An Introduction to the Upper Facial Structure

The upper part of the face consists of the eyebrows and forehead, where the skin tends to lose elasticity. As we age, the upper facial skin often develops permanent lines that can make the face seem tired or worn. Because there are no other features on the upper third of the face except a large expanse of skin, these lines are very apparent. In Scottsdale, Arizona, women and men over 35 typically begin requesting this particular procedure. If you're in Scottsdale or Phoenix, a brow lift can rejuvenate your upper face by smoothing wrinkles and restoring a youthful brow position.

Brow Lift Overview

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Why Get a Brow Lift?

Your face should reflect your youthful spirit. If it doesn’t, a brow lift can reduce forehead creases and restore a smooth appearance. Wrinkles result from many factors that damage the skin, including decreased collagen production and years of sun exposure.

In Scottsdale and Phoenix, a brow lift can relax forehead wrinkles, reduce sagging, and provide a refreshed look that eliminates the tired or angry expression. This procedure may be performed on its own or with other facial rejuvenation procedures, such as a facelift or blepharoplasty, for a combined effect of restoring the whole face.

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His: The Forehead Lift for Men

A handsome man has a strong, smooth forehead that does not look angry due to deep wrinkles or sagging eyelids. The eyebrows should run straight across the brow bone. If the eyebrows descend any farther, the eyelids are impeded, and he looks tired. Dr. Shapiro offers a customized brow lift in Scottsdale & Phoenix for men to address telltale signs of aging. The forehead lift will return the eyebrows to their higher position on the brow bone, but not so high that they appear feminine, while allowing the muscles of the forehead to relax for smoother skin.

Hers: The Brow Lift for Women

Women experience significant pressure to appear young and beautiful. A woman’s face should be gentle and smooth, with eyebrows that arch above the brow bone.

If the eyebrows are too low, she appears concerned, while eyebrows that are too high make her seem abnormally alarmed or excited. A brow lift, or browplasty, can relax the wrinkles on a woman’s forehead and restore her youthful beauty.

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Brow Lift Before & After

Patient is a 53-year-old female who underwent a previous browlift and upper and lower blepharoplasty 15 years prior to presentation. 15 years post-operatively, she felt that her eyes looked puffy and ill-defined and lacked the “sexy” appearance they had before her initial eyelid surgery. She felt that her brows had descended and wanted the arched eyebrows that always accentuated her lovely eyes. She wanted to appear younger and more attractive.

Before
After

Patient is a 53-year-old female who underwent a previous browlift and upper and lower blepharoplasty 15 years prior to presentation. 15 years post-operatively, she felt that her eyes looked puffy and ill-defined and lacked the “sexy” appearance they had before her initial eyelid surgery. She felt that her brows had descended and wanted the arched eyebrows that always accentuated her lovely eyes. She wanted to appear younger and more attractive.

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Your Surgical Options

Depending on your aesthetic goals and signs of aging, Dr. Shapiro may recommend an endoscopic, open, or lateral temporal approach. Here’s what you need to know about your options:

Endoscopic Brow Lift

This brow lift is Dr. Shapiro’s go-to technique for many of our Scottsdale clients. An endoscopic lift is designed for patients with a minimal to moderate quantity and depth of wrinkles. This is a very reliable and time-tested procedure with predictable results. An endoscopic forehead lift is a minimally invasive procedure that results in very little swelling or bruising. Inconspicuous incisions will be made in the scalp and hidden along the hairline. This means very few scars will remain, and it will be difficult for even the patient to notice them. Endoscopic procedures offer a very fast recovery time. Surgical sutures are typically removed within ten days. At this point, most patients feel comfortable socializing and returning to work and normal activities.

