ptosis (drooping) or heavy upper eyelids, this procedure can open your eyes and give you a more refreshed look. Some people don’t realize their brows are naturally low because they’ve been subconsciously raising them to compensate.

Want to check your natural brow position? Look in the mirror, close your eyes, and completely relax your forehead. Then open your eyes slowly without raising your brows. That’s your true brow position. After upper eyelid surgery alone, your brows may rest slightly lower than this, which is why a brow lift is often recommended alongside—or instead of—upper eyelid surgery.

Brow position plays a big role in how we convey emotion and how others perceive our age. While neurotoxins like Botox can provide a temporary lift, a brow lift offers more permanent results. Depending on the amount of droop, your hairline, and forehead height, different techniques can be used to achieve the most natural outcome.

This isn’t about creating “surprised brows”—the goal is to open and brighten your face while keeping your features balanced and harmonious. Whether done alone or with an upper eyelid blepharoplasty, a brow lift can make a big difference in achieving a refreshed, youthful look.