Is Brow Lift the only option for deflated eyelids?

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9 answers to “Is Brow Lift the only option for...”

A: Browlift for "Deflated" Eyelids

By Richard W. Fleming, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Without pictures it is difficult to answer your question. A browlift should be done only if the brows need elevation. Otherwise, a blepharoplasty with skin removal or volume replacement with fat grafts would be more appropriate.

A: Options to treat deflated eyelids

By Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD - Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Hi Kristall - Deflated eyelids may be treated with upper eyelid skin removal or blepharoplasty. it's difficult to determine without seeing you. Also, your eyebrow position may affect the appearance of your eyes. If they are low you may actually need a browlift. Frequently, upper eyelid... more

A: How to treat a sunken appearance post upper eyelid surgery

By Ran Y. Rubinstein, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Aggressive upper eyelid fat removal can have the opposite effect-- leave a hollow appearance. This will also result in a relative excess of skin. Removing this skin will only make your eyes appear more hollowed out. In addition, a brow lift will further accentuate this appearance which is why I usually don't... more

A: Deflated Eyelids

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Without pictures, it is difficult to give you a complete answer. However, if your eyelids are "deflated," which I am assuming you have loose skin, then you have three options. 1) replace the fat with fat grafting; 2) remove the extra skin with a blepharoplasty; or 3) have a brow... more

A: Restoring fullness to "deflated" eyelids or eyebrows

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

I know this may sound somewhat sarcastic but some surgeons advocate fat injections to the area just beneath the outer eyebrow to restore youthful fullness to the eye area. One way of "trying" this out is to use injectable fillers such as restylane.

A: Options for upper eyelid rejuvenation

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

If your eyebrows are in a good elevated position, then you should address the lids directly with either skin removal or volume replacement. If your brows are low and elevating them makes your eyelids look better, then a browlift is indicated.

A: Fat injections can correct deflated eyelids.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! Of course, it is hard to tell without examining you, but if your upper lids are hollow, a brow lift may not be the best approach. We have gotten good at restoring volume with micro fat injections.

A: Options for deflated eyelids

By Caroline Lee Min, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

The answer to your question depends on what your anatomic problem is. Since you didn't include a photograph, I can't be sure but I can go over several different scenarios. If you have excess upper eyelid skin, this will be corrected by removing the loose skin with a blepharoplasty. If your eyebrow... more

A: Brow lift may help your upper eyelids

By Kevin Brenner, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

If your eyebrow position is too low and is causing the skin of your upper lids to bunch up, then a brow lift is a good solution. If your brow position is normal, then a better option would be to have some skin removed from your upper lids.