Open Brow Lift

An open or coronal browplasty is a specialized procedure designed for patients with heavy skin and/or deep wrinkles, which are common among men. Deep wrinkles between the eyebrows and in the mid-forehead region may be lifted using this technique. As with the endoscopic procedure, the open forehead lift requires incisions placed on the top of the scalp, which means minimal, discreet scarring. With a larger incision, Dr. Shapiro can directly correct muscles that are responsible for wrinkles. This procedure is more powerful and delivers more dramatic results than the endoscopic approach. While it is slightly more invasive, patients are typically discharged to return home after the procedure. The recovery time is about ten days, and most patients experience very little swelling or bruising.

The Non-Surgical Brow Lift

While some patients benefit most from the standard surgery, many can achieve their aesthetic goals with a non-surgical approach. Rather than manipulating and trimming away excess skin, this non-invasive procedure uses fillers to smooth the forehead. A non-surgical brow lift is designed to temporarily:

  • Elevate the eyebrow
  • Create an open expression
  • Address frown lines and forehead creases

Results are typically noticeable within a few days and can last six to nine months, though they can be maintained with follow-up injections. This quick procedure is ideal for patients with early signs of facial aging.

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The Surgical Process

The non-surgical brow lift procedure is done in the comfort of our Skin Klinic and requires no downtime. Depending on your needs, we may use several dermal fillers to achieve your desired results. 

Traditionally, Botox or Dysport injections are used to prevent the underlying muscles from performing key movements that create lines.

Some patients may also benefit from long-lasting fillers like Radiesse or Sculptra. These injections fill in sunken areas to create a smooth surface texture while stimulating collagen production beneath the surface.


Lateral Temporal Brow Lift

This minimally invasive procedure is designed to lift the corners of the eyes. Through discreet incisions placed along the temporal hairline, Dr. Shapiro will tighten the skin and smooth away the crow’s feet and other lines in the delicate eye area.

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Why Choose Dr. Shapiro for a Brow Lift in Scottsdale and Phoenix?

A brow lift is a matter of millimeters. Too little and nothing changes; too much and you look permanently surprised. Dr. Shapiro, a board-certified plastic surgeon with 34 years of experience, tailors every brow lift to your facial structure for results that look refreshed, never overdone.

  • Named one of America’s best eyelid surgeons by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025. Eyelid surgery is often paired with a brow lift for complete upper-face rejuvenation.
  • Ivy League-trained at Cornell on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
  • Assistant Professor of Surgery at Mayo Clinic
  • Named Best Cosmetic Surgeon at The Phoenician Awards
  • Tens of thousands of procedures performed

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Dr. Shapiro is meticulous and commands excellence in the fine art of plastic surgery!

I saw 5 of our nation’s most affluent extraordinary plastic surgeons from Washington DC to Beverly Hills and chowing Dr. Shapiro was the best choice! As a public Liason and medi...

I saw 5 of our nation’s most affluent extraordinary plastic surgeons from Washington DC to Beverly Hills and chowing Dr. Shapiro was the best choice! As a public Liason and media commentator trusting my face and appearance to a surgeon is critical. Dr. Shapiro is meticulous and commands excellence in the fine art of plastic surgery! Thank you Dr. Shapiro! 

Martha Boneta 5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Shaprio's office is beautiful and welcoming.

Dr.Shaprio's office is beautiful and welcoming. Anne is such a talented Nurse, and she has been able to so graciously answer any and all of my questions and concerns. I love tha...

Dr.Shaprio's office is beautiful and welcoming. Anne is such a talented Nurse, and she has been able to so graciously answer any and all of my questions and concerns. I love that she explains everything to me and makes my services short and sweet. I plan to go there for a Skin Consultation soon so that I can find what products would work well for my skin. Thank you to the incredible team at Shapiro Aesthetics! 

Jacque King 5 out of 5 stars

I will forever trust Dr.Shapiro and his team with anything I decided to do in the future!

I’m 22 & I recently had a rhino/ septoplasty done by Dr.Shapiro and also some facial graphing and a fat transfer to my lips. & I’m over the moon with my results! Dr.Shap...

