Brow Lift in Medellín

What a brow lift is

A brow lift raises a heavy or drooping brow and smooths the horizontal lines across the forehead. It is a different procedure from eyelid surgery. If your brows sit low and make the upper lids look heavy, lifting the brows is what actually fixes the problem.

What it addresses

• A low or heavy brow
• Horizontal forehead lines
• The frown lines between the brows
• A tired or angry look that comes from brow position, not the eyes

Techniques

A brow lift can be done through small incisions hidden in the hairline, an approach called endoscopic, or through a longer incision across the top of the head. A limited lift can also be done through the upper eyelid crease. Dr. Franco chooses the approach based on how much lift you need, your hairline, and whether you are having eyelid surgery at the same time. The endoscopic approach is the most common because it leaves the smallest scars.

Who it's for

A brow lift is for someone whose brows have descended and who wants a more open, rested look. It is often combined with an upper blepharoplasty, because the brow and the upper lid age together. If your brow position is fine and only the lid skin sags, eyelid surgery alone is enough.

How it's performed

The procedure takes one to two hours. It is done under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia depending on the technique. The brow is released, repositioned higher, and secured, and the forehead muscles that create frown lines are often weakened to soften them.

Recovery

Expect swelling and bruising around the eyes and forehead for one to two weeks. Most people return to work in about ten days and can travel after that. You should keep your head elevated and avoid straining for the first week. The final brow position settles over a few months.

Cost

A brow lift in Medellín is priced by range depending on the technique and whether it is combined with eyelid surgery. As a reference, upper eyelid surgery runs from about $1,200 to $2,000 here, and a full deep plane facelift from about $8,000 to $12,000. Your written quote is based on your photos and anatomy.

Results

Related pages

• Facelift in Medellín: the full overview
• Complete guide to blepharoplasty
• Brow lift vs eyelid surgery
• Facelift recovery timeline

Next steps

Send a front photo and a profile photo with your face relaxed. Dr. Franco will tell you whether the brow, the lid, or both need the lift.