Brow & Forehead Lift in St. Augustine, FL

Specialized facial rejuvenation to restore a more youthful, refreshed upper face appearance

Restore a more alert, youthful appearance that reflects how you truly feel. A customized brow lift can create subtle yet significant rejuvenation of your upper face.

Are you concerned about a heavy, drooping brow that makes you look tired or angry even when you’re not? Has aging caused deep forehead lines or lowered your eyebrows, affecting your facial expression and appearance? At St. Augustine Oral & Facial Surgical Center, Dr. Douglas L. Johnson provides expert brow and forehead lift procedures that rejuvenate the upper face, creating a more rested, alert, and youthful appearance while maintaining natural-looking results.

What Is a Brow & Forehead Lift?

A brow and forehead lift, sometimes called a browplasty, is a specialized facial rejuvenation procedure designed to elevate a drooping brow, reduce forehead wrinkles, and refresh the upper face. This transformative surgery addresses one of the earliest and most noticeable signs of facial aging—the progressive descent of the eyebrows and development of horizontal forehead lines that can create a perpetually tired, sad, or angry appearance regardless of your actual mood.

The procedure works by adjusting the position of tissues and removing or altering muscles that cause wrinkling and frown lines, effectively “lifting” the eyebrows to a more youthful position while smoothing the forehead. There are several technical approaches, from traditional methods to more advanced minimally invasive techniques, each offering specific advantages for different patient needs and anatomical considerations.

As a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Johnson has specialized training in the complex anatomy of the face and advanced surgical techniques for facial rejuvenation. This expertise allows him to customize your brow lift procedure to achieve natural-looking elevation and contouring that complements your unique facial features and proportions, avoiding the “surprised” or “overdone” look that can result from less nuanced approaches.

Dr. Douglas L. Johnson, DMD

At St. Augustine Oral & Facial Surgical Center, your brow and forehead lift is performed by Dr. Douglas L. Johnson, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with exceptional training in facial anatomy and rejuvenation techniques. Dr. Johnson’s comprehensive educational background includes his dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, followed by extensive specialized training through residency programs at Shands Hospital in both Gainesville and Jacksonville, and additional expertise gained during his fellowship at Oral and Facial Surgical Center in Columbus, MS.

This thorough surgical background has equipped Dr. Johnson with advanced understanding of facial structures and specialized techniques for facial aesthetic procedures. His hospital affiliations with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and Baptist Medical Center South reflect his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of surgical care.

Our facial rejuvenation team includes professionals specifically trained in aesthetic procedures and experienced in the specialized care required for optimal cosmetic outcomes. From your initial consultation through your recovery period, our staff provides attentive support tailored to the unique physical and emotional aspects of facial aesthetic enhancement.

What are the Benefits of Brow & Forehead Lift Surgery?

A brow and forehead lift offers transformative benefits that extend beyond simply creating a more youthful appearance. The primary aesthetic advantage is elevation of drooping eyebrows that can make you look perpetually tired, sad, or angry regardless of how you actually feel. This restoration of the eyebrows to their natural, more youthful position opens the eye area, creating a more alert, refreshed appearance that better reflects your true emotions and energy level.

The procedure effectively addresses horizontal forehead lines created by years of facial expressions and natural aging processes. By modifying the underlying muscle activity and repositioning skin, the surgery smooths these lines and prevents their immediate return, creating a more relaxed appearance without eliminating your ability to form natural expressions. Additionally, the modification of frown muscles between the eyebrows can significantly improve the vertical “11 lines” that often create an angry or concerned appearance.

From a functional perspective, many patients with significant brow drooping experience improvement in peripheral vision following a brow lift. As the brow tissue is lifted away from the upper eyelid, the visual field expands, potentially reducing the heaviness and hooding that can interfere with vision. This functional benefit complements the aesthetic improvements, enhancing both appearance and comfort.

Perhaps most significantly, patients consistently report enhanced self-confidence and improved social comfort following successful brow lift surgery. When your appearance better reflects your actual mood and energy level, interactions become more positive and authentic. Many patients describe feeling more comfortable in professional and social situations when they no longer receive comments about looking tired or upset when they’re feeling perfectly well.

Our Reviews

Why Patients Choose Us

Care and Commitment

From the front office to the exam room, our practice is made up of professionals who take your oral health very seriously. Using state-of-the-art equipment designed with safety and efficiency in mind, we are able to offer top-notch care. As you walk through our office, you will notice that everything is clean, comfortable and thoroughly sterilized. Your safety and comfort are our priority.

Honesty and Affordability

We know that the cost of care can be confusing. In addition to offering a number of in-office payment options to fit your budget, we also give you up-front cost information on your treatment ahead of time. We are in network with a variety of insurance plans, and we offer dental financing with credit available in time frames that fit your needs. We are happy to help you navigate your dental insurance and alternative payment options.

Comprehensive Oral Surgery Care in One Location

At our practice, we are qualified to handle all aspects of your oral and maxillofacial care, so you are always surrounded by people that you trust. If we must refer out, we promise to send you to carefully vetted colleagues who apply the same professional principles in their office that we do in ours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I a Good Candidate for a Brow & Forehead Lift?

Ideal candidates for brow lift surgery include individuals with visible signs of aging in the upper face such as: a drooping brow that creates a tired, sad, or angry appearance; horizontal forehead lines that have become permanent features; deep frown lines between the eyebrows; or hooding of the upper eyelids caused by brow descent. The best candidates are in good general health, non-smokers or willing to quit before surgery, and have realistic expectations about what the procedure can achieve. While most patients are in their 40s to 60s, younger individuals with naturally heavy brows or genetically determined forehead lines may also benefit. During your consultation, Dr. Johnson will evaluate whether your concerns would be best addressed by a brow lift or if alternative treatments might be more appropriate for your specific situation.

How Long Do Brow Lift Results Last?

A brow lift creates long-lasting improvement, with most patients enjoying results for 7-10 years or longer. While the procedure effectively turns back the clock, it doesn’t stop the natural aging process, so some gradual changes will continue over time. Several factors influence longevity of results, including: your age at the time of surgery; skin quality and elasticity; lifestyle factors like sun exposure, smoking, and skincare habits; and the specific surgical technique used. Many patients extend and enhance their results with periodic non-surgical treatments like Botox to prevent the return of dynamic wrinkles in the forehead region. Dr. Johnson can discuss realistic expectations for long-term results based on your specific age, anatomy, and lifestyle factors.

What Is Recovery Like After a Brow Lift?

Recovery experiences vary based on the specific technique used and individual healing factors, but most patients follow a similar timeline: the first 24-48 hours involve rest with head elevation and application of cold compresses to minimize swelling; most significant swelling and bruising peaks around days 2-3 and begins to resolve over the following week; sutures or staples are typically removed between 7-14 days depending on the technique; most patients can return to work and social activities within 10-14 days, though some residual swelling may persist; and strenuous exercise is usually restricted for 3-4 weeks to prevent complications. Temporary numbness in the forehead is common and typically resolves gradually over several weeks to months. Dr. Johnson provides detailed recovery instructions tailored to your specific procedure and individual needs.

Visit Us in St. Augustine

St. Augustine Oral & Facial Surgical Center is ideally situated at 1301 Plantation Island Dr. Suite #101, St. Augustine, FL 32080, making us easily accessible for patients throughout St. Augustine and surrounding communities.