Brow Lift

A Browpexy only focuses on lifting the eyebrows and does not address forehead wrinkles or excess skin, making it a quicker and less invasive procedure than a full brow lift. A Brow Lift addresses both the forehead and eyebrows and may involve the removal of excess skin.

You likely will not feel anything during the procedure itself since anesthesia will be administered to ease any discomfort. However, you may feel some swelling, tightness, or general discomfort during recovery in the first few days. This is completely normal and well-tolerated for most patients, especially with ice packs and pain-relieving medications. Additionally, you’ll receive post-surgical guidance on how to handle recovery for a more comfortable experience, but if you have any concerns, you can always reach out to Dr. Chopra and the team.

This varies from person to person, but generally, you’ll need at least three main appointments: your consultation, surgery, and at least one (though likely more) follow-up appointment to monitor healing and check your recovery progress. Sometimes, a pre-operative appointment between your consultation and surgery may be needed to go over last-minute details and questions. Dr. Chopra will give you a timeline of exactly what you can expect during your initial consultation.

You will notice an improvement in brow position and forehead smoothness immediately after surgery; however, this is not the final result. Swelling and bruising are most noticeable in the first one to two weeks, gradually improving as the tissues heal. By four to six weeks, most residual swelling has subsided, and the brows begin to settle into their natural position. The final, refined results are visible around three to six months post-surgery, once all internal healing is complete.

Combining a brow lift or browpexy with other procedures such as a facelift, neck lift, and especially blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is common. These treatments tackle multiple areas of the face at once, creating a more intensive and youthful transformation. They are not essential to combine, though many patients choose to have them done at once to reduce recovery time and costs for anesthesia and other medications. If you’re interested in pairing a brow lift or browpexy with another procedure, whether it be on the face or another part of the body, Dr. Chopra can recommend the best combination of procedures that are safe and effective for your goals.

While a brow lift is generally safe, potential risks include temporary swelling, bruising, numbness, or mild discomfort in the forehead and scalp. In rare cases, complications such as asymmetry, prolonged numbness, visible scarring, or nerve injury affecting brow movement may occur. The risk of complications is significantly reduced when the procedure is tailored to your anatomy and performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Chopra. Following post-operative care instructions, avoiding strenuous activities during recovery, and attending follow-up appointments will further minimize risks.

The recovery time for Browpexy is generally shorter than that for a full brow lift. Most patients can return to normal activities within a week, though swelling and bruising may take a few weeks to subside fully.

Browpexy is typically performed under local anesthesia. However, general anesthesia may be used if other procedures are performed alongside it, such as blepharoplasty.

Dr. Chopra specializes in aesthetic and cosmetic facial and body surgery, using cutting-edge techniques and technology and integrating procedures with an artistic and holistic approach.

The procedure is performed by Dr. Chopra, an experienced plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetics and cosmetic surgery for the face and body. He provides personalized consultations to help you choose the best treatment for your needs.