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Brow Lift

Brow lift -
restored upper-face balance.

"A heavy brow makes you look tired. Brow lift restores upper-face balance - it does not change who you are."

MCh · MS ENT - AIIMS TrainedEndoscopic Brow Lift TechniqueMinimal Scarring ApproachLoupe-Magnified Technique10+ Years Facial SurgeryForehead and Brow Anatomy Expertise
Credentials
MCh Plastic Surgery + MS ENT - AIIMS Trained.
Dr. Shruti Handa holds MCh Plastic Surgery and MS ENT - both completed at AIIMS New Delhi. For facial-aesthetics surgery, the combination of plastic surgery and ENT training is rare and meaningful. Every brow lift at Handa is performed by her personally.
Technology
Endoscopic Brow Lift combined with preservation-first technique.
We use Endoscopic Brow Lift where appropriate and loupe-magnified technique throughout - producing outcomes with materially less swelling and more controlled refinement than standard approaches.
Outcomes
Outcomes measured. Happiness tracked. Documented.
Every facial-surgery patient at Handa is enrolled in the AHI - a composite outcome score using FACE-Q, DLQI, and the Handa Social Vitality Index. Measured pre-op and at Month 1, 3, 6, 12.
The Surgeon Who Will Operate On You

Your brow lift will be performed personally by Dr. Shruti Handa.

The surgeon you meet at consultation is the surgeon who performs your operation. Always.

Brow Lift Specialist
Dr. Shruti Handa
MS ENT | MCH Plastic Surgery
AIIMS Delhi

Dr. Shruti Handa is a board-certified plastic surgeon trained at AIIMS New Delhi, holding MCh in Plastic Surgery and MS ENT - both completed at AIIMS New Delhi. She has particular expertise in facial aesthetics, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and facelift surgery with specific training in nose and facial surgical anatomy. She performs every facial surgery personally using Piezotome ultrasonic technology for bone work, loupe-magnified cartilage technique, and a preservation-first surgical philosophy - the goal is always refinement, not transformation.

Preservation RhinoplastyPiezotome Bone WorkDeep-Plane FaceliftNeck LiftBrow LiftBlepharoplastyFacial Fat TransferLip SurgeryEar Surgery (Otoplasty)Hair Restoration
Why MCh + MS ENT matters

MCh Plastic Surgery is the highest super-specialty surgical qualification in India - a 3-year post-MS programme in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery covering the full breadth of aesthetic and reconstructive work. MS ENT is a surgical Master's degree in Ear, Nose and Throat - the specialty most directly concerned with nasal anatomy, airway function, and sinus and septal pathology. For a facial-aesthetics surgeon, holding both means the structural and aesthetic dimensions of the face are understood from two independent surgical disciplines. In a field where practitioners may have attended short courses rather than completed formal training, this combination is genuinely rare.

Credential summary
QualificationMCh Plastic Surgery, MS ENT - AIIMS New Delhi
TrainingAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
FocusFacial aesthetics, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelift, lip surgery
TechnologyPiezotome · Loupe magnification · 3D facial morphing · In-house OT
Experience10+ years · Facial-aesthetics specialist
Personal pledge"The surgeon at your consultation is the surgeon in your operation. Always."
In Detail

About Brow Lift

What is A Brow Lift

A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, is a cosmetic procedure that involves lifting and tightening the skin and muscles of the forehead and brow area. This procedure, when done at the best cosmetic surgery clinic in Delhi, can help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, frown lines, and sagging skin in the upper part of the face, resulting in a more youthful and refreshed appearance.

 Brow Lift Techniques

There are several different techniques that can be used to perform a brow lift, depending on the patient's individual needs and goals. The most common techniques include:

  1. Endoscopic brow lift: This technique involves making small incisions in the scalp and using an endoscope (a small, flexible tube with a camera) to lift and tighten the underlying muscles and tissues of the forehead.
  2. Direct brow lift: This technique involves making an incision directly above the brow and lifting the skin and tissues of the forehead.
  3. Temporal brow lift: This technique involves making incisions at the temples and lifting the skin and tissues of the outer brow area.

Advantages of Brow Lift

Advantages of brow lift surgery include:

  1. Reduced appearance of wrinkles and frown lines in the forehead area.
  2. Lifting of sagging skin in the forehead and brow area, results in a more youthful and refreshed appearance.
  3. Improved symmetry and balance of the eyebrows.
  4. Improved self-confidence and self-esteem.
  5. Results that can last for several years.

It is important to choose not only a qualified but also the best plastic surgeon in Delhi who specializes in brow lift surgery to ensure that you receive safe and effective treatment that meets your individual needs and goals. Your surgeon can assess your facial features and recommend the best approach to achieve your desired results.

The Procedure

Brow Lift - what we actually do

A plain account of endoscopic brow lift and when it is the right operation.

Face Surgery · Brow Lift
Endoscopic
Brow Lift
Endoscopic · Hidden Scars · Brow Repositioning
FACIAL SURGERY / PROCEDURE 02
Endoscopic Brow Lift
Repositions brow and forehead via small endoscopic incisions hidden behind hairline.
Endoscopic - minimal scarring, faster recovery than coronal approach
Best Suited For
Brow descent · Heavy forehead · Frown lines · Hooded upper eyelids (combined)
Surgical Approach
Endoscopic 4-5 small incisions hidden behind hairline
Anaesthesia & Stay
General or sedation · Day-care or 1-night stay
Timeline to Result
Initial result Week 2 · Final Month 3-6
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Brow Lift Approaches We Perform
APPROACH / 01
Endoscopic Brow Lift
Standard modern technique

The standard modern brow lift - 4-5 small incisions hidden behind hairline. Most patients are candidates.

