For several brow lift techniques, patients will have the option to have surgery performed under local anesthesia. However, other techniques are best performed in the operating room under sedation anesthesia. Patients will not experience pain or discomfort in either case, as the brow area will be adequately numbed for surgery. After surgery, most of our Brooklyn brow lift patients manage their discomfort with over-the-counter medicines during their recovery. However, Dr. Khelemsky may prescribe additional medication to ease recovery.