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Brow Lift, La Jolla & San Diego
A brow lift raises a low or heavy brow that can make the upper face look tired or stern and can crowd the upper eyelids. At your La Jolla consultation, Tim Sayed MD evaluates your brow position, forehead, hairline, and upper lids, then discusses whether a brow lift, eyelid surgery, both, or a non-surgical option fits.
The La Jolla consultation office is in University City, at 4510 Executive Drive, Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92121. Consultations and follow-ups take place here. Surgery is performed only in accredited operating rooms separate from both consultation offices, not at the University City office.
A good brow lift does not look surprised or raise the brow too high. It simply undoes the heaviness that makes you look tired or angry when you are not.
What it treats
A heavy or low brow, deep horizontal forehead lines, frown lines between the brows, and hooded, tired-looking upper eyes.
Who it is for
Adults whose brow has dropped, often making them look tired or stern, with realistic goals. Frequently combined with upper eyelid surgery.
Technique
Most often an endoscopic brow lift through small incisions in the hairline; sometimes a temporal or hairline lift, chosen to fit your forehead and hairline.
Anesthesia and time
General anesthesia or deep sedation, about 1 to 2 hours, longer if combined with eyelid surgery or a facelift.
Downtime
About one week before being social, with swelling and bruising settling over 2 to 3 weeks.
How long it lasts
A brow lift does not stop aging, but most patients enjoy the result for many years, often a decade or more.
Why a brow lift
Dr. Sayed is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and he has been recertified in both after ten years. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Techniques
An endoscopic brow lift uses small incisions within the hairline and a camera to guide the lift. Other approaches, such as a temporal lift or an incision at the hairline, may be considered depending on your forehead height and hairline. The choice affects scar location and whether the hairline moves.
A brow lift is usually performed under general anesthesia or deep sedation as an outpatient procedure. Plan for an adult to drive you home from the operating facility.
| Technique | What it suits |
|---|---|
| Endoscopic brow lift | Most patients. Small hidden incisions behind the hairline, a camera-guided lift, fine scars and a quicker recovery. |
| Temporal (lateral) brow lift | A droopy outer brow with good central height. Lifts the outer third through a small temple incision, often with eyelid surgery. |
| Hairline (trichophytic) lift | A high forehead. Places the incision at the hairline so the forehead is not lengthened, with a well-hidden scar. |
| Non-surgical brow lift | Mild, early heaviness. Botox or threads can give a small lift, but will not match surgery once the brow has truly dropped. |
Most patients do well with an endoscopic brow lift, often combined with upper eyelid surgery. Dr. Sayed examines your brow height, forehead, and hairline and recommends the approach that fits, nothing more than you need.
Consultation
Bring a list of medications and supplements, any prior forehead, eyelid, or hairline procedures, and the dates of any recent neuromodulator (such as Botox) injections. Older photos can help show how your brow position has changed.
Ask which technique is proposed, where the incisions would be, whether the hairline would change, and whether upper eyelid surgery is also recommended.
Related options include eyelid surgery in La Jolla and facial plastic surgery in La Jolla.
The procedure
A brow lift may raise a low or heavy brow, soften the hooded appearance it can create over the upper lids, and improve forehead or frown lines. A good result should look rested rather than surprised.
A brow lift does not remove excess upper-eyelid skin by itself; when both concerns are present, upper eyelid surgery may be discussed as well. Neuromodulators can temporarily soften lines and slightly shape the brow but do not lift a significantly descended brow.
Risks include bleeding, infection, anesthesia complications, numbness or itching of the scalp, hair loss near incisions, visible scarring, asymmetry, a change in hairline, over- or under-correction, nerve injury affecting forehead movement, and the need for further surgery.
Seek prompt care for rapidly increasing swelling, fever, or severe or worsening pain.
Case studies
Ask to see before-and-after photographs relevant to your concerns. The same practice gallery is used for both offices; these are not location-specific results. Photographs do not guarantee your outcome. Practice photo gallery information for La Jolla patients
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Cost
The practice’s current guide for a brow lift is about $6,000–$12,000, depending on the technique and whether it is combined with eyelid surgery or a facelift. The same guide applies at both consultation offices; it is not a La Jolla-specific market price.
Request a written quote for your proposed plan. Ask exactly which fees it includes, such as the surgeon, anesthesia, and facility, and what could add to the cost. Insurance rarely covers cosmetic surgery; check with your insurer if a functional concern is involved.
Recovery
Swelling and bruising of the forehead and around the eyes are common and usually improve over the first couple of weeks. Many patients feel ready to be seen socially after about one to two weeks; timing varies. Numbness or itching of the scalp can last longer.
Sleep with your head elevated, avoid strenuous activity until cleared, and ask about washing your hair, coloring it, and returning to exercise.
Your surgeon
Dr. Sayed is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and he has been recertified in both after ten years. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
He earned his medical degree at the UCSF School of Medicine, completed general surgery training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard, and returned to UCSF for his plastic surgery fellowship.
Ask about brow lift cases similar to yours, how a natural brow position is planned, and how a revision would be handled if needed.
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Board certified and recertified
American Board of Surgery
Board certified and recertified
UCSF School of Medicine
MD and plastic surgery residency
Harvard, Mass General
General surgery training
Kellogg School of Management
Executive MBA, Northwestern
Alpha Omega Alpha
National medical honor society
Office
For your La Jolla brow lift consultation and follow-ups, use the University City office's San Diego postal address shown below.
