Plastic surgeon and medical director. International reference in facial surgery.
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A leading doctor in brow lift surgery and member of SECPRE.
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Brow lift: eyebrow lift surgery
What is a brow lift?
A brow lift, or eyebrow lift, is surgery that raises the brow when it has dropped with age and makes your eyes look tired or sad. The technique we use most is the endoscopic one: we work through small incisions inside the scalp, and the scar is hidden by your hair.
It is done under local anesthesia, takes one to two hours and usually involves no hospital stay. It costs from €4,000 (VAT not included). You can get back to your social life in 10 to 15 days; the final result shows at 4 to 6 months and lasts 5 to 8 years on average. Dr. Javier de Benito operates in Barcelona and Madrid, and Dr. Álvaro Sada Malumbres in Madrid.
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Surgery duration:
1-2 hours
Results last:
5 to 8 years on average
Anesthesia:
Local
Hospital stay:
Usually no hospital stay
Social life:
Between 10 and 15 days
Final result:
4 to 6 months
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Which brow lift technique is right for me?
It depends on how much the brow needs to be raised, which part has dropped and how much excess skin there is. If the whole brow has dropped, we usually do the endoscopic lift, which raises the brow and also tightens the forehead and temples; if only the tail has dropped, a lateral lift may be enough. We decide this at your consultation.
How do they differ?
Endoscopic brow lift
Small incisions in the scalp and a camera to work from the inside. The scar stays within the hair. It is the technique we perform most often.
Direct brow lift
It is reserved for cases with a lot of excess skin that needs to be trimmed directly. The incision runs next to the brow: the scar is small, but it may be visible near the brow.
Lateral brow lift
It mainly lifts the outer part of the brow, helping to open up the eyes and improve the expression without changing the center of the face too much.
How much does a brow lift cost?
From €4,000 (VAT not included). The final price depends on the technique, how much lift is needed and whether it is combined with eyelid surgery; we give you the exact price after your consultation. We explain what makes the quote go up in what affects the price.
The first consultation costs €80, which is deducted if you have surgery. You can finance it over 12 months interest-free or over up to 60 months.
What is included in the treatment plan:
- Specialist's fees
- Fees of the rest of the medical team
- Materials specified in the quote
- Operating room and day hospital (same-day discharge)
- Anesthesia
- Private room stay if needed
- Medication during the hospital stay
- Nursing wound care
- Follow-up visits with the specialist
- Pre-op tests (blood tests, ECG, X-ray, etc.)
What is not included:
- Assessments or clearances from other specialists, if needed
- Medication after hospital discharge
- Post-op garments (compression garments, bands, etc.), unless specified
- Complementary recovery treatments (lymphatic drainage, physical therapy, laser, etc.)
- Costs arising from medical complications not attributable to the surgery
- Repeat operations or touch-up surgery not initially planned
- Additional unplanned hospital stays
- Travel, accommodation or meals for the patient and companions
- Sick leave, certificates or additional paperwork
- Any material or procedure not expressly specified in the quote
*Prices valid in 2026. The exact price is given after the consultation, based on the surgeon's assessment.
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What is brow lift surgery like?
In the endoscopic lift, we make a few small incisions behind the hairline, release the forehead tissues with the help of a camera and fix the brow higher up. It is done under local anesthesia and takes one to two hours.
Who will assess me?
The surgeon who will operate on you. They look at where your brow sits, how much it needs to be raised and whether there is excess eyelid skin. The consultation costs €80; the first one can be a video consultation with the same surgeon (€50), and the fee is deducted if you have surgery.
How do I prepare?
Before the procedure, thorough and fully personalized planning is carried out, your medical tests are reviewed and you receive all the instructions needed for the surgery to take place under optimal conditions.
What happens on the day of surgery?
We operate under local anesthesia with monitoring, and you usually go home the same day.
What is recovery like?
For the first few days there is swelling in the forehead and eyelids and a feeling of tightness. In Barcelona we include the Synapta protocol. Your check-ups are with the same surgeon who operated on you.
What do I need to do before and after?
How long does a brow lift last?
As a guide, the result of a brow lift lasts between 5 and 8 years. It is an average: in each patient it may be more or less.
How long it lasts does not depend on the technique used. What makes the difference is the quality of the skin and tissues, genetics and how each person heals.
Natural aging continues, so over the years a little maintenance may be advisable.
Am I a good candidate for a brow lift?
You are if your brow has dropped and is pushing down on the eyelid skin, so your eyes look heavy even when you are rested. If the brow is where it should be and the excess is eyelid skin, what you need is a blepharoplasty; sometimes you need both.
There is no set age: the brow can drop because of genetics or with age.
- 01
Do people tell you that you look tired or sad?
For patients whose drooping brow makes their eyes look sad or tired even at rest.
- 02
Has your brow dropped with age?
When, over time, the brow loses its natural position and affects the harmony of the face.
- 03
Does your eyelid feel heavy?
When the brow drops, the eyelid skin bunches up. Raising the brow partly corrects this; if there is excess skin, blepharoplasty is added.
- 04
Do you want to open up your eyes without changing your face?
Indicated for people who want natural rejuvenation while keeping their features.
- 05
Are non-surgical treatments no longer enough?
