Can Dermal Fillers Create a 'Browlift' Effect??

In some situations, dermal fillers such as Restylane, Juvaderm, or Radiesse can be used to give the appearance of a browlift. This is done by injecting fillers along the brow bone, This will make the brow bone slightly more prominent and will give your borw a "ledge" to rest on. This can give you a few millimeters of lift and in some cases, this is all that you require. make sure your plastic surgeon is familiar with this technique because fillers last a long time in this area and if the results are not good, you may have to live with it for a year.  Also, if you need significant elevation of your brow, only a surgical browlift will be appropriate.

Dermal Fillers (and fat transfer) correctly used could give a subtle brow lift. This is an advanced technique so make sure to ask your doctor if they've done it before. It can also be used when a patient had an over zealous doctor who dropped their brow with Botox to lift their brow. This technique is also great for temporal wasting when the hallowness is filled with dermal fillers (or fat) it can lift the brow.

As we age, our eyelids naturally sag and droop. A combination approach would be best to see visible improvement. In terms of non-surgical treatment options, I would recommend a Chemical Brow Lift (using Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau) and filler injections to rejuvenate the temples, eyebrow, eyelid, eye troughs, upper eye hollows, and forehead. I typically combine this with Ultherapy and thread lifting to lift the brow; RF and skin tightening laser treatments to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin; and laser or superficial RF devices for improvements in texture, color, and any crepey skin around the eyes as needed. In some cases, surgery is the best solution to achieve the desired results. See an expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for the great question. I agree with the other doctors here that some brow shape improvements are possible with fillers. To truly lift the brow, surgery is the best option; and the second best option is well-planned Botox injections. That said, the upper face can be successfully improved with fillers. In a case like yours, I would most likely use a small amount of Restylane under the tail of the brow to bring this forward and upward a bit. In patients who have significant volume loss in the temple region, I place Radiesse here. The effect is almost magical -- it brings the brow forward and takes away the sunken/hidden appearance of the lateral part of the upper face. Take care and best of luck!

HI there thank you for your query. Hyaluronic acid based dermal filler can certainly be used to create brow lift. There are two important considerations here: 1. Temporal filler can improve and support the lateral aspect / outer part of the eye brow in those with with temporal hollowness. 2. If the above is not an issue, filler can be place beneath the muscle that surrounds the eye at a point above the eyebrow that can create a physical eye brow raise. I do hope this helps! Please do ensure you see an advanced aesthetic practitioner when considering and treatments. Best wishes, Dr Rupert

Off-label use of fillers has been done to fill out the outer eyebrow which then helps raise up its position in the right candidate. This in turn can raise up the loose folding or hooding skin of the upper eyelid. See a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to determine if you might have enough improvement with this technique vs. surgery.

I prefer restylane or juvederm fillers for this off-label use. bruising and lumps are possible but uncommon. Lumps from overcorrection can be dissolved with an enzyme but lumps from bruising take a week or more to go down, but this is very unusual to occur when the doctor uses gentle technique, the right filler for your face and finesse.

The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice.  The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs. 

You can use dermal fillers to help create a brow lift.  It does require special training, so I would make sure that you go a physician with a great deal of experience.

Thank you for the great question. It is unfortunate that you had a bad
experience with Botox for brow lift. In the hands of an experienced oculoplastic surgeon, the combination of Botox with injection of fillers yields excellent
results. The filler can be placed directly above the brows to lift them. For
some patients, additional injections in the temple hollows are appropriate and
also elevate the brows. All the best.

Dear philsfan,


A little filler within the eyebrow can get you a slight lift

This will last longer than Botox 

If you use Restylane or Juvederm, this would not interfere with any future surgeries


Best regards,

Nima Shemirani

Age-related loss of volume along the brow region and in the temples can lead to sagging brows. Restoration of the volume, using volumizing fillers, such as Juvederm UltraPlus XL in th,ese areas can often restore enough volume to lift the brow a one or two millimeters, which is often sufficient to support and reposition the brow upward and allow for more exposure of the natural upper eyelid and make the eyes appear wider.

Exactly where and how much volume needs to be added will depend upon the skill and experience of the injector.  Owing to differences in anatomy, male and female brows require differing treatment approaches. As this treatment area requires a more sophisticated technique and a trained esthetic eye, only an experienced plastic or cosmetic dermasurgeon should be consulted. In properly selected cases, the results of this technique are immediate and gratifying. Although not absolutely necessary, the additional injection of microdroplets of Botox or Dysport in certainl locations, such as the tail of the eyebrow, can further improve the result and prolong its longevity.