Your recovery will vary depending on the extent of treatment and whether the procedure was performed endoscopically or with a traditional approach. While brow lift surgery usually doesn’t produce significant discomfort, it’s common for patients to feel tightness near the incisions for the first few days. It’s recommended that patients keep their head elevated during the first few days as much as possible, even during sleep. Most patients can return to work and social activities within about a week or two after their surgery.