I’m 22 & I recently had a rhino/ septoplasty done by Dr.Shapiro and also some facial graphing and a fat transfer to my lips. & I’m over the moon with my results! Dr.Shapiro and his team were so kind and professional through the entire experience. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic they made my dream nose come to life. & took every precaution to make sure we’re all safe by checking temperatures and wearing face masks. Being in the hands of someone with so much knowledge and experience made it so easy for me to go into surgery. I will forever trust Dr.Shapiro and his team with anything I decided to do in the future! Thank you so much! 

McKenna Commans 5 out of 5 stars

Can’t say enough kind words. 

Always do your own research and interview different surgeons but be assured that Dr Shapiro will give you what you ask for. I’m delighted with my results and I had a full face l...

Always do your own research and interview different surgeons but be assured that Dr Shapiro will give you what you ask for. I’m delighted with my results and I had a full face lift, eyes and neck done, and fat transfer to eyes and nasolabial folds. I wish I had done it years ago. Office staff is wonderful and attentive too. Can’t say enough kind words. 

Denise Young 5 out of 5 stars

Words cannot express how GRATEFUL I am to Dr. Shapiro!!!

Words cannot express how GRATEFUL I am to Dr. Shapiro!!! I had a rhinoplasty done by Dr. Shapiro 2 months ago and it has truly changed my life. My nose looks very natural and I ...

Words cannot express how GRATEFUL I am to Dr. Shapiro!!! I had a rhinoplasty done by Dr. Shapiro 2 months ago and it has truly changed my life. My nose looks very natural and I could not be more happy with my results. After years of research and various consultations with plastic surgeons (in and out of state) I knew I had found the one when I met Dr. Shapiro!

During my first consultation with Dr. Shapiro he pointed out all the things that bothered me about my nose before I even brought it to his attention. That’s when I knew he and I were on the same page about what I wanted. He is EXTREMELY detail-oriented and a perfectionist (which is exactly what you want when undergoing any procedure especially if it’s on your face). He truly listens to you and makes you feel so comfortable. The thing I love the most about Dr. Shapiro’s technique is that he works with what you have and enhances it to its maximum potential, he is truly an artist. Dr. Shapiro’s makes it seem as though you never had any work done. His work is astounding, he gives you the nose you were supposed to be born with but even better! The before and after pictures of his patients will leave you speechless. When it comes to plastic surgeons there is truly no doctor that can compete with Dr. Shapiro’s beyond amazing work!

If you’re looking for a rhinoplasty surgeon I would recommend him 100%. I’m so in love with my results and I’m extremely lucky to have found him. Dr. Shapiro I seriously cant thank you enough!!!! 

mariela casas 5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shapiro and his staff are your top choice for plastic surgery in Arizona.

Dr. Shapiro and his staff are your top choice for plastic surgery in Arizona. He listens attentively to your specific desires and explains what can honestly happen to meet your ...

Dr. Shapiro and his staff are your top choice for plastic surgery in Arizona. He listens attentively to your specific desires and explains what can honestly happen to meet your personal goals. Everything about the experience at his office is what you would expect from a top surgeon and professional medical staff. Conveniently, the Skin Klinic inside his office offers the best aesthetic services to really complete the package of an even more beautiful you. You always feel welcomed in his office and can ask as many questions as you need regarding procedures, products, financing, and after surgery care. I have had several procedures performed by Dr. Shapiro and I must say if you want the body that you dream of that cannot be accomplished by diet and exercise then you need to make time for a consultation. I struggled for most of my life with a poor body image and after many years of trying to change things on my own I finally decided to make an appointment and was forever on a different path. I have amazing proportionate breasts now and my thighs are the thighs of my dreams. Life is truly different when you are content with your body image. That is not to say I was trying to look like someone else or had a false hope; it is about being happy in your own skin. Dr. Shapiro made that possible for me and I cannot thank him enough for his expertise, caring nature, and professionalism. His quality and follow on care are the best you can invest in for your ideal body image. Do something wonderful for yourself and allow him the opportunity to exceed all expectations as he did for me :) 

Rachel Hewitt 5 out of 5 stars

Dr Shapiro does incredible work and my procedure was no exception!

