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A rested, more open upper face

Brow Lift
in Augusta, GA

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A brow lift — also called a forehead lift — raises sagging eyebrows and smooths forehead and frown lines, restoring a rested, more alert upper face. Performed by Dr. Troy Austin, a double board-certified plastic surgeon, with honest guidance on techniques, cost, and recovery.

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Brow Lift (Forehead Lift)

A refreshed brow, not a surprised one.

Dr. Troy Austin, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon in Augusta, GA

Medically reviewed by Dr. Troy Austin, MD — double board-certified plastic surgeon ◆ Updated July 2026

A brow lift, or forehead lift, is surgery that raises sagging eyebrows and smooths the horizontal forehead lines and vertical “11” frown lines that can make you look tired, worried, or older than you feel. It repositions a low, heavy brow to a more natural height, opening up the eyes and softening the upper face. At Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery in Augusta, GA, Dr. Troy Austin performs brow lift surgery using the technique that fits your brow position, hairline, and goals — from a minimally invasive endoscopic lift to an open approach for heavier brows.

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At a glance

Brow lift, in brief.

What it is A brow lift (forehead lift) surgically raises sagging eyebrows and smooths forehead and frown lines.
Treats Heavy or drooping brows, deep forehead creases, “11” frown lines, brow-driven hooding over the eyes.
Techniques Endoscopic, temporal/lateral, or hairline/open — matched to your brow position and hairline.
Anesthesia Local with sedation or general, depending on technique and extent.
Downtime Head elevated the first 48 hours; staples for 7–10 days. Most patients return to work in 7–10 days. 3–4 weeks no exercise; fully recovered after 4 weeks.
Provider Double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Troy Austin.
Serving Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, Columbia County, GA + North Augusta & Aiken, SC; fly-in patients.

Board certified

1 x

Dr. Austin is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery — the surgical judgment a natural brow position demands.

Hours, outpatient

1-

Most brow lifts are outpatient, often endoscopic through a few small incisions hidden in the hair. You go home the same day.

Starting price

$ 1

We publish a real starting number and give you an exact, all-in quote at consultation. Financing available.

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Dr. Troy Austin, board-certified plastic surgeon and supervising physician at 7 Seas Medical Spa in Augusta, GA
Dr. Troy Austin Double board-certified
Your surgeon

The brow sets the whole expression.

A brow lift is about proportion, not just lift — raise the brow too much and you look perpetually surprised; too little and nothing changes. A natural result takes real judgment about where the brow should sit for your face. Dr. Austin is double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, completed his plastic surgery fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia right here in Augusta, and trained in general surgery at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans.

He'll give you a straight answer about whether a brow lift, an eyelid surgery, or a combination is what actually addresses what's bothering you — before you ever schedule surgery. Dr. Troy Austin
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Credentials & affiliations

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery & American Board of Surgery
  • Fellowship — Medical College of Georgia
  • Member, ASAPS · ASPS · Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons
Is it right for you?

“You look angry or tired” — when you're not.

People keep reading the wrong mood on your face — tired, stern, worried — because a heavy, descending brow and deep forehead lines say it for you. Those are lines that years of bright Georgia sun and squinting through CSRA summers tend to deepen. Makeup and Botox only go so far once the brow itself has dropped and the forehead skin has relaxed. That’s what a brow lift addresses: it lifts the brow back to a natural position and softens the forehead and frown lines. It can also raise brows that sit unevenly and lift a brow heavy enough to crowd your upper field of vision. If your real concern is loose eyelid skin rather than the brow, Dr. Austin will tell you — because a blepharoplasty, not a brow lift, is what corrects that.

Brow lift vs. eyelid surgery
Brow lift techniques

Endoscopic, temporal, or open?

The right brow lift depends on your brow position, forehead height, and hairline. Here’s how the main techniques compare.

 EndoscopicTemporal / LateralHairline / Open
Best forOverall brow droop & forehead linesOuter-brow droop & hoodingHeavier brows, higher forehead
IncisionsA few small ones hidden in the hairSmall incisions at the templesAlong or within the hairline
Forehead heightPreservedPreservedCan shorten a high forehead
AnesthesiaLocal + sedation or generalLocal + sedationGeneral
Social downtimeAbout 7–10 daysAbout 1 weekAbout 10–14 days

A brow lift is frequently combined with upper eyelid surgery when both a heavy brow and lax lids contribute to the tired look — and with a facelift, neck lift, or FaceTite for full facial rejuvenation — so Dr. Austin treats the upper face as a whole.

Brow lift vs. blepharoplasty

Is it the brow, the lids, or both?

This is the question that trips up most people — and getting it right is the difference between a natural result and a wasted procedure. A brow lift and an eyelid surgery fix different things.

A brow lift lifts the brow

A brow lift raises a low, heavy eyebrow and smooths the forehead. When the outer brow sags and pushes down onto the upper eye, a brow lift is what takes that weight off the eye.

