Brow Lift Q&A

70%

WORTH IT RATING

51 Reviews

Ask a Question

View Before and Afters

Average Brow Lift Cost: $7,504

Learn about Brow Lift

257 people and 422 doctors are talking about Brow Lift

Get Free Email Updates

Is a Browlift More Appropriate Than a Blepharoplasty for me?

asked 1 year ago by Torrance1127 in Torrance
Latest answer by Michael Elam, MD
Question viewed 313 times
Tags: age 25-34, male, African American, options, swelling

I am a 28 year old black male and I have notice a significant increase in swelling above my eye lids with one a little more than the other. If I sleep on my side, face down or if i am in a heated environment it gets even worse. I thought about getting a blepharoplasty surgery after speaking to 3 doctors but 1 doctor said that my eye brows are low and upper eye lid surgery would not make a difference. What should I do? because I dont want to do both if both procedures aren't necessary.

16 answers to Is a Browlift More Appropriate Than a Blepharoplasty for me?

Is a Browlift More Appropriate Than a Blepharoplasty for me?

From your photo, your eyebrows seem like they are in good position, especially for a man. Raising the eyebrows anymore will make your face look more feminine. A Blepharoplasty seems like a better choice.

Sam Goldberger, MD
Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.neweyelids.com

Browlift or Blepharoplasty

Your photographs appear to show your brows to be in a good position. I would not advise a Browlift at this time. You do not want to elevate the brows when they are in their proper position as yours appear to be. An upper lid blepharoplasty surgery would be a better alternative and this should be done conservatively. Best regards!

Michael Elam, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty and BOTOX may be the solution for you

Chronic allergies and sinus conditions may cause the eyelids to swell, creating a tired or sad appearance. Sun exposure, heredity, excessive squinting, constant eye rubbing, and the use of contact lenses promote sags and bags around the eyes. In some individuals, these conditions may even interfere with your vision. As the eyelid muscles age, they sag and create bulges. From the photos that you have submitted, I would NOT deem you to be a candidate for a browlift surgery in my... more

Ross A. Clevens, MD
Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon

What's causing your brow asymmetry?

I agree from your photos that your right eyebrow is higher than your left. There are a number of possible reasons for this. You should see a knowledgeable surgeon before considering surgery to make certain your elevated eyebrow isn't a compensation for a droopy eyelid on the same side. You have asymmetry in the contour of your upper sulcus (the trough above the eyelids) that wll be difficult to correct regardless of the surgery chosen so proceed cautiously. Good luck. more

Nicholas Carr, MD
Vancouver Plastic Surgeon

You have to be very careful doing browlift surgery on a young male

I think you have to be very careful doing browlift surgery on a young male because it can look unnatural. The photograph does not look to me like you need eyebrow surgery. If you’re going to have blepharoplasty, make sure the surgeon is very conservative and takes very little skin and muscle. Often in young patients getting the brows lifted is a better look. You can use a neuromodulator like Botox to give a subtle lift and a more natural look, and sometimes a filler can be used as... more

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.ChelseaEye.com

Browlift vs Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

As long as these pictures were taken with your forehead at rest, an upper eyelid blepharoplasty is the best procedure for you. The asymmetry will not be corrected.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Your brows look appropriate to me

As best I can tell your brows look like they are in a good position. It is gender appropriate for men to have a lower relatively flat brow. You may want to consider other procedures besides a brow lift.

Farzad R Nahai, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Do I need a brow lift?

Based on your pictures and age, it is unlikley that a brow lift is the right thing for you. Consider jsut having the eyelid surgery only.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Brow lift vs upper lids

Hard to say because in the photo the brow looks okay, but you may be elevating in the photo. You would need an in person consultation.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Browlift vs. upper blepharoplasty.

From the photos you sent, it appears that your brows are in good position, unless you are elevating them in the photo. Therefore, upper blepharoplasty would be the choice for you.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Brow Lift vs. Blepharoplasty

In men the brow should be at the "bony rim" of the eye socket. In women it should be perhaps just slightly above. So the brow lift would seem to me a no. The other question is if you would even really benefit from an upper lid blepharoplasty. Young looking eyes are not hollow. Have your surgeon utilize computer imaging to get an idea if you would be happy with the possible postoperative result.

Byron D. Poindexter, MD
Reston Plastic Surgeon

Bowlift Surgery Would Not Be a Good Choice

Based on the photographs shown, I would not advise a brow-lift due to the risk of making you look surgical, or "surprised". The facial aesthetic that conveys a youthful look is one in which there is some degree of fullness between the upper eyelid crease and the brow. I am not sure I would recommend any surgery for you.

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

A Brow Lift Would Pull Your Eyebrows Too High

The male eyebrow should be located at the bony ridge above the eyelid. This photograph shows your eyebrows to be at the right height. Lifting your eyebrows would give you a "surprised look" and may make you look more feminine. I would recommend a very conservstive blepharoplasty.

David Schlessinger, MD
New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty Is Indicated For Your Eyelid Concerns, Not A Browlift

Browlifts are only beneficial if your eyebrows are too low. Your's are clearly not. There is fullness in your upper eyelids and this make blepharoplasty surgery a more approrpriate approach for your concerns.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

No brow lift

If you have swelling of your upper eyelids this could represent a medical problem like inflammation of the lacrimal glands, or other conditions. You should be seen by an oculoplastic doctor to evalueate what is the problem before you have any surgery. I agree that you do not need a brow lift.