When non-surgical treatments no longer achieve the effect you are looking for, surgery gives a result that lasts for years.
- 06
Is one brow lower than the other?
When one brow is clearly lower than the other, surgery helps to even them out.
What does it look like? Brow lift before and after photos
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You can also have your brow lift with us
Start with a video consultation with our surgeons. The surgeon who will operate on you assesses your case, answers your questions and gives you an exact, personalised quote. No travel needed for the first visit.
50 €
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Dr. David Neagu
Facial and maxillofacial surgery
Dr. Álvaro Sada
Facial and maxillofacial surgery
What are the risks of a brow lift?
What if the brow ends up too high?
Too much lift leaves a permanently surprised expression, and correcting it is harder than avoiding it in the first place. That is why the amount of lift is measured before surgery and the approach is conservative: the goal is to open up the eyes, not to change the expression.
What is normal in the first few days?
- Numbness of the scalp behind the scar, which is common and temporary, although it can last for months.
- Swelling of the forehead and eyelids during the first few weeks.
- A feeling of tightness in the forehead.
- Itching around the scar while it heals.
What complications can occur?
- Hair loss along the scar line.
- Asymmetry between the two brows, which may require an adjustment.
- Insufficient lift or partial drooping over time.
- Permanent change in sensation.
- Weakness of the forehead muscles due to nerve injury. This is rare.
- Visible or widened scar.
Who should not have a brow lift?
| Contraindication | Reason |
|---|---|
| Significant hair loss or a very high hairline | They determine where the scar can be placed and which technique is used; they are assessed case by case. |
| Active smoking | It compromises healing and the blood supply to the tissues. You are asked to stop four weeks before and four weeks after. |
| Uncontrolled systemic disease | Uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart or respiratory disease: these are stabilized before surgery. |
| Clotting disorders that have not been evaluated | These require prior assessment. Anticoagulants must not be stopped on your own initiative: the regimen is adjusted by the doctor who prescribes them. |
| Active infection, local or systemic | Surgery is postponed until the infection has fully resolved. |
Who will perform my brow lift?
In Barcelona, Dr. Javier de Benito; in Madrid, Dr. de Benito or Dr. Álvaro Sada Malumbres. The surgeon you see at the consultation is the one who operates on you and the one who sees you at your check-ups.
The aim is a more rested look that still looks like you, without brows set too high or a surprised expression.
Dr. Javier de Benito
Plastic surgeon and medical director. International reference in facial surgery.
«One key does not open every lock»
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Dr. Álvaro Sada Malumbres, specialist in facial, oral and maxillofacial
Surgeon specializing in facial and oral and maxillofacial surgery
«Drooping brows can accentuate a tired or sad appearance»
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Where can I have a brow lift?
Consultations are at Av. Diagonal 490 (Barcelona) or Calle de Serrano 87 (Madrid). In Barcelona we operate at Clínica Diagonal, in Esplugues de Llobregat, and in Madrid at Hospital San Francisco de Asís. If you live far away, your first consultation can be by video consultation.
Book your brow lift consultation
The first step is not surgery: it is a consultation with the surgeon who would perform your procedure. They will assess your case, answer your questions and, after the visit, give you the exact price.
The first consultation costs €80, which is deducted from the cost of surgery if you decide to have your procedure with us. You can also call us.
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Frequently asked questions about the brow lift
How much does a brow lift cost?
From €4,000 (VAT not included), including the operating room, pre-op tests and check-ups. We give you the exact price after your consultation.
Brow lift or blepharoplasty?
If the brow has dropped, the eyelid looks heavy even without excess skin, and operating on the eyelid alone does not fix it. If the brow is fine and there is excess skin, what you need is a blepharoplasty. At the consultation we see whether you need one, the other or both.
Will my expression look artificial?
It should not. The real risk is raising the brow too much and leaving a surprised look, so we measure beforehand and would rather fall short than overdo it.
Is a brow lift very painful?
It causes little discomfort: tightness in the forehead for the first few days, which is controlled with painkillers. You can get back to your social life in 10 to 15 days.
What are the risks of a brow lift?
The usual effects are swelling of the forehead and eyelids and numbness of the scalp, which can last for months. Less common are asymmetry between the brows, hair loss at the scar or, rarely, forehead weakness due to nerve injury. We cover them in detail in the risks section.
How long do the results last?
As a guide, between 5 and 8 years. How long it lasts does not depend on the technique used, but on the quality of the tissues, genetics and how each patient heals.
Are the scars noticeable?
With the endoscopic lift, no: they are inside the scalp, hidden by your hair. With the direct lift the scar is small, but it may be visible near the brow.
When can I exercise or go in the sun?
- Light exercise: from 2-3 weeks, depending on your progress.
- Intense exercise: after approximately 4-6 weeks.
- Direct sun exposure: it is recommended to wait several weeks and use suitable protection.
Can I combine this surgery with other treatments?
Yes, especially with blepharoplasty or with a facelift. We plan it at the same consultation.
How long does full recovery take?
Most patients return to their normal life within a few days. The change becomes visible gradually. As a guide, the result is already visible to others at around a month to a month and a half, and full recovery comes between 4 and 6 months.
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