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Can Brow Lift Enhance Droopy Eye Lids?

asked 1 year ago by anon32329532
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
Question viewed 715 times
Tags: eyelids, droopy

I've had a blepharoplasty done. However, the results are so incredibly minimal and I'm not happy with the results. I notice a slight different but I still feel as if I still have a lot of heavy skin over my eye lids. Will a brow lift help that or should I reconsider a second blepharo?

24 answers to Can Brow Lift Enhance Droopy Eye Lids?

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Brow lift for upper lid sagging

Many patients with upper lid ptosis benefit from brow lift and will not achieve their desired result simply from upper lid blepharoplasty. Without photos, it is impossible to evaluate your case but it is certainly reasonable to explore the possibility of grow lift with your plastic surgeon.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift - The New Eyelift

Though it's impossible to say which is right for your specific situation without pictures or a consult, oftentimes as we age we feel excess skin in the upper eyelids which is, in fact, caused by the brow drooping such that it crowds down on the eyes. In this instance, the most natural way to rejuvenate and refresh the eye area is to lift the brow so that the upper eyelids resume their more youthful position. You can see the effect that the browlift would have on your upper... more
Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Endoscopic Browlift and Blepharoplasty

In order to determine if a revision blepharoplasty will get you the results you want or you need to also have a browlift you need only to lift your brow manually to just  above the orbital rim (where the brow bone becomes the eye socket).  This is the natural position of the brow for a woman.    If all the excess skin is gone in the upper eyelid with this maneuver than you need a brow lift alone.  If it isn't then you need a revision upper blepharoplasty and... more
James C. Marotta, MD

Long Island Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Brow lift or eye surgery

Often patients complain of lateral hooding that is not treated with blepharoplasty and is best treated with a brow lift. 
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Second eyelid surgery or a brow lift?

This question is impossible to answer without a physical exam or at least excellent photos. It really depends on whether the excess skin in your upper lids comes from the brow having fallen and bunching up because of this, or if the skin on the lids has just stretched out. If the extra skin comes from the brow having fallen, a brow lift will give you an excellent result. Since your original surgeon apparently never considered a brow lift I would get a second opinion.
Andrew Kaczynski, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
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Brow Lift is an excellent procedure to improve the upper eyelid

Heavy upper lids can be cause by either excess skin on the upper eyelid or low, descending eyebrows. When evaluating a patient for eyelid rejuvenation, both need to be taken into account for the optimal surgical treatment. Blepharoplasty simply means removing skin along the upper eyelid, it does not raise the eyebrow or significantly improve upon crows feet. Results can be subtle if the low eyebrows are contributing to upper lid fullness. A brow lift elevates the eyebrows, and also... more
Hayley Brown MD

Henderson Plastic Surgeon
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Brow lift is for low set eyebrows

A browlift is done for low eyebrows. If the distance between the eyelashes to the eyebrows is rather small, a browlift is performed. Browlifts can be performed endoscopically or coronal depending upon presenting issues such as the need for corrugator, frontalis or procerus muscle softening. Another blepharoplasty could end up lowering the brows slightly. If the distance is adequate between the brows and the eyelashes, it is probably better to do an upper blepharoplasty. The goal of an... more
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Heavy lids may be caused by drooping brows

A browlift can enhance a droppy lid because heavy lids may be caused by drooping brows. A normal brow position for a woman is slightly above the bone above the eye called the orbital rim. A normal brow position for a man is at the orbital rim. But, every face is different. Certainly if the brow is heavy that can cause a heavy look to the upper lid. While blepharoplasty can be repeated, what you don’t want to do is to take too much skin making it difficult to close the eye. You have... more
Joseph A. Eviatar, MD

Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.ChelseaEye.com

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Browlift and upper blepharoplasty should be evaluated together

When evaluating a patient for upper blepharoplasty the brow position is a critial part of the evaluation. In many patients, the brows do contribute substantially to the heavy appearance of the lids and in this case should be addressed, usually with a browlift. It is difficult to comment further without photos.
Mark Beaty, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Brow lift to correct heavy upper eyelids

An upper blepharoplasty will remove excess skin and fat in the upper eyelid, but will not be sufficient if the brows are too low and need to be repositioned superiorly. In this case, a brow lift will correct the heavy appearance of the upper eyelids.
Olivia Hutchinson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift vs Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty for Drooping Eyelids

Whenever we evaluate aging of  the upper eyelids, brow position should always be observed. Without pictures it is impossible to answer your question except to say that a browlift can have a dramatic impact on the appearance of your upper lids. If you have a second upper lid blepharoplasty, it may be impossible to do a browlift at a later date because excess lid skin is necessary to do the brow surgery.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Brow Lift Surgery and Upper Eyelid Surgery Benefits

The upper eyelid and Forehead are a conjoint structures and should be assessed simultaneously. Depending on the degree of laxity, genetics and aging most patients will need addressing of the eyebrow as well. One way to determine if a brow lift is needed is by pulling on the eyebrow gently to see if it improves the shape and contour of your eyelids. The benefits of doing them together include creating a natural, more beautiful and younger looking results. There is a third... more
Ali Sajjadian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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2nd Blepharoplasty or Browlift?