A blepharoplasty removes eyelid skin

An upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin folding on the eyelid itself. If the heaviness is in the lid rather than the brow, eyelid surgery — not a brow lift — is the fix.

Will a brow lift fix hooded eyes?

Sometimes. When hooding comes from a descended brow pressing down, a brow lift helps. When it comes from lax eyelid skin, a blepharoplasty is what you need — and when both are at play, the two are often combined for a balanced, natural result. A consultation sorts out which one is really driving the look.

Brow, lid, or both?

A quick assessment with Dr. Austin tells you which procedure — or combination — actually addresses your concern.

Surgical vs. non-surgical

Brow lift surgery vs. a Botox brow lift.

Not everyone searching for a “brow lift” needs surgery. It helps to know the difference before you book.

Botox (non-surgical) brow lift

A few units of a neuromodulator can relax the muscles that pull the brow down, giving the outer brow a subtle lift for a few months. It’s quick, has no real downtime, and is a good entry point for a mild, temporary change — offered on the med-spa side of the practice through Botox & injectables.

Surgical brow lift

When the brow has truly descended or the forehead lines are set, a surgical brow lift repositions the brow and gives a lasting result a neuromodulator can’t match. It’s the right choice when a temporary lift no longer does enough.

Which is right for you?

If you’re early and just want a subtle lift, start non-surgical. If a heavy brow is a persistent, structural concern, surgery is the durable answer. Dr. Austin gives you an honest recommendation rather than upselling either one.

Temporary or lasting? A Botox brow lift fades in months; a surgical brow lift resets brow position for years.

Investment

How much does a brow lift cost in Augusta?

Cost depends on the technique — endoscopic, temporal, or an open/hairline lift — and the anesthesia used. In the Augusta area, most brow lift surgery ranges from $3,500 to $9,000, and combining it with upper eyelid surgery raises that total. Your exact, all-in quote is confirmed in writing at your consultation.

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Endoscopic brow lift $4,500 – $7,000
Temporal / lateral brow lift $3,500 – $5,500
Hairline / open brow lift $6,000 – $9,000
Brow lift + upper blepharoplasty $7,500 – $11,000
Consultation with Dr. Austin $100

Your quote depends on the technique and anesthesia used — and includes the surgery center. A brow lift is often combined with upper eyelid surgery, which is quoted together. Financing is available through Cherry, CareCredit, PatientFi, and Alle Financing.

Candidacy, recovery & results

Healing, timing & what lasts.

Are you a candidate?

Good candidates are in generally good health, don’t smoke, have realistic expectations, and are bothered by a heavy or drooping brow, uneven or asymmetrical brows, deep forehead lines, or frown lines between the brows. If a medical condition or an eyelid issue is really the cause, your consultation is where that gets sorted out.

Recovery week by week

  • Days 1–3: swelling and mild bruising peak; keep your head elevated and rest. Arrange a ride home and help for the first day or two.
  • Week 1: staples typically come out around 7–10 days; you’ll feel presentable to yourself but still healing.
  • Weeks 1–2: most people return to desk work and everyday social life in 7 to 10 days, covering any bruising with makeup once cleared.
  • Weeks 2–6: swelling settles and any forehead numbness or tightness eases; you’ll ease back into exercise as Dr. Austin clears you, which is generally 3 to 4 weeks after surgery. In rare cases mild hair thinning near a hairline incision resolves over the following weeks.

How long does a brow lift last?

A surgical brow lift is long-lasting — results typically hold for many years, though your face keeps aging naturally around them. Endoscopic and open techniques both give durable results; where the brow is set at surgery is where it stays for the long term. The endoscopic approach generally causes less discomfort and a shorter recovery than an open lift.

The first few days do the work. Keeping your head elevated and resting early keeps swelling down.

Good to know

Brow lift Questions.

What is a brow lift (forehead lift)?

A brow lift, or forehead lift, is surgery that raises sagging eyebrows to a more natural height and smooths horizontal forehead lines and the vertical “11” frown lines between the brows. It opens up the eyes and refreshes the upper face — without changing who you look like.

It depends on the technique. An endoscopic brow lift uses a few small incisions hidden in the hair and preserves your forehead height. A temporal (lateral) lift raises the outer brow through small incisions at the temples. A hairline or open lift, done along or within the hairline, suits heavier brows and can shorten a high forehead. Dr. Austin matches the approach to your brow position and hairline.

A brow lift raises a low, heavy eyebrow and smooths the forehead. A blepharoplasty removes excess skin and fat from the eyelids themselves. If a descended brow is pushing down on the eye, a brow lift is the fix; if the heaviness is in the lid, eyelid surgery is. When both contribute, they’re often combined.

