Is 20 Years Old Too Young for Endoscopic Brow Lift?

If your brows are low at 20, you may be a candidate for brow lift surgery. We tend to consider a brow lift to be a procedure to correct changes from aging, but some people have inherited a heavy brow look which is apparent even at a young age. If this is the case, a brow lift may open up your eyes in a very natural way. Don't hesitate to seek the advice of a plastic surgeon

Hi nina1717 in canada, Generally, 20 is too young for any facelift surgery, including the eyebrow. Other nonsurgical aesthetic options to improve one's facial appearance at this age include such treatments as skin care, laser, light peels, or tretinoin. Some younger patients may be born with lower eyebrow position, and desire a slightly elevated brow. Botox Cosmetic may be another nonsurgical option to consider to elevate the brows without plastic surgery. Lastly,... more

In general, no if you are female, and this procedure can correct the genetic appearance you describe. For men, because of the risk of progressive hair loss, I generally recommend waiting at least till around 28 to 30 years old.

At age 20, it is possible to have very low eyebrows, and a browlift could be entertained if the brows are congenitally extremely low at that age. It can be done through an open approach or an endoscopic approach depending upon your own facial features.

An endocopic brow lift is appropriate whether the "droopy eyebrows" are secondary to the aging process or an inherited unwanted physical characteristic. Be sure to investigate all methods of brow lifting before making your final decision.

Nina- You have received some fantastic thread responses from my colleagues above! They are right, there is not a definitive age restriction or contraindication I am aware of for a brow lift. A brow lift corrects brow ptosis or sagging by repositioning the brow above the orbit or bony rim. It also, at least in my hands, inactivates the muscles between the brows that contribute to the dreaded "11's" or glabellar lines that many patients have treated with Botox or Dysport. It is a... more

Hello, If it is truly genetic and the brows are low, it would be ok to go through with the procedure. Hope this helps answer your question. Dr. Nassif

Although an endoscopic brow lift is an excellent procedure for brow ptosis of most causes, most patients choose to try Botox or Reloxin prior to undergoing a surgical procedure. Age should not factor into the decision process. I would not recommend Botox in your forhead as one of the other respondents to this question suggested. Forehead Botox will lead to additional brow ptosis.

Nina, I would have to see a photo of your face and brows in order to determine if a brow lift would be of benefit. Most people having brow lifts are doing so due to sagging with age. There is a smaller subset of my patients who are born with brows that are low or shaped in a manner that is not as attractive to them. I find that Botox injections can have a dramatic effect on lifting and reshaping eye brows. You may want to begin with Botox treatments to see how you like the new position... more

You would be surprised how well BOTOX works in elevating your brows. Since you're only 20, I would keep surgery as a last resort and see how life is with some carefully placed BOTOX in your forehead. I've attached a photo demonstrating this effect. I hope this is helpful for you.

Endoscopic browlift is not age dependent and in fact is the absolute best procedure in my opinion for improving congenitally low hanging eyebrows. I have recently done a nineteen year old male with thinning hair for congenitally or inheritedly low eyebrows. The procedure helped tremendously and looks much more natural in a young person who has a full head of hair. It is also done without visible scars and can relieve the heavy appearance to the eyebrows without affecting the eyelid position.... more