At Line Plastic Surgery, a Below Brow Lift is a nice option for those with excess skin on their eyelids who want a more inconspicuous scar without moving the position of the brow. Depending on the degree of descent, certain individuals might also need an upper blepharoplasty (upper eyelid surgery) to correct heavy eyelids. Our doctors assess each patient to see how much skin should be excised and will hide an incision underneath the eyebrow to give a natural eye rejuvenation.

In comparison, another type of Brow Lift is the Endoscopic Brow Lift or “Limited-Incision” Brow Lift which moves the eyebrow position. The Endoscopic Brow Lift is a relatively newer, less invasive approach for cosmetic brow and forehead enhancement where smaller incisions are utilized and are hidden within the hair.

BEST CANDIDATES FOR BELOW BROW LIFT SURGERY

– Patients who can eliminate excess skin in their upper eyelids by lifting the skin below their eyebrows into a pleasing position
– Patients who want an Upper Blepharoplasty without having a scar in the eyelid crease
– Patients with a high brow and/or thick eyelid skin

CONSULTATION

Our doctors will have a consultation with every patient before they perform a Brow Lift. They will ask for the patient’s complete medical history and discuss the patient’s concerns and goals. Our doctors will examine the patient and decide which type of Brow Lift treatment will be best. Together, our doctors and the patient will decide on a course of action and create an individualized surgical plan.

SURGERY DETAILS

Below Brow Lift procedures are performed with the patient under local anesthesia for approximately 1 hour. Our doctors will make the incision right below the brow, ensuring that the scar will be well hidden. They will then remove excess skin and use fine sutures to create a minimal and delicately concealed scar. The goal is to create rejuvenated and natural appearing eyelids.

RECOVERY & POST OPERATION

– Apply ice packs for the first 72 hours to the operations site with 20 minutes intervals (20 mins on 20 mins off).
– Elevate your head and shoulders up on 2 or more pillows for the first week.
– Use any prescribed antibiotic eye drops for 1 weeks or according to doctor’s order.Pain after surgery is usually mild. Take pain killers like Tylenol. Severe pain should be reported immediately.
– If needed, the estimated schedule to remove stitches is 1 week after surgery.
– Bruising and swelling will gradually subside within 2 weeks. Scars will fade and soften for about 6 months or more.

FROM OUR DOCTORS

“To me, a subset of patients who have excess upper eyelid skin can be candidates for a below-brow lift, usually for patients who don’t have too much eyelid skin sagging. For more severe cases, an upper blepharoplasty can remove more skin. The below-brow lift is a very nice a way to hide the incision and lifts the upper eyelid skin in a very natural way. It’s particularly good for patients who have a high brow or a lot of distance between their brow and their eyelashes.”

– DR. HSU

“As we age, upper eyelid skin becomes loose and stretched out. Eyelid skin begins to hang over the eyelashes, or even over the eye. This gives a tired appearance, makes eyes look small and can worsen eyesight. Blepharoplasty can correct these issues while restoring a more bright-eyed and youthful appearance. I use a careful technique to ensure the correct amount of skin is removed, while maintaining a natural appearance. ”

– DR. YAO

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below Brow Lift Surgery or Upper Blepharoplasty?

The type of surgery needed will depend on the severity of excess skin in the upper eyelids. For those with moderate sagging skin, a Below Brow Lift should suffice. On the other hand, patients with a heavy degree of sagging can also be candidates for both Upper Blepharoplasty and Below Brow Lift in order to achieve the desired results.

The final results of a Brow Lift?

Patients can expect the final results from surgery to be evident as soon as 2 weeks after surgery. Since the surgery is only removing excess skin, there is minimal downtime and swelling.

Recovery Tips after a Brow Lift?

To speed healing, our doctors offer this advice to their patients:
– Place ice or cold packs around the eyes for 48 hours to reduce the swelling.
– Sleep on the back and with the head elevated for approximately 5-7 days.

FINANCING

OUR DOCTORS

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CONSULTATION

We are looking forward to meeting you in person, hearing your aspirations, and tailoring a surgical plan especially for you. We hope our in-person consultation will answer all of your questions, provide you a sense of confidence and also further your excitement of the path you are on.

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