Ive been told by a couple of docs that I need a brow lift and upper and lower eyelift while others didnt mention a browlift. In 67 and I dont want to do a browlift for several reasons so I didnt bring it up to the doctors that didnt mention it. My concern is that Ive read that the eyelift can pull down the eyebrow further. Is that usually the case?
Answer: It is vital to evaluate the brow position before an eyelid lift... This is an interesting question. When undergoing an evaluation, the surgeon should basically examine the position of the eyebrows, the skin over the main part of the eyelid and the heaviness to the outside or lateral part of the eyelid (there are many other things to evaluate that we can't fully cover here). If there is a lot of extra skin laterally or the eyebrow position is too low, a browlift should be performed at the same time as upper lid surgery.One reason for this is the fact that the upper lid incision should not go far outside the eye as it will be visible, and if the lateral heavy skin is not dealt with, the patient is usually not happy. Also, if the brow is too low, the surgeon may remove too much skin, because if enough skin is removed to make the upper eyelid look good in the presence of a droopy brow, that patient may never be able to have a browlift in the future because there won't be enough skin left to support it. A properly performed upper eyelid lift should not physically "pull" the eyebrows down, but it can remove the impetus for a person to raise their eyebrows to see better, making them look lower. Also gravity will continue to exert its effect on the brows making them appear lower over time.It is ultimately very important to visit potential surgeons who have a lot experience working on the eyelids and eyebrows. Good luck.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: It is vital to evaluate the brow position before an eyelid lift... This is an interesting question. When undergoing an evaluation, the surgeon should basically examine the position of the eyebrows, the skin over the main part of the eyelid and the heaviness to the outside or lateral part of the eyelid (there are many other things to evaluate that we can't fully cover here). If there is a lot of extra skin laterally or the eyebrow position is too low, a browlift should be performed at the same time as upper lid surgery.One reason for this is the fact that the upper lid incision should not go far outside the eye as it will be visible, and if the lateral heavy skin is not dealt with, the patient is usually not happy. Also, if the brow is too low, the surgeon may remove too much skin, because if enough skin is removed to make the upper eyelid look good in the presence of a droopy brow, that patient may never be able to have a browlift in the future because there won't be enough skin left to support it. A properly performed upper eyelid lift should not physically "pull" the eyebrows down, but it can remove the impetus for a person to raise their eyebrows to see better, making them look lower. Also gravity will continue to exert its effect on the brows making them appear lower over time.It is ultimately very important to visit potential surgeons who have a lot experience working on the eyelids and eyebrows. Good luck.
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Answer: Possibly yes Dear Chloesasha,It is indeed possible for the brows to descend after a blepharoplasty procedure. The docs that told you that you need a brow lift as well, have more likely really fully assessed your situation and needs. Good luck!
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Answer: Possibly yes Dear Chloesasha,It is indeed possible for the brows to descend after a blepharoplasty procedure. The docs that told you that you need a brow lift as well, have more likely really fully assessed your situation and needs. Good luck!
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Answer: The brows coming down after belpharoplasty has noting to do with "if properly performed." I do not know if that is an ignorant statement or just something that is being said to reassure you. You did not provide photographs so lets talk hypothetically. There is always resting tone between the brow elevators (frontalis muscle) and the brow depressors (orbicularis oculi, corrugator supercilli, procerus, and depressor supercilli muscles). In the presence of brow ptosis where the upper eyelid fold rests on the eyelid platform or against the eyelashes, or then there is upper eyelid ptosis, a signal is sent to the brain to activate the frontalis muscle to elevate the forehead and the eyebrows. This generally reduced the bulk resting on the upper eyelid.Performing upper blepharoplasty and or ptosis surgery, reduces the drive to elevate the eyebrows. Inevitably to some degree, the eyebrows will relax to a lower position following these surgeries. The effect of this is not always detrimental. Relaxation of the frontalis muscle is associated with fewer forehead lines and less brow furrowing. However, this must be individually assessed in designing a blepharoplasty for a given individual. Sometimes the degree of relaxation is simply too much and not aesthetically beneficial. The effect of an over aggressive upper blepharoplasty in a setting of a hyper mobile eyebrow can be a fall in the brow so low that it almost looks like the surgeon sewed the eyebrows to the eyelashes. In these circumstances, it is prudent to offer a forehead lift with the upper blepharoplasty to stabilize the eyebrows so they do not collapse into the eyelid space after surgery. Repositioning the brow will necessarily effect the amount of upper eyelid skin resection that is necessary. Ultimately, there is no substitute for a consultation with a very experienced oculofacial surgeon who listens to your goals and concerns, performs a detailed examination, and discusses your options so you are empowered to make the right choice and not force you to settle for cookie cutter surgery.
