Not Too Early for Brow Lift? Will It Make Forehead Wider?

asked 1 year ago by Aliko in Singapore
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, forehead, upper eyelids, Caucasian, options

I am a 33-years old Caucasian. I saw a plastic surgeon for my eye bags. He says the top lid blepharoplasty is not going to have as much effect as the brow lift + low lid blepharoplasty. 1. I am not sure if it is correct age to have my forehead lifted (may be in a few years time, when i have more wrinkles? but what to do with the droopy lids now?) 2. Won't it make my forehead wider? 3. What method is the best for my round-shaped face with uneven eyebrows? TQ!

9 answers to Not Too Early for Brow Lift? Will It Make Forehead Wider?

Brow lift and age

It is difficult to say what is best for you without an exam .I agree 31 is pretty young for a brow lift, but thereare always exceptions.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Young and brow lift

I would be interested in seeing a photograph because your age is very young for someone to have a brow lift. Make sure you are going to see a board - certified plastic surgeon.

Samer W. Cabbabe, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

It is not common for a 33 year-old to need a browlift

A browlift is usually used to correct aging changes which occur much older than 33. Occasionally it can be used to change the way you look if you have very low brows with an angry or brooding look. But most 33 year-olds do not need a browlift, and rarely need eyelid surgery unless they are Asian and want to add an eyelid crease or have lower eyelid bags that cause a tired look.

Jeffrey Schiller, MD
New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.beautifuleyes.com

There is no "correct" age for brow lift

A brow lift is only performed for patient’s who have low eyebrows regardless of age. If the distance between your eyelashes to your eyebrows is acceptable, then only undergo the upper blepharoplasty. A brow lift will tend to raise the hairline unless the incisions are placed at the hairline. An upper blepharoplasty is performed to reduce excess skin and remove some puffiness on the medial aspect of the upper lids.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Age for Browlift

Regardless of age, you should consider a brow lift whenever it is needed because low brows cause hooding and a heavy, tired appearance. A brow lift should be done before or at the same time as upper eyelid skin removal to ensure there is adequate skin to close the eyes after browlift surgery. To avoid a wider forehead we developed a technique in which the incision is made at the hairline to improve or maintain hairline position. Hair will grow through or in front of that incision,... more

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Eyelid Lift VS. Brow Lift with or without Eyelid Lift

Regarding: "Not Too Early for Brow Lift? Will It Make Forehead Wider? I am a 33-years old Caucasian. I saw a plastic surgeon for my eye bags. He says the top lid blepharoplasty is not going to have as much effect as the brow lift + low lid blepharoplasty. 1. I am not sure if it is correct age to have my forehead lifted (may be in a few years time, when i have more wrinkles? but what to do with the droopy lids now?) 2. Won't it make my forehead wider? 3. What method is... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Too Early for Brow Lift- Make Forehead Wider

Thanks for the questions but it is IMPOSSIBLE to answer since you failed to post ANY photos. So I think you are too young, There are many options for which operation would fit your circumstances. So saying yes to your questions will only mis lead you. Best of Luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Brow lift and Lower Blepharoplasty in younger person

Without a picture I can only talk in generalities. What you were told sounds very reasonable. Low brows crowd the upper eyelids and, frequently, a brow lift will correct them totally. When the brow is low, the lower eyelids also frequently need lifting. This can happen at any age and, in some, is an inherited trait. Short of surgery, the only option is Botox to the brow depressors and fillers to the creases under the eyes.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Correct age for browlift and eyelid lift

33 does seem a little young for a browlift, however some women may have had low brows most of their lives and desire correction. A browlift should not make your forehead wider but can make it longer depending on the type of lift. If your brows are uneven, you may consider a chemical browlift with Botox or Dysport to provide more symmetry. An upper eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) can help with droopy eyelids or excess skin to the upper eyelids. See a... more