Entry 08 of 13 · Updated 2026-09-24
Best Brow Lift Surgeons in Utah
A subtle brow lift can do more for a tired upper face than eyelid surgery alone. The key is restraint: the best Utah surgeons lift the outer brow a few millimeters rather than creating a surprised look.
- Typical Utah cost
- $6,000–$12,000
- Surgeons ranked
- 7 facial specialists
- Editor's №1
- Dr. Steven Mobley
- Also called
- forehead lift, endoscopic brow lift
The 7 best brow lift surgeons in Utah
Editorial order · methodology
- 01
Dr. Steven R. Mobley, MD
Mobley MD Facial Plastic Surgery · Millcreek (Salt Lake City)
Utah's most recognized facial-only surgeon, with a national reputation in rhinoplasty and otoplasty.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Former Director of Facial Plastic Surgery, University of Utah
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- 02
Dr. Douglas Henstrom, MD
Utah Facial Plastics · Draper & Layton
Mayo Clinic and Harvard trained facial surgeon with a reconstructive pedigree.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Mayo Clinic residency
- Harvard / Mass Eye and Ear fellowship
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 03
Dr. Scott K. Thompson, MD
Utah Facial Plastics · Draper & Layton
Founder of Utah Facial Plastics and one of the state's busiest facelift and rhinoplasty surgeons.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Founder of Utah Facial Plastics (2006)
- Deep plane facelift and rhinoplasty focus
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 04
Dr. James P. Manning, MD
Utah Facial Plastics / Manning Facial Plastic Surgery · Bountiful & Draper
Quatela-fellowship-trained facelift surgeon and hair restoration specialist serving Davis County.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Fellowship with Dr. Vito Quatela
- Facelift and hair restoration focus
- Region
- Davis County
- Certified
- Double board
- 05
Dr. P. Daniel Ward, MD
Ward MD Facial Plastic Surgery / Form · Salt Lake City
Academic-trained rhinoplasty and facelift surgeon who built one of Salt Lake's largest aesthetic groups.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Utah
- Founder of Form Surgery Center and Form Med Spa
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 06
Dr. John B. Bitner, MD
Bitner Facial Plastic Surgery · Layton
The only Utah surgeon fellowship-trained in both facial plastic surgery and hair restoration.
- ABFPRS board certified
- Mayo Clinic residency
- Dual fellowship: facial plastics and hair restoration
- Region
- Davis County
- Certified
- Double board
- 07
Dr. Amir Allak, MD
Aspen Facial Plastic Surgery · Riverton
Face-and-neck-only surgeon bringing cosmetic and functional expertise to Riverton and the southwest valley.
- Face and neck only practice
- Cosmetic and functional nasal surgery
- Southwest Salt Lake County location
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Board certified
01 · Overview
About brow lift
A brow lift raises a low or heavy brow and smooths forehead lines. Endoscopic brow lifts use small incisions hidden in the hairline; temporal (lateral) lifts target only the outer brow; and direct or coronal lifts are reserved for specific anatomy. It is frequently combined with upper blepharoplasty.
02 · Candidates
Who this is for
- Brows that sit at or below the bony rim, crowding the upper lids
- Deep horizontal forehead lines or frown lines not adequately treated with neurotoxin
- Patients considering upper eyelid surgery whose real problem is brow position
03 · Cost
What it costs in Utah
$6,000 to $12,000
Endoscopic and temporal lifts fall within this range; costs rise when combined with eyelid surgery.
04 · Recovery
The timeline
Swelling and bruising around the eyes for one to two weeks; numbness of the scalp can persist for a few months. Most patients return to work in 7 to 10 days.
05 · Choosing
How to choose a brow lift surgeon
- A surgeon who assesses brow position before recommending eyelid surgery
- Preference for minimal-incision (endoscopic or temporal) techniques where appropriate
- Natural, low-elevation results in the gallery
Questions, answered
01Brow lift or eyelid surgery: which do I need?
If your brows sit low and you habitually raise them to see, a brow lift (possibly with upper blepharoplasty) is often the right answer. If the brows are well positioned and only the lid skin is excess, eyelid surgery alone suffices. A facial plastic surgeon can show you with a simple manual lift in the mirror.
02How long does a brow lift last?
Surgical brow lifts typically last 8 to 12 years. Ongoing neurotoxin treatments can help maintain the result.
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