Deep Plane Facelift with Brow Lift: Deep plane facelift with brow lift combines lower face rejuvenation with forehead and eyebrow lifting for comprehensive facial rejuvenation. This combination addresses the entire face, creating harmonious, natural-looking results.
— DeepPlane.com Medical Team
Deep Plane Facelift with Brow Lift: Quick Facts
- Combined Procedure
- Comprehensive rejuvenation
- Additional Time
- +1-2 hours surgery
- Recovery
- Similar to facelift alone
- Results
- Upper and lower face
- Cost Addition
- +$3,000-$8,000
- Ideal For
- Forehead wrinkles + sagging
Source: Clinical Evidence & Medical Reviews
Facial muscle anatomy relevant to brow lift with deep plane technique
Deep Plane Facelift with Brow Lift
Quick Answer
Can a deep plane facelift include a brow lift?
Yes — a deep plane facelift can be combined with an endoscopic brow lift in a single procedure. The facelift addresses the midface, jowls, and neck, while the brow lift raises drooping eyebrows and reduces forehead wrinkles. Combined surgery takes 5–7 hours with a shared 2–3 week recovery period.
Source: DeepPlane.com
Why Combine a Brow Lift with a Facelift?
A deep plane facelift is combined with a brow lift to provide comprehensive facial rejuvenation, costing an additional $3,000-$8,000 and adding 1-2 hours to surgery. This integrated approach corrects both sagging cheeks and a heavy, drooping brow in a single recovery period, ensuring a balanced and natural-looking result.
- •Corrects both brow ptosis (sagging) and midface aging in one procedure.
- •Adds only minimally to the 2-3 week facelift recovery time.
- •Achieves a harmonious result by preventing a lifted lower face from mismatching a heavy, aged brow.
A brow lift combined with deep plane facelift addresses aging in both the upper and lower face in a single procedure. The deep plane technique lifts the midface, jawline, and neck while the brow lift corrects forehead wrinkles, drooping eyebrows, and heavy upper eyelids. This combination produces the most comprehensive facial rejuvenation, with results lasting 10-15 years.
Combining a the procedure with a brow lift adds $3,000-$8,000 and 1-2 hours to surgery time, but addresses both lower face sagging and brow ptosis in a single recovery period of 2-3 weeks. Endoscopic brow lift provides 3-5 mm of elevation through tiny hairline incisions, preventing the mismatch of a lifted lower face with a heavy, aged forehead.
Brow Position Assessment Guide
Low / Ptotic
<20mm above pupil
Brow sits at or below the orbital rim; creates tired, heavy appearance
Normal
20-25mm above pupil
Brow sits at the orbital rim in men, slightly above in women
High / Over-lifted
>28mm above pupil
Brow sits too far above rim; creates 'surprised' look
Brow Lift Techniques Combined with Facelift
Endoscopic
3-5mm
1-2 weeks
Direct
5-8mm
2-3 weeks
Temporal
2-4mm
1 week
Coronal
5-10mm
2-3 weeks
What Is with Brow Lift?
This advanced facial rejuvenation technique addresses the deeper layers of facial tissue, providing more natural and longer-lasting results compared to traditional methods.3The procedure repositions the SMAS layer along with the overlying skin, creating a more comprehensive lift without the pulled or windswept appearance.
Board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in this technique have extensive training in facial anatomy and can achieve results that look natural while addressing significant signs of aging including jowls, nasolabial folds, and neck laxity.
How Much Does It Cost?
The cost varies significantly based on several factors:
- Surgeon Experience: Board-certified specialists typically charge $20,000-$50,000
- Geographic Location: Major cities like NYC and LA have higher costs
- Facility Fees: Hospital vs. accredited surgical center
- Anesthesia: General vs. local with sedation
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Ideal candidates for this procedure typically share these characteristics:
Good Candidates
- • Patients with heavy, drooping brows causing a tired appearance
- • Those with deep horizontal forehead lines or frown lines
- • Patients wanting combined upper face and lower face rejuvenation
- • Non-smokers with good skin elasticity in the forehead area
Not Recommended For
- • Patients with very high hairlines (may worsen with lifting)
- • Those with active scalp conditions or infections
- • Patients who only need Botox-level correction
- • Those with unrealistic expectations about eliminating all wrinkles
Frequently Asked Questions
Medical References
- [1]Hamra ST. The deep-plane rhytidectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990;86(1):53-61(Journal Article)Accessed: 2026-03-21
- [2]Rohrich RJ, et al. Current Concepts in Deep-Plane Face Lifting. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021;148(5):1025-1038(Journal Article)Accessed: 2026-03-21
- [3]Guyuron B, et al. Factors contributing to the facial aging of identical twins. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009;123(4):1321-1331(Research Study)Accessed: 2026-03-21
- [4]Coleman SR, Grover R. The anatomy of the aging face: volume loss and changes in 3-dimensional topography. Aesthet Surg J. 2006;26(1S):S2-S9(Journal Article)Accessed: 2026-03-21
Key Facts
Common Misconceptions
Myth: Brow lift always creates a surprised look
Fact: Modern brow lift techniques, especially when combined with deep plane, create subtle, natural elevation. The surprised look is associated with outdated techniques.
Myth: You cannot do brow lift and facelift at the same time
Fact: Combining procedures is common and often preferred. It reduces overall recovery time and ensures harmonious results across the entire face.
Myth: Brow lift scars are always visible
Fact: Endoscopic brow lift uses tiny incisions hidden in the hairline. Even coronal approaches heal with virtually invisible scars.
Points Worth Noting
Professional evaluation ensures the right approach for your goals
Age, tissue quality, and individual healing shape outcomes
Recovery varies by individual — follow your surgeon's timeline
Follow all post-operative instructions carefully
Medically Reviewed
Dr. Yakup Duman
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Specialist
Board-certified Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery specialist with 20+ years of experience. Specializes in deep plane facelift at Merkez Prime Hospital, Istanbul. Medical Reviewer for DeepPlane.com.
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