Dr Shapiro and his clinical/clerical staff were professional and courteous. Dr Shapiro does incredible work and my procedure was no exception! I couldn't be happier with my resu...

Dr Shapiro and his clinical/clerical staff were professional and courteous. Dr Shapiro does incredible work and my procedure was no exception! I couldn't be happier with my results or my experience with Shapiro Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. From the moment I walked in for my consult, to my last post surgical visit, everyone treated me like family! 

Kara Koechell 5 out of 5 stars

I never felt this beautiful with myself until now!

Dr. Shapiro and staff are excellent and most compassionate people! Going in for an updated look and to feel good about myself is what I achieved because of Dr. Shapiro. I never ...

Dr. Shapiro and staff are excellent and most compassionate people! Going in for an updated look and to feel good about myself is what I achieved because of Dr. Shapiro. I never felt this beautiful with myself until now! Thank you so much Dr. Shapiro for taking the timeout for me and listening to what I wanted to accomplish. You made this happen!! Also, you have a wonderful staff working for you and your patients.

Theresa Gillen 5 out of 5 stars

Dr Shapiro is your GO TO DR!!!

Dr Shapiro is your GO TO DR!!! He gave me the chin of my dreams. After almost a year since the procedure I can say that my scar is pretty much 100% gone, some days I can’t even ...

Dr Shapiro is your GO TO DR!!! He gave me the chin of my dreams. After almost a year since the procedure I can say that my scar is pretty much 100% gone, some days I can’t even see it. He is professional and charming, we love that!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will be back ;) 

Mariel Sallustio 5 out of 5 stars

The recovery went smooth and his staff checked up on me multiple times.

My experience with Dr.Shapiro and his staff was great. I had a rhinoplasty done 6 months ago and I’m almost completely healed. The recovery went smooth and his staff checked up ...

My experience with Dr.Shapiro and his staff was great. I had a rhinoplasty done 6 months ago and I’m almost completely healed. The recovery went smooth and his staff checked up on me multiple times. I had such a great experience and would highly recommend getting a procedure done here. Your in good hands 😊 

Jasmine Renteria 5 out of 5 stars

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Dr. Shapiro knocked it out of the park!!! I could not be more thrilled with the results of my breast augmentation with lift. Not only are the results amazing, but the process fr...

Dr. Shapiro knocked it out of the park!!! I could not be more thrilled with the results of my breast augmentation with lift. Not only are the results amazing, but the process from start to finish far exceeded my expectations. Dr. Shapiro and his surgical nurse Sage Hallman work as an amazing team and will make you feel like you're their only patient. Experience matters and that is exactly what you will get at Shapiro Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Thank you Doc , you have truly changed my life in the best way! 

melissa massey 5 out of 5 stars

Had such an amazing experience with Dr. Shapiro.

Had such an amazing experience with Dr. Shapiro. He was kind, a great listener and gave me the exact result I was wanting. Would recommend him and the entire team to anyone and ...

Had such an amazing experience with Dr. Shapiro. He was kind, a great listener and gave me the exact result I was wanting. Would recommend him and the entire team to anyone and everyone! Thank you Dr Shapiro! 

Lauren Curry 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone was very welcoming and kind. 

Jamie is the best injector I have ever had. She gave me a jawline and chin that I have always wanted. These before and after pictures are within 2 hours of eachothers highly rec...

Jamie is the best injector I have ever had. She gave me a jawline and chin that I have always wanted. These before and after pictures are within 2 hours of eachothers highly recommend! Everyone was very welcoming and kind. 

Lindsay Diephuis 5 out of 5 stars
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