Browlift vs Upper Blepharoplasty

Richard W. Fleming, MD answers: Is Transblepharoplasty brow lift better than Blepharoplasty?

I have sagging upper eye brow area that includes the temple area. Should I have a lateral brow lift or upper eyelid surgery? That whole area has become very lax and my upper eyelids are now sagging a lot.


Richard W. Fleming, MD
1 month ago

A browlift will elevate the brows to their proper position and decrease the heavy, hooded appearance of the tissue below the brows. A secondary effect is eliminating some excess skin of the upper eyelids. A blepharoplasty will remove excess skin of the upper eyelids and may actually pull the brows down. I cannot make recommendations on the basis of the pictures submitted. A picture with your head level looking directly into the camera would be helpful. However, as best I can tell, I probably would recommend a browlift followed by a blepharoplasty.

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