As some of my colleagues have indicated there are no preoperative and/or post-operative pictures for us to view in order to have any idea of what might be most helpful to you.  You also did not indicate how long ago you had the upper blepharoplasty.  If it has been less than 3-4 months I would advise you not to consider any surgery at this time as you are not seeing the complete result from the surgery.  You mention that you feel like you have a lot of heavy... more
Arnold Zweig, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon
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When Brow Sagging causes "Excess Upper Lid Skin" - THE Answer is Brow Lift NOT Upper Lid Lift (Blepharoplasty)

Regarding: "Can brow lift enhance droopy eye lids?  I've had a blepharoplasty done. However, the results are so incredibly minimal and I'm not happy with the results. I notice a slight different but I still feel as if I still have a lot of heavy skin over my eye lids. Will a brow lift help that or should I reconsider a second blepharo?" Blepharoplasty will successfully remove loose skin of the upper lids and make them look younger ONLY IF the brows are well... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift after failed upper blepharoplasty

Your story is relatively common, as the cause of heaviness in the upper lids is usually the brow descending. An upper blepharoplasty without addressing the brow merely pulls the brow further down, making the problem worse. I would advise seeing a plastic surgeon who does a significant amount of eye and brow surgery. Take your before pictures with you.  
Robert T. Buchanan, MD

Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift for droopy eyelids.

Although most eyelid issues should resolve with upper blepharoplasty, many people would require a browlift in addition to help lift heavy skin from the upper lid.  In your case, the best way to find out is to use your fingers to elevate your brow, and see if this helps.  Be careful not to lift your brow to the point of having a "surprised" look.  For more detailed advice, please post a photo. Good Luck. Dr. Torkian
Behrooz Torkian, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Brow lift can help unweight eyelids

Eyebrows get lower as we age. Drooping brows can contribute to heavy upper lids. If your eyelid procedure has not rejuvenated your appearance it is possible that low eyebrows are part of the problem. However the benefits of any procedure are best determined in consultation with a surgeon board certified to do the surgery you need. I would hope that the surgeon who did your original procedure would help you understand the pros and cons of the various treatment options. You always have the... more
Elizabeth Lee, MD

Bay Area Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead, Eye Brow Lift Or Repeat Blepharoplasty Eyelid Surgery

Many patients undergo eyelid surgery without first evaluating their eye brow position.  As the eye brow falls and deflates it pushes upon the upper eyelid skin.  Many will notice a heaviness to the outside of the eyelid with an increase of wrinkles in this area or hooding.   This can be addressed separately or at the same time as eyelid surgery.  Other patients may have a droopiness to the eyelid called ptosis.  This is where the eyelid lash line itself has... more
Mark Berkowitz, MD

Sterling Heights Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Browlift or eyelid surgery

Whether a browlift or an upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is the best option really depends on your anatomy.  If your brow is already in a good position, then a redo upper blepharoplasty is probably the best option.  On the other hand, what we commonly see are patients who really should have had a browlift have only an upper bleph, and this results in either no difference or perhaps even a less pleasing appearance.  The best person to evaluate this for you is a... more
Shahram Salemy, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Please send more information and pictures

The experience taught us that  before and after pictures are important in evaluating the outcome. Without your pictures it is impossible to give good answers. The other point is your surgeons evaluation of the result.Is he happy with the outcome and if not what is his or her recommendations?
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Brow lift help the appearance of your eyelids

When eyebrows are low it often gives the impression of droopy upper eyelids.  In those cases a brow lift may help.  Often brows become droopy because of a loss of fat underneath the brow.   In those cases a filler like Restylane or Juvederm is the best treatment.  In other patients there really is still excess skin or a true droopy upper eyelid. The bottom line is that you should find an experienced eyelid surgery that you trust and see what he or she suggests. more
Marc Cohen, MD

Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Brow lift enhance droopy eye lids

Yes BUT you did not post any photos, so my answer is just a guess. You need in person evaluation to determine the correct plan of action and surgery to be taken. Best of luck from MIAMI DR. B
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Brow lift

Generally speaking, a brow lift does help with excess upper eyelid excess ski to some degree.  However, if you have droopy eyelids, this may be eyelid ptosis.  Eyelid ptosis can not be corrected much with a brow lift and a separate procedure is needed for this.  You will need a proper evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon.
Siamak Agha, MD, PhD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Brow lift can benefit upper eyelid sagging.

Without a photo, it is difficult to make this recommendation. However, in certain instances, the brow lift can help lift or improve saggy upper eyelids.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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