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Lateral Brow Reset & Brow Lift

 

Lateral Brow Reset / Brow Lift

Subtle Elevation and Upper Facial Rejuvenation

The lateral brow plays an important role in the overall appearance of the eyes and upper face.

Over time, brow descent and loss of structural support can contribute to heaviness of the upper eyelids, hooding, and a tired or aged appearance around the eyes.

A lateral brow reset / brow lift is designed to restore subtle elevation and improve upper facial balance while maintaining natural expression and facial harmony.

At You Are Beautiful, brow procedures are approached conservatively and strategically to avoid an over-elevated or unnatural appearance.

A Personalized Surgical Approach

Every patient’s brow anatomy and aging pattern are unique.

During your consultation, Dr. Jae Kim evaluates:

  • Brow position
  • Upper eyelid heaviness
  • Skin elasticity
  • Facial balance
  • Degree of brow descent
  • Overall upper facial structure

This allows for a customized treatment plan designed to create balanced, natural-looking rejuvenation.

Depending on your anatomy and goals, a lateral brow reset is commonly performed in conjunction with upper blepharoplasty to create more comprehensive upper facial rejuvenation and improve long-term results.

Together, these procedures can restore a more refreshed, open, and supported appearance to the upper face while maintaining natural facial harmony.

What a Lateral Brow Reset / Brow Lift Can Address

  • Lateral brow descent
  • Heavy or hooded upper eyelids
  • Tired or aged appearance around the eyes
  • Upper facial heaviness
  • Brow asymmetry
  • Loss of upper facial definition

Procedure Overview

Lateral Brow Reset / Brow Lift

  • Starting Surgical Fee: Starting at $8,000
  • What’s Included: Consultation fee, surgery, and all post-operative care
  • Procedure Setting: Performed in-office under local anesthesia
  • Procedure Time: Approximately 2.5 hours
  • Recovery Time: Approximately 2–3 weeks
  • Additional Fees: No additional anesthesia or facility fees
  • Often Combined With: Upper blepharoplasty for more comprehensive upper facial rejuvenation

⚠ Most patients require approximately 2–3 weeks before feeling fully socially presentable as swelling and bruising

improve. Residual swelling may continue to soften gradually over the following weeks.

A Natural Approach to Results

The goal of a lateral brow reset is subtle refinement—not dramatic elevation.

Every surgical plan is designed to:

  • Preserve natural expression
  • Maintain facial harmony
  • Avoid an over-pulled appearance
  • Create balanced upper facial rejuvenation

The Recovery Process

Most patients experience:

  • Swelling
  • Bruising
  • Temporary tightness or heaviness

during the initial healing period.

Healing varies by patient, but most patients begin feeling more comfortable socially as swelling improves over the first few weeks.

The brow position continues to soften and settle naturally as healing progresses.

The Consultation Process

Your consultation includes a detailed upper facial evaluation, discussion of anatomy and goals, and a personalized surgical recommendation based on your facial structure and desired outcome.

Surgical Consultations

Dr. Jae Kim’s surgical consultations are $250.

The consultation fee is non-refundable, but may be applied toward surgical fees if surgery is scheduled within 30 days of the initial consultation.

Before & After

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The best way to determine the appropriate surgical approach is through a personalized consultation.

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I had a great experience with Dr. Kim!!! He did his best to make me feel comfortable during the procedure and explained the whole process to me beforehand. The entire staff were also so nice! You can tell they all get along and have a great work culture. Sally R.
I love this office . First and foremost Dr. Kim has the most kind, heart warming staff working with him. Secondly, I have had several consultations with Dr. Kim regarding procedures that I am considering. During the consults he really takes time to understand my needs and give honest advice along with visuals of what I would like to achieve. His work is so precise to what I aim to achieve and is totally on point 💯 to satisfaction. Dr. Kim and his staff are vextremly friendly, patient and professional. I am definitely becoming a regular here. Must try the Diamond glow facial and other skin rejuvenating procedure! Nikki P.
I really enjoyed my visit to Dr. Kim’s office. From the moment that I walked in, the staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. Dr. Kim is very educated and easy to talk to. He really took the time to listen and to try to make sure you knew what would be best for you. Another bonus is he brings his cute little dog to the office with him. I would100% recommend him and his staff. Pam K.
Visiting Dr.Kim’s office has been a wonderful experience thus far. His staff makes me feel happy and assured at every visit. Of course, the man of the hour has always been calm, humble and tends to humor me at every comment and answers every question that has came up in our visits. I believe I have made the right choice to receive Dr. Kim’s medical expertise as being under his hands, he has been gentle during the operation as well as produced excellent results. (Biggest plus, I have never felt rushed under his care lol you’re the bomb Dr. Kim!!!! Jennifer C.
After interviewing several physicians I decided to go with Dr. Kim. Professionalism is extremely important to me but so is the character of the physician, the attitude, and personality. He made me feel comfortable, he was confident but not arrogant. I trusted his expertise and I was not disappointed. Thank you Dr. Kim! Judy G.
I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Kim for Asian eyelid surgery (upper eyelid blepharoplasty)!!! My results turned out better than I could have ever imagined. Dr. Kim really took the time to listen to me and what I wanted. Together, we carefully planned out where the eyelid crease would be, and it is exactly where we had planned! I also had a quick and somehow painless recovery, which I’m sure much of that can be owed to his excellent surgical technique. I feel so much more beautiful and confident after this surgery. My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner in life. Thank you, Dr. Kim, for quite literally changing my life, and thank you to his wonderful staff who made this such a pleasant and efficient experience! JA
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