A classic brow lift, also known as a temple lift, is performed by stretching the scalp after the hair has been removed. Because it is performed inside the scalp, it is a disadvantageous operation in terms of creating bald patches, as the long suture lines widen over time. For this reason, operations such as endoscopic brow lifting or brow suspension are more often preferred.

In brow suspension surgery, performed under local anaesthetic, a small hole is made at the front of the hairline and the brow is fixed in the desired position. Endoscopic brow lifting, on the other hand, is an operation performed with a thin and small camera called an endoscope, which leaves no trace.