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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Procedures We Offer: Brow Lift

A brow lift, also called an eyebrow lift or forehead lift, is a cosmetic procedure that raises the eyebrows to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and frown lines and to lift sagging skin.

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Why Choose Johns Hopkins for a Brow Lift

Tailored Approach

Patients can be confident in an approach that takes into account their skin type, age and ethnicity, and what they want to achieve. 
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Experienced Team

With a large number of patients and an experienced faculty with specific training in the structure of the head and neck region, we offer a rare degree of skill and expertise, even in the most complex procedures.

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Surgical Expertise

The facial plastic and reconstructive surgery team is dedicated to restoring the function and aesthetic appearance of the facial features, head and neck.

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What To Expect When Getting a Brow Lift at Johns Hopkins

One of our experts will review your options, including the three types of brow lifts: the classic or coronal brow lift, the endoscopic brow lift and the temporal lift. Together, you and your surgeon will decide which is the best choice for you.


Our Brow Lift Experts


  • Kofi O. Boahene, MD

    Expertise: Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology

    Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Baltimore, MD

  • Shaun C. Desai, MD

    • Chief of Facial Cosmetic Surgery

    Expertise: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology

    Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

  • Lisa Earnest Ishii, MD

    • Senior Vice President of Operations, Johns Hopkins Health System

    Expertise: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology

    Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville, Lutherville, MD

  • Jason C. Nellis, MD

    Expertise: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology

    Primary Location: Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC

Before and After Pictures

62 year old woman underwent a cosmetic browlift, upper and lower lid blepharoplasty.
62 year old woman underwent a cosmetic browlift, upper and lower lid blepharoplasty.
62 year old woman underwent a cosmetic browlift, upper and lower lid blepharoplasty.
62 year old woman underwent a cosmetic browlift, upper and lower lid blepharoplasty.
62 year old woman underwent a cosmetic browlift, upper and lower lid blepharoplasty.
Before and after brow lift procedure patient.
Before and after brow lift procedure patient.
Before and after brow lift procedure patient.
Before and after brow lift procedure patient.
  • Left: Before | Right: After

    Procedure: Cosmetic upper and lower lid blepharoplasty and fat transfer with C02 laser resurfacing
    Surgeon: Shaun C Desai MD
    Description: A 63-year-old-woman underwent a cosmetic upper and lower lid blepharoplasty with small conservative amount of fat transferred from her abdomen to lower eyelid and cheek region (by small liposuction canula) to help achieve a more youthful and less “tired” look. We also performed a conservative C02 laser resurfacing of the lower eyelid skin to help tighten and smooth the fine wrinkles under the eyes.   

     
  • Left: Before | Right: After

    Procedure: Cosmetic upper and lower lid blepharoplasty and fat transfer with C02 laser resurfacing
    Surgeon: Shaun C Desai MD
    Description: A 63-year-old-woman underwent a cosmetic upper and lower lid blepharoplasty with small conservative amount of fat transferred from her abdomen to lower eyelid and cheek region (by small liposuction canula) to help achieve a more youthful and less “tired” look. We also performed a conservative C02 laser resurfacing of the lower eyelid skin to help tighten and smooth the fine wrinkles under the eyes.   

     
  • Left: Before | Right: After

    Procedure: Cosmetic upper and lower lid blepharoplasty and fat transfer with C02 laser resurfacing
    Surgeon: Shaun C Desai MD
    Description: A 63-year-old-woman underwent a cosmetic upper and lower lid blepharoplasty with small conservative amount of fat transferred from her abdomen to lower eyelid and cheek region (by small liposuction canula) to help achieve a more youthful and less “tired” look. We also performed a conservative C02 laser resurfacing of the lower eyelid skin to help tighten and smooth the fine wrinkles under the eyes.   

     
  • Left: Before | Right: After

    Procedure: Cosmetic upper and lower lid blepharoplasty and fat transfer with C02 laser resurfacing
    Surgeon: Shaun C Desai MD
    Description: A 63-year-old-woman underwent a cosmetic upper and lower lid blepharoplasty with small conservative amount of fat transferred from her abdomen to lower eyelid and cheek region (by small liposuction canula) to help achieve a more youthful and less “tired” look. We also performed a conservative C02 laser resurfacing of the lower eyelid skin to help tighten and smooth the fine wrinkles under the eyes.   

     
  • Left: Before | Right: After

    Procedure: Cosmetic upper and lower lid blepharoplasty and fat transfer with C02 laser resurfacing
    Surgeon: Shaun C Desai MD
    Description: A 63-year-old-woman underwent a cosmetic upper and lower lid blepharoplasty with small conservative amount of fat transferred from her abdomen to lower eyelid and cheek region (by small liposuction canula) to help achieve a more youthful and less “tired” look. We also performed a conservative C02 laser resurfacing of the lower eyelid skin to help tighten and smooth the fine wrinkles under the eyes.   

     
  • Left: Before | Right: After

    Surgeon: Shaun Desai, M.D.

    Description: A 70-year-old female about one year after an extended deep-plane facelift and neck lift, brow lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, and lip lift.

  • Left: Before | Right: After

    Surgeon: Shaun Desai, M.D.

    Description: A 70-year-old female about one year after an extended deep-plane facelift and neck lift, brow lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, and lip lift.

  • Left: Before | Right: After

    Procedure: Lower facelift and neck lift, endoscopic brow lift and upper eyelid blepharoplasty.

  • Left: Before | Right: After

    Procedure: Lower facelift and neck lift, endoscopic brow lift and upper eyelid blepharoplasty.

  • Left: Before | Right: After

    Procedure: Endoscopic brow lift, lower eyelid blepharoplasty and autologous fat injections to malar (cheek) region.
  • Left: Before | Right: After

    Procedure: Endoscopic brow lift, lower eyelid blepharoplasty and autologous fat injections to malar (cheek) region.


Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Johns Hopkins | Q&A

Lisa Ishii, M.D., a Johns Hopkins facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, answers frequently asked questions about facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. She provides information on when and why you should consult a facial plastic surgeon and what you can expect at your first appointment.

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