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Answer: The brows coming down after belpharoplasty has noting to do with "if properly performed." I do not know if that is an ignorant statement or just something that is being said to reassure you. You did not provide photographs so lets talk hypothetically. There is always resting tone between the brow elevators (frontalis muscle) and the brow depressors (orbicularis oculi, corrugator supercilli, procerus, and depressor supercilli muscles). In the presence of brow ptosis where the upper eyelid fold rests on the eyelid platform or against the eyelashes, or then there is upper eyelid ptosis, a signal is sent to the brain to activate the frontalis muscle to elevate the forehead and the eyebrows. This generally reduced the bulk resting on the upper eyelid.Performing upper blepharoplasty and or ptosis surgery, reduces the drive to elevate the eyebrows. Inevitably to some degree, the eyebrows will relax to a lower position following these surgeries. The effect of this is not always detrimental. Relaxation of the frontalis muscle is associated with fewer forehead lines and less brow furrowing. However, this must be individually assessed in designing a blepharoplasty for a given individual. Sometimes the degree of relaxation is simply too much and not aesthetically beneficial. The effect of an over aggressive upper blepharoplasty in a setting of a hyper mobile eyebrow can be a fall in the brow so low that it almost looks like the surgeon sewed the eyebrows to the eyelashes. In these circumstances, it is prudent to offer a forehead lift with the upper blepharoplasty to stabilize the eyebrows so they do not collapse into the eyelid space after surgery. Repositioning the brow will necessarily effect the amount of upper eyelid skin resection that is necessary. Ultimately, there is no substitute for a consultation with a very experienced oculofacial surgeon who listens to your goals and concerns, performs a detailed examination, and discusses your options so you are empowered to make the right choice and not force you to settle for cookie cutter surgery.
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Answer: Eyelift does cause a slight eyebrow drop It is very subtle, but performing a blepharoplasty does cause the eyebrows to drop slightly. For most patients, this is not an issue. When patient's have very low eyebrows, then a brow lift should be considered at the same time.
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Answer: Eyelift does cause a slight eyebrow drop It is very subtle, but performing a blepharoplasty does cause the eyebrows to drop slightly. For most patients, this is not an issue. When patient's have very low eyebrows, then a brow lift should be considered at the same time.
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Answer: Will upper blepharoplasty cause my brows to drop? Removing loose skin from the upper eyelid is a common part of upper blepharoplasty. In the absence of a photo or an assessment of your eyes this question is relatively difficult to answer as the answer is dependent on your individual eyes and position of your eyebrows. For most people having upper blepharoplasty your eyebrows will remain in a similar position after eyelid surgery i.e. they don't droop. However for some patients with lower eyebrows or patients that naturally use their eyebrows to lift their loose upper eyelid skin, after blepharoplasty the eyebrows can drop by a small amount. For some patients with particularly low brows, a brow lift may give the best result when combined with upper blepharoplasty. Care is required with brow lift surgery, as over lifting of the brow can create an unnatural appearance and generally a conservative lift is preferred to maintain a natural result. Careful evaluation of your eyelids before having upper blepharoplasty will enable your individual eyelid characteristics, symptoms and signs to be evaluated and the surgery planned specifically for your needs. It would be worthwhile to see a surgeon who specialises in blepharoplasty and is completing this surgery frequently to evaluate your eyes and specific needs.
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April 30, 2017
Answer: Will upper blepharoplasty cause my brows to drop? Removing loose skin from the upper eyelid is a common part of upper blepharoplasty. In the absence of a photo or an assessment of your eyes this question is relatively difficult to answer as the answer is dependent on your individual eyes and position of your eyebrows. For most people having upper blepharoplasty your eyebrows will remain in a similar position after eyelid surgery i.e. they don't droop. However for some patients with lower eyebrows or patients that naturally use their eyebrows to lift their loose upper eyelid skin, after blepharoplasty the eyebrows can drop by a small amount. For some patients with particularly low brows, a brow lift may give the best result when combined with upper blepharoplasty. Care is required with brow lift surgery, as over lifting of the brow can create an unnatural appearance and generally a conservative lift is preferred to maintain a natural result. Careful evaluation of your eyelids before having upper blepharoplasty will enable your individual eyelid characteristics, symptoms and signs to be evaluated and the surgery planned specifically for your needs. It would be worthwhile to see a surgeon who specialises in blepharoplasty and is completing this surgery frequently to evaluate your eyes and specific needs.
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