Brow · forehead · expression
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Consultation planning · Madison Avenue, NYC
A low brow can contribute to hooding above the eyes. A brow lift addresses brow position; upper blepharoplasty addresses the eyelid itself. An examination of both areas helps clarify which structure contributes to your concern and whether one procedure, a combined approach or no surgery is appropriate.
Ask how your hairline, existing asymmetry and preferred expression affect the proposed approach. Discuss incision placement, possible changes in scalp sensation or hair growth, and the limits of surgery. Bring a medication list and details of prior eye, forehead or facial treatments.
Ask for an individualized plan for swelling, bruising, time away from work and follow-up visits. A surgical quotation should identify the procedure, anesthesia and facility charges where applicable. The consultation at 420 Madison Avenue is an opportunity to discuss those details before deciding.
Patient education reference: ASPS patient information: brow lift (opens in a new tab)
Educational information does not establish candidacy. Schedule a consultation to discuss your own concerns, options and risks.
Treatment guide
Explore preparation, treatment, recovery, risks and questions to discuss at your consultation.
Restore a more open upper face while preserving natural expression and avoiding a surprised look. A brow lift addresses brow position rather than treating every upper-eyelid concern as excess skin. Technique can vary from limited-incision to endoscopic or other approaches based on hairline, anatomy and goals. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
Brow position is shaped by forehead muscle balance, ligament support, hairline, eyelid anatomy and natural asymmetry. A brow lift addresses brow position rather than treating every upper-eyelid concern as excess skin. Technique can vary from limited-incision to endoscopic or other approaches based on hairline, anatomy and goals. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
Endoscopic, limited-incision or open approaches. Selective release and repositioning. Hairline-conscious incision design. Combined eyelid surgery only when both levels contribute A brow lift addresses brow position rather than treating every upper-eyelid concern as excess skin. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
Forehead tightness, swelling, bruising and temporary scalp numbness are common early. Brow position settles as tissues relax. Bleeding, infection, fluid collection and delayed healing. Temporary or lasting numbness, asymmetry, contour irregularity or an unfavorable scar. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
Educational information only. These summaries cannot determine candidacy, diagnose a condition or replace an individual medical evaluation.
Overview
A brow lift addresses brow position rather than treating every upper-eyelid concern as excess skin. Technique can vary from limited-incision to endoscopic or other approaches based on hairline, anatomy and goals.
Prepare
A well-planned procedure begins before treatment day.
Procedure
Brow position is shaped by forehead muscle balance, ligament support, hairline, eyelid anatomy and natural asymmetry.
Techniques
Technique is selected only after examination, goals and safety considerations are aligned.
Recovery
The early view is never the final result. Follow-up allows swelling, sensation, scars and contour to be assessed over time.
Risks + alternatives
Every procedure has limitations and alternatives. Consultation should make both clear.
Questions
Start with the indication: the precise anatomical or functional finding the procedure is intended to treat—and why that approach fits better than the alternatives.
A brow lift is considered when the brow itself sits low or has descended—often producing lateral hooding, upper-face heaviness or asymmetry—and manually restoring the brow improves the eyelid relationship. If the brow is well positioned and the concern is isolated upper-eyelid skin, blepharoplasty may be the more direct treatment. Fine forehead lines alone usually do not establish a surgical indication.
The indication above defines the anatomical problem the procedure can address. It cannot promise symmetry, stop aging or correct concerns that arise from a different tissue layer.
Timing varies by procedure and healing; early swelling, firmness or asymmetry should not be mistaken for the final contour.
Dagan MD · Procedure monograph
Restore a more open upper face while preserving natural expression and avoiding a surprised look.
Tal Dagan, MD, FACS · 420 Madison Avenue, Suites 503–505 · New York, NY 10017 · (212) 585-3242 · myfacesurgeon.com
Overview
A brow lift addresses brow position rather than treating every upper-eyelid concern as excess skin. Technique can vary from limited-incision to endoscopic or other approaches based on hairline, anatomy and goals.
Prepare
A well-planned procedure begins before treatment day.
Procedure
Brow position is shaped by forehead muscle balance, ligament support, hairline, eyelid anatomy and natural asymmetry.
Techniques
Technique is selected only after examination, goals and safety considerations are aligned.
Recovery
The early view is never the final result. Follow-up allows swelling, sensation, scars and contour to be assessed over time.
Risks + alternatives
Every procedure has limitations and alternatives. Consultation should make both clear.
Questions
Start with the indication: the precise anatomical or functional finding the procedure is intended to treat—and why that approach fits better than the alternatives.
A brow lift is considered when the brow itself sits low or has descended—often producing lateral hooding, upper-face heaviness or asymmetry—and manually restoring the brow improves the eyelid relationship. If the brow is well positioned and the concern is isolated upper-eyelid skin, blepharoplasty may be the more direct treatment. Fine forehead lines alone usually do not establish a surgical indication.
The indication above defines the anatomical problem the procedure can address. It cannot promise symmetry, stop aging or correct concerns that arise from a different tissue layer.
Timing varies by procedure and healing; early swelling, firmness or asymmetry should not be mistaken for the final contour.
Educational information only. Not medical advice. Consultation is required for individualized recommendations. Candidacy, technique, risks, recovery and alternatives require an individual examination. Illustrations do not predict or guarantee a result.
Educational information only. Candidacy, technique, risks, recovery and alternatives require an individual examination. Illustrations do not predict or guarantee a result.
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