How is a brow lift different from a blepharoplasty?

Please tell me who is a good candidate for each of these surgeries and what results can be expected. 

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A: Brow Lift vs. Blepharoplasty

Corey S. Maas, MD

A brow lift will lift the brows' position more superiorly while a blepharoplasty will only address the eyelid skin. It is important to listen to the patient's wishes and properly analyze his/her anatomy. This allows the surgeon and the patient to discuss the best option.   If a patient complains of a... more

A: Brow Lift vs. Blepharoplasty

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

A brow lift surgery addresses the position of the eyebrows due to premature  descent due to age or trauma. A blepharoplasty addresses premature skin laxity resulting from age. Eyelid surgery has a shorter recovery time with improvement of eyelid skin and fat bags.

A: Browlift vs. Eyelid Surgery

T.Y. Steven Ip, MD

Two procedures that can improve the region around your eyes are browlift and eyelid surgery.  The browlift can raise the eyebrow position, and this elevation in the eyebrow will pull the lax skin of your upper eyelid.  It does not effect your lower eyelids.  The browlift is a total... more

A: How to figure out whether you need a brow lift or blepharoplasty (or both)

Sam Naficy, MD

Brow lift or Eye lift - which one do I need? This is a key decision and one that you should consider carefully before proceeding ahead. The fact is that most people with heavy eyelids have a combination of droopy brows and excess eyelid skin. The important thing is to decide whether it is a brow lift or an... more

A: A browlift and a blepharoplasty are totally different...

Richard P. Rand, MD

A browlift and a blepharoplasty are totally different procedures.  The only thing they have in common is the shared goal of rejuvinating the uppr lid and brow region.  If your brows are low, a browlift can usually be done endoscopically to lift the brows to a conservative level to create a younger,... more

A: The blepharoplasty operation is done when there is...

William Portuese, MD

The blepharoplasty operation is done when there is excess skin touching the upper eyelashes and the eyebrows are in good position relative to the eyelids and eyelashes. When the brows are very low, a browlift should be considered. A brow-lift is made through a series of incisions in the forehead to raise the... more

A: A brow lift is different from a blepharoplasty. A...

D.J. Verret, MD

A brow lift is different from a blepharoplasty. A blepharoplasty is a procedure which is used to decrease upper eyelid skin or remove lower eyelid skin or bags around the lower eyes. A brow lift does just that - it lifts the eyebrows. In some people, both procedures are needed to obtain optimal results. To... more

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