Sometimes. When hooding comes from a descended brow pressing down on the upper eye, a brow lift helps. When it comes from lax eyelid skin, an upper blepharoplasty is what’s needed — and when both are at play, the two are frequently combined. A consultation identifies which is really driving the look.

In the Augusta area, a temporal or lateral brow lift runs about $3,500–$5,500, an endoscopic brow lift about $4,500–$7,000, and a hairline or open lift about $6,000–$9,000. Combining a brow lift with upper eyelid surgery is roughly $7,500–$11,000. Your written, all-in quote is confirmed at consultation, and financing is available through Cherry, CareCredit, PatientFi, and Alle Financing.

A surgical brow lift is long-lasting — results typically hold for many years, though the face keeps aging naturally around them. Both endoscopic and open techniques give durable results; where the brow is set at surgery is where it stays for the long term.

An endoscopic brow lift uses a tiny camera and a few small incisions hidden in the hair to reposition the brow and release the muscles that pull it down. It preserves forehead height, leaves minimal visible scarring, and generally means less discomfort and a shorter recovery than an open lift — making it a popular choice for many patients.

Yes. A few units of a neuromodulator can relax the muscles that pull the brow down, giving the outer brow a subtle lift for a few months with no downtime. It’s a good option for a mild, temporary change and is offered on the med-spa side of the practice. When the brow has truly descended, a surgical brow lift gives a lasting result that Botox can’t match.

Swelling and mild bruising peak in the first few days and are eased by keeping your head elevated and resting. Sutures or clips typically come out around 7–10 days, and most people return to desk work and social life within one to two weeks. Some forehead numbness or tightness is normal early on and eases over several weeks.

Yes. A brow lift is frequently combined with upper eyelid surgery when both a heavy brow and lax lids contribute to the tired look, and it pairs well with a facelift, neck lift, or FaceTite for full facial rejuvenation. Dr. Austin plans the upper face as a whole so one procedure doesn’t leave an obvious mismatch.

Service area

Serving Augusta and the wider CSRA.

Our practice sits just off River Watch Parkway in Augusta, minutes from Evans and Martinez and a straight shot from I-20. Patients come to us from across Columbia and Richmond counties and from across the Savannah River in South Carolina for their brow lift.

Prefer to start from home? Virtual consultations are available, a convenient first step before you travel to Augusta.

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Augusta
Evans
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Grovetown
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Hephzibah
Harlem
Appling
North Augusta, SC
Aiken, SC
Thomson
Waynesboro

Traveling to Augusta for a brow lift?

Patients travel to Dr. Austin from across Georgia, the Carolinas, and beyond. Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is roughly 20 minutes from our surgery center, and our team helps out-of-town patients coordinate scheduling and follow-up.

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Patient experiences

What our patients say.

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From my initial consultation through my procedure, my experience was nothing short of exceptional. Every step of the process was informative, professional, and reassuring. Dr. Austin and his entire staff were incredibly patient, attentive, and always willing to answer any questions I had. The level of customer service and hospitality exceeded my expectations. Everyone made me feel comfortable, valued, and confident in my decision throughout the entire journey. Dr. Austin’s expertise, compassion, and dedication to his patients are truly remarkable. I feel extremely blessed to have had Dr. Austin as my surgeon and would highly recommend him and his facility to anyone considering a procedure. Thank you for providing such outstanding care and an amazing experience.

I had an amazing experience with Dr. Austin and the entire staff during my implants exchange procedure. From the very beginning, everyone made me feel safe, comfortable, and truly cared for. Dr. Austin was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of my questions, which gave me so much confidence throughout the process. The staff was kind, supportive, and welcoming every step of the way. I’m very grateful for the excellent care I received and highly recommend Dr. Austin and his team!.

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Austin and his team!!! From the time you walk in until the time you leave they make you feel like the only patient in the building. Dr. Austin is truly wonderful. Before surgery my consult was very thorough and he answered every question I had. The medical staff and Dr. Austin made surgery day and recovery a breeze. The surgery center is immaculate with wonderful pre and post op staff which was important to me as a nurse myself. Having my surgery with Dr. Austin and his team was the best decision I ever made. Book that consultation and surgery!!! You will NOT regret it. I have never been happier with my body and my confidence is back!

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In Augusta — and worth the drive.

Our surgery center sits just off River Watch Parkway, an easy drive from Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, and Columbia County, plus North Augusta and Aiken across the river. Many patients travel from across Georgia and the Southeast; Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is close by, and our team helps out-of-town patients coordinate every visit.

Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery

225 Cooper Ct
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 854-2080
Mon–Thu 8:30am – 5:00pm · Fri 8:30am – 2:00pm

Approx. drive times

  • Martinez, GA 7 min
  • Evans, GA 11 min
  • Downtown Augusta, GA 17 min
  • North Augusta, SC 17 min
  • Grovetown, GA 22 min
  • Aiken, SC 38 min
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