Best ForStandard brow descent · Adequate hairline · Forehead aging
Technique4-5 incisions hidden in hair. Endoscopic visualisation. Fixation devices.
APPROACH / 02
Direct Brow Lift
Above eyebrow incision

For specific anatomy - older patients with hooded brow or thick eyebrows. Direct incision immediately above brow allows precise lift.

Best ForOlder patients · Bushy eyebrows that hide scar · Specific anatomy
TechniqueDirect incision above eyebrow.
NoteScar above brow - may be visible.
APPROACH / 03
Temporal (Side) Brow Lift
Lateral lift only

For lateral (outer) brow descent only - smaller incision in temporal hairline. Addresses crows-feet area but not forehead.

Best ForLateral brow descent only · Normal central position
TechniqueTemporal hairline incision. Lateral SMAS approach.
APPROACH / 04
Brow Lift + Blepharoplasty
Combined upper face

Combined brow lift and upper eyelid surgery for comprehensive upper-face rejuvenation. Common combination.

Best ForBrow descent + upper eyelid excess skin
TechniqueCombined endoscopic brow + upper bleph.
Signature Technology

Endoscopic brow lift technique.

Small incisions hidden behind hairline - minimal scarring, faster recovery.

Brow Lift Technology
Endoscopic Approach
Small hidden incisions, minimal scarring
Endoscopic 4-5 small incisions hidden in hairline
Fixation devices for stable brow position
Loupe magnification for precise tissue handling
Combined with bleph as needed
Minimal scarring, faster recovery than coronal
Endoscopic vs Coronal
Modern vs traditional
Coronal: ear-to-ear incision, significant scarring, longer recovery, hairline alteration. Endoscopic: 4-5 small hidden incisions, minimal scarring, faster recovery. Endoscopic is the modern standard.
Brow vs Eyelid Diagnosis
Both must be assessed
Hooded upper eyelids may be a brow descent problem masquerading as eyelid excess. Both must be assessed at consultation - operating on the wrong structure produces an unsatisfactory result.
Fixation Methods
Stable long-term result
Modern endoscopic brow lift uses absorbable fixation devices (Endotines) to maintain brow position during healing. Long-term stability achieved.
In-House OT
Your own facility
All brow lifts in our dedicated in-house OT. Cardiac-trained anaesthesia. Private recovery.
From First Conversation to 12-Month Review

Your brow lift journey, in five stages.

Every patient at Handa follows the same structured pathway. 60-minute consultation. No pressure to decide same-day. Personally performed surgery.

01
The Roadmap Visit
60-minute consultation with Dr. Shruti. Facial assessment, 3D simulation, surgical photographs. AHI baseline measured.
02
Surgical Plan
Approach and technique agreed. Transparent quotation. Quotation valid 90 days - no pressure to decide.
03
Surgery Day
Performed personally by Dr. Shruti in our in-house OT. General or sedation anaesthesia depending on procedure. Day-care or 1-night stay.
04
Recovery Protocol
Standard post-op protocol. Follow-up Week 1, Month 1, 3. WhatsApp access. AHI tracking begins.
05
12-Month Outcome
Month 6 and 12 clinical reviews. Final AHI score. Personalised Happiness Report delivered.
Candidacy & Who This Is For

Who brow lift is right for - and who it isn't.

We turn away roughly one in seven brow lift consultations. This is the single most important reason our outcomes look the way they do.

✓
Likely a good candidate
Characteristics associated with good outcomes
You have brow descent and forehead heaviness
Hooded upper eyelids may be primarily a brow problem
You want natural restoration of upper-face balance
You are in good general health, non-smoker
You have realistic expectations
You can allow 2-week recovery
If this sounds like you, the consultation will likely be productive.
—
Likely not ready - or not right
Characteristics that may prompt "not now" or an alternative
Your hairline is very high - incision placement difficult
You expect to look 20 years younger - brow lift restores balance
You smoke heavily
You have unrealistic expectations
Recent major life stress
If any applies, the consultation is still worthwhile - an honest "not yet" with a clear pathway.
Recovery Timeline

What to expect, week by week.

Our facial-surgery recovery timelines reflect modern preservation technique. Significantly shorter than traditional approaches.

Phase 01
Days 1-7
Head elevated
Light compression
Bruising peaks Days 3-5
Desk work possible Day 7
Day 7-10: Suture removal
Phase 02
Weeks 2-3
Bruising resolving
Return to activities
Makeup acceptable
Week 2: Socially presentable
Phase 03
Month 1-3
Light exercise Week 3
Month 1 review
Final brow position settling
Month 3: Final position
Phase 04
Month 3-6
Full activities
Result stable
Month 6: Final result
Phase 05
Month 6-12
Result mature
Month 12 review
AHI Report
Month 12: Final · 8-12 year duration
A note on combining with eyelid surgery

Brow lift and upper eyelid blepharoplasty are commonly combined - hooded upper eyelids may be primarily a brow descent problem, not an eyelid problem. Surgical decision-making about which (or both) to do is part of consultation.