We all want to age gracefully, but over time, the effects of genetics and various lifestyle choices can combine to cause unwanted changes such as a furrowed brow, skin laxity, and muscle sagging. The result can be hooded eyes and a permanently fatigued, angry, or unapproachable appearance.

Leading Dallas board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Stephanie Teotia can simultaneously resolve all these concerns with surgical and non-surgical brow lifting techniques. Keep reading to learn more about your options and what you can expect.

What Is a Surgical Brow Lift?

Consider all the expressions you can convey without saying a word – from communicating sarcasm by quirking one eyebrow to frowning in intense concentration. When looking in the mirror, you probably notice the long-term effects of these repetitive motions in the form of deeply etched facial lines and pronounced sagging. If people naturally assume you are sad, tired, or in a bad mood due to these changes, you could be an excellent candidate for a surgical brow lift. In performing this procedure, Dr. Teotia can choose between the following two approaches that leave minimally visible scarring.

1. Hairline Brow Lift

As its name suggests, a hairline brow lift requires a small incision along your natural hairline. Through this incision, Dr. Teotia will pull loose forehead muscles tight, then remove excess skin to reposition your eyebrows. This option is excellent for resolving prominent brow furrows and the “11 lines” that form between your eyebrows. It may also be an ideal appr