Confirm your appointment time when scheduling. On Mondays, this office opens at 9:00 AM, half an hour later than the Newport Beach office.
Choose the office you can return to for follow-ups, not just the first visit. Follow-up visits take place at your consultation office, so settle that choice before you schedule.
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Before surgery, ask the team for the operating facility's address, arrival time, and discharge instructions. Do not use the University City consultation address as your surgery destination. Arrange a ride from the accredited operating room, and plan your return trips to this office. If you will recover outside the area, ask how long to stay nearby and when you must come back; no fixed stay applies to everyone.
Tim Sayed MD, La Jolla / University City
Address
4510 Executive Drive, Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92121
Phone
(858) 247-2933
Hours
Mon 9:00 AM–4:30 PM; Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM PT; Sat–Sun closed
Surgery
Accredited operating rooms only, separate from both consultation offices
Approved copy
For your La Jolla brow lift consultation and follow-ups, use the University City office's San Diego postal address shown below.
Tim Sayed MD — La Jolla / University City consultation office 4510 Executive Drive, Suite 210 San Diego, CA 92121 Shared practice phone: (858) 247-2933
Confirm your appointment time when scheduling. On Mondays, this office opens at 9:00 AM, half an hour later than the Newport Beach office.
Choose the office you can return to for follow-ups, not just the first visit. Follow-up visits take place at your consultation office, so settle that choice before you schedule.
Consultation details for La Jolla · Compare the Newport Beach consultation office
Before surgery, ask the team for the operating facility's address, arrival time, and discharge instructions. Do not use the University City consultation address as your surgery destination. Arrange a ride from the accredited operating room, and plan your return trips to this office. If you will recover outside the area, ask how long to stay nearby and when you must come back; no fixed stay applies to everyone.
Bring a list of medications and supplements, any prior forehead, eyelid, or hairline procedures, and the dates of any recent neuromodulator (such as Botox) injections. Older photos can help show how your brow position has changed.
Ask which technique is proposed, where the incisions would be, whether the hairline would change, and whether upper eyelid surgery is also recommended.
Swelling and bruising of the forehead and around the eyes are common and usually improve over the first couple of weeks. Many patients feel ready to be seen socially after about one to two weeks; timing varies. Numbness or itching of the scalp can last longer.
Sleep with your head elevated, avoid strenuous activity until cleared, and ask about washing your hair, coloring it, and returning to exercise.
Your follow-ups are at the same University City office where you had your La Jolla consultation. Ask when each check is needed and how to reach the team with concerns outside office hours. The office hours above are not an emergency-care schedule.
The practice’s current guide for a brow lift is about $6,000–$12,000, depending on the technique and whether it is combined with eyelid surgery or a facelift. The same guide applies at both consultation offices; it is not a La Jolla-specific market price.
Request a written quote for your proposed plan. Ask exactly which fees it includes, such as the surgeon, anesthesia, and facility, and what could add to the cost. Insurance rarely covers cosmetic surgery; check with your insurer if a functional concern is involved.
Practice pricing information for La Jolla patients · Financing information for La Jolla patients
Questions
An endoscopic brow lift uses small incisions within the hairline and a small camera to guide the lift. It is one of several techniques; the choice depends on your forehead and hairline.
A low brow can make the upper lids look heavy. If the brow is the main cause, a brow lift may help more than removing lid skin. Some patients need both. The examination decides.
The practice’s current guide is about $6,000–$12,000, depending on the technique and whether eyelid surgery or a facelift is added. The same guide applies at both offices; request a written quote for your plan.
The goal is a rested brow position, not an over-raised one. Ask how the height and shape will be planned and review photographs. Results vary.
Scar location depends on the technique: small incisions within the hairline for an endoscopic lift, or incisions at the temple or hairline for other approaches.
They do different things. Neuromodulators temporarily soften lines and can slightly shape the brow. A surgical lift repositions a descended brow and lasts longer. Ask which fits your concern.
Results can be long-lasting, but aging continues. Durability varies with technique, anatomy, and skin quality.
Many patients feel ready to be seen socially after about one to two weeks. Swelling and bruising improve gradually, and scalp numbness can last longer.
Numbness or itching of the scalp is common after a brow lift and usually improves over time. Persistent changes are possible.
Tightness, headache, and soreness are common early and are usually managed with prescribed or recommended medication. Report severe or worsening pain.
It is often discussed with upper eyelid surgery and sometimes with a facelift or fat transfer. Combining changes recovery and cost.
Yes. The plan considers a lower, flatter male brow shape and hairline pattern.
Some techniques can move the hairline. If your forehead is already high, ask about approaches that avoid raising it.
Risks include bleeding, infection, numbness, hair loss near incisions, asymmetry, a change in hairline, nerve injury, and the need for further surgery.
The office is in University City at 4510 Executive Drive, Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92121. Monday hours are 9:00 AM–4:30 PM; Tuesday–Friday hours are 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Pacific Time. It is closed Saturday and Sunday. Confirm your appointment time when scheduling. Call (858) 247-2933.
Your follow-ups are at the same University City office as your consultation. Surgery is performed only in accredited operating rooms separate from both consultation offices. Get the operating facility's address before arranging transportation. If you are traveling, ask how long to stay nearby and when to return for follow-up.
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