A brow facelift combines a brow lift and a facelift into a single surgery, addressing the entire face from hairline to neck. This approach recognizes that facial aging affects the whole face – drooping brows create a heavy upper face, while sagging jowls and neck looseness age the lower face. Treating both areas together creates the most noticeable and balanced results. By lifting the brows and repositioning the lower face, we eliminate the uneven look that can happen from addressing only one area, ensuring your entire face looks youthful.
At The Collins Center, Dr. Beth Collins’ 25 years of facial surgery and her experience teaching advanced techniques nationwide make her highly qualified to perform this dual procedure skillfully. Her patients benefit from addressing multiple concerns during one recovery, with seamless results from forehead to jawline.
Treatable Areas
- Descended, heavy eyebrows creating a tired or stern expression​
- Deep horizontal forehead wrinkles and vertical frown lines
- Hooded upper eyelids caused by low brow position​
- Midface volume loss and flattened cheek contours
- Pronounced nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- Jowl formation obscuring jawline definition
- Neck laxity, loose skin, and platysmal banding
- Asymmetry between upper and lower facial aging​
How Brow Facelift Works
Combining these procedures requires careful planning for balanced results. The process typically begins with a brow lift, using small incisions in the hairline to elevate the brows. This opens the eyes and smooths the forehead, preparing the upper face for the next stage.
Next, the facelift is performed, with incisions around the temples and ears. Sagging tissues are repositioned, underlying muscles are tightened, and neck looseness is addressed. The aim is to ensure the brow lift complements the lower face lift, resulting in a natural appearance.
The combined surgery usually takes three to four hours and is performed as an outpatient procedure. Most patients go home the same day and can begin recovery without requiring further procedures. They’ve thoroughly addressed their facial aging.
Whether you need surgical precision, metabolic wellness, or non-surgical refinement, we look at the big picture. Let’s design a unified treatment plan that addresses your health and beauty under one roof.
Results You’ll Love
- Complete facial rejuvenation from forehead to neck achieved in one surgical session
- Harmonious, balanced results where upper and lower face aging are equally addressed
- Open, bright eyes paired with defined jawlines for total transformation
- Smoothed forehead wrinkles complementing softened lower facial folds
- The convenience and cost savings of one surgery, one anesthesia, one recovery period
- Natural-looking outcomes that preserve your unique facial character while erasing years
- Extended longevity as both procedures age gracefully together over decades
- The confidence of comprehensive correction from Connecticut’s most experienced facial surgeon
Are You a Candidate for Brow Facelift?
- You have significant aging concerns affecting both your upper and lower face
- Your descended brows and sagging lower face create an unbalanced, aged appearance
- You want the most efficient path to comprehensive facial rejuvenation
- You prefer addressing all your concerns in one surgery rather than staging procedures
- You’re in excellent overall health and cleared for longer surgical proceduresYou have realistic expectations about recovery time for combination surgery
- You desire natural-looking results from a surgeon who performs facial surgery weekly
- You’re prepared to invest in the most complete facial transformation available
Why Choose The Collins Center
- 25+ years performing one to two facial procedures weekly with over a thousand surgeries completed. Dr. Collins’ extraordinary experience with both brow lifts and facelifts—and their combination—ensures expert execution of this dual procedure.
- Nationally recognized expert teaching facial rejuvenation techniques to surgeons nationwide. Dr. Collins speaks at the American Society of Plastic Surgery and Women’s Plastic Surgery Conference, demonstrating her mastery of both individual and combined facial procedures.
- Double board-certified plastic surgeon with fellowship training in facial surgery. Dr. Collins’ advanced credentials and specialty training at Emory University provide the foundation for executing complex combination procedures safely.
- Clinical instructor at Yale committed to evidence-based surgical excellence. Dr. Collins’ academic role ensures she remains at the forefront of surgical innovations and safety protocols in facial rejuvenation.
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Best Plastic Surgeon in New Haven. These recognitions reflect the consistent excellence, patient satisfaction, and surgical outcomes that define Dr. Collins’ practice.​
FAQs about Brow Facelift
Why combine brow lift and facelift instead of doing them separately?
Combining procedures lets your surgeon address all facial aging concerns in a single surgery. This reduces costs, minimizes anesthesia and shortens recovery. It also allows for more balanced results where upper and lower face rejuvenation look natural and work together. Dr. Collins ensures the lift in each area complements the other for a harmonious outcome.
Is recovery longer when combining brow lift with facelift?
Recovery time is similar to facelift alone since the lower face component drives the healing timeline. Most patients experience two weeks of social healing, returning to work within 10 to 14 days and resuming exercise after four to six weeks. The advantage is addressing both concerns in one recovery period rather than going through healing twice.
Will combining procedures increase my surgical risks?
When performed by an experienced surgeon like Dr. Collins who regularly performs both procedures, combination surgery carries similar risk profiles to individual procedures. Dr. Collins’ 25 years of surgical experience and weekly facelift practice ensure she can safely execute longer procedures while maintaining meticulous attention to detail throughout.
How much younger will I look after a brow facelift?
Most patients achieve 10 to 15 years of rejuvenation, with results lasting a decade or longer. The comprehensive approach of addressing both upper and lower facial aging creates more dramatic transformation than either procedure alone could achieve. Your face will continue aging naturally, but from a significantly more youthful starting point.
Can I add other procedures to my brow facelift?
Yes. Many patients combine brow facelift with eyelid surgery, fat grafting, laser resurfacing, or other treatments for even more comprehensive transformation. Dr. Collins will assess your concerns during consultation and recommend the safest, most effective combination to achieve your aesthetic vision.
Will I still look like myself after brow and facelift surgery?
Absolutely. Dr. Collins’ surgical philosophy prioritizes natural-looking enhancement that preserves your unique facial character. The goal is making you look like a refreshed, rejuvenated version of yourself—not creating an artificial or “done” appearance. Her artistic eye and extensive experience ensure results that honor your individuality.
How do I know if I need both brow lift and facelift?
During your consultation, Dr. Collins will assess your entire face to determine which procedures address your specific aging concerns. If you have heaviness in both your upper face (descended brows, forehead wrinkles) and lower face (jowls, neck laxity), combination surgery provides the most comprehensive correction. She’ll explain her recommendations and help you understand which approach best serves your goals.
Stop compromising and embrace complete facial rejuvenation in one transformative procedure. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Collins at The Collins Center in Guilford or Mystic, CT to explore brow facelift possibilities.
