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Possible to Lift my Forehead Without Looking Bug Eyed?

asked 2 years ago by Jordaaan in Georgia
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, female, teenager

If I don't lift my eyebrows in a picture or when I talk to someone I look mean. I'm only 18 and I'm already getting forehead lines because of it. I want to get a lift or something but without look scary or fake. what would be good?

22 answers to Possible to Lift my Forehead Without Looking Bug Eyed?

A properly executed browlift or forehead lift will not leave you looking "bugeyed".

Most women will benefit most from an endoscopic browlift because only a modest amount of lifting is needed. This practically guarantees that overcorrection will not happen due to the limitations of the operation relative to raising the brow. An open browlift, where the incision extends all the way across the head can overcorrect and make the patient appear startled if it is poorly executed.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Forehead lift and looking surprised

A well done forehead lift should not leave you looking surprised or 'bug-eye' looking. But at your young age you should not consider any kind of forehead lift surgery.

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Forehead Lifts and Eyebrow Position

One of the important considerations in performing a forehead lift is to be mindful of the preoperative and postoperative position of the eyebrows as this is the principal reason for performing a forehead lift. In younger patients an endoscopic brow lift may be the best technique as the forehead skin is already tight and only needs repositioning. The endoscopic brow lift procedure is done through small incision hidden in the hairline, or with in the hair. more

Fredrick A. Valauri, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Forehead lift

I think you are a little young to have a forehead lift. But it is impossible to say for sure based on the photo you submitted. But I do disagree with others who recommended that you see a general plastic surgeon for this. If I were you, I would definitely consult an experienced oculofacial plastic surgeon. The odds are that that person will have far more experience in this than your average general plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Lawrence Kass, MD
Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

Is it possible to lift eyebrows without looking bug eyed?

I have performed Brow Lifts for over 20 years and when done properly, Brow Lifts make the eyes more youthful and almond shaped and the opposite of bug eyed. If however, the central section of the forehead is lifted in an un-aesthetic manner this can result in a surprised look.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Endobrow Video and discussion: Forehead lift can be overdone. Need to know facial beauty rules

You can look surprised after a browlift. You need to go to someone that will not make that happen. This can be hard. If you read my theory on facial beauty on my website you will find some answers. Your eyebrows should not be much more than one iris width from your eyelid margin. Once your eyebrows become greater than 1 1/2 iris widths higher than the point of your eyelashes you could look suprised. You can see how an endobrow is done in the video below with a brief... more

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Eyebrow position

If you look at cartoon figures, the "mean" look is drawn with the eyebrows sloping up from the side closest to the nose (the medial side) up to the lateral side (like a / on the keyboard). That makes the eyebrow shape together look like \ / . I mention this because as with any concern a patient might have, it is best to understand "why" you think you might look mean. It is helpful for the patient when they speak with physicians about their options. more

Josh Korman, MD
Monterey Plastic Surgeon

Browlift at Age 18?

A well executed browlift will not give an appropriate candidate for surgery a "bug eye" look. However, at age 18, other options (if any) should be pursued than surgery.

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Go with a chemical - not a surgical - browlift if you must

Looking at your photo, I agree with the other surgeons - a chemical browlift (with Botox or other neuromodulator) is your best choice. I think the risk/benefit ratio is not high enough to warrant surgery. Best, Mike Nayak

Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD
Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon

A “bug eyed” look is not produced by either a forehead or browlift

A “bug eyed” look is not produced by either a forehead or browlift. Patients with this appearance generally had it preoperatively. It is caused by the upper eyelid resting above the colored part of the eye and it is a naturally occurring anatomy except in patients with thyroid disease. You will need a consultation with your plastic surgeon to determine what is the best procedure to give you the best result.

George Weston, MD
Reston Plastic Surgeon

Forehead lift vs. Botox at age 18

Go with Botox and do not do a browlift. Botox will result in a little lift when properly done. You are a beautiful young women and Botox may well enhance your appearance a little and that is great. Of course if you want to explore this go to a surgeon certified by the ABPS and get 3 opinions. If anyone wants to operate, go to the one that doesn't. This is my thought from looking at your photo. Good luck.

George Commons, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

Forehead lift 18 years old

Hi. You seem like an attractive young lady who just happens to have an expressive face. I would not recommend any invasive forehead surgery at your age. However, you might want to try just a little bit of Botox, if the situation really bothers you. Botox can be useful in 2 ways for you - one, to calm down the forehead expression lines a little, and two, to give you a little "chemical browlift" by putting a small dose just below the outer third of the... more

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

Need forehead lift, Botox or nothing?

It is really hard to suggest a brow or forehead lift for someone your age. Some forehead lines are normal when raising your brows. If it is a "mean look" that bothers you, perhaps a Botox injection would help. But before considering that option, try to get an honest opinion from a few people you trust to make sure that in is not just you who sees this problem. At a your age, it is easy to be too critical of your appearance.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Brow Lift Improves Brow Position and Forehead Lines

A well performed brow lift will reposition your brows and erase the forehead lines. It is difficult to evaluate your brow position from your picture. In your case, a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will provide you with accepted alternatives for treatment. From El Paso.

Frank Agullo, MD
El Paso Plastic Surgeon

Natural forehead lift

An endoscopic forehead (eyebrow) lift is a perfect way to improve the position of low eyebrows and reduce forehead and frown lines. With an experienced surgeon, the results should be very natural.

Randy J. Buckspan, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

Forehead lines and 18 years old

Most teenagers are not candidates for ANY procedures including botox to counteract the signs of aging. Some patients in their twenties may be candidates for small, directed portions of botox to reduce forehead lines which are present.

Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Many effective ways to lift the forehead.

Patients today have many options to change the shape and position of their forehead and eyebrows. Many techniques can be performed very small incisions that are well hidden in the hairline. It is most definitely possible to rejuvenate the forehead, erase wrinkles, and place the brows in a more attractive appearance without creating a peaked or bug eyed appearance. It is likely that you are too young to receive a brow lift. You may best be served by using Botox to this area.... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Best treatment for forehead lines for a young patient

I am not sure if you are raising your eyebrows to show your forehead lines or to correct brow ptosis (your eyebrows are too low). However, given your age, I doubt if you have brow ptosis. If you are concerned about forehead lines, the best option for you at this age is Botox. However, if you are going to weaken your forehead muscle (which is the ONLY muscle which keeps your eyebrows up) I recommend weakening the other muscles which pull the eyebrows down (the muscles between your eyebrows... more

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

"Bug-Eyed" Browlift

If someone truly needs a browlift, a well done operation by an experienced surgeon will lnot result in a "bug-eyed" or surprised look. Patient and surgeon should carefully discuss the desired brow position and shape before surgery.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Try Botox first

Yes, one can have a beautiful forehead lift without looking bugged eyed. However, you currently are doing your own forehead with your forehead muscles. If your were my patient I would try to figure out why you do this. Although you upper eyelid positions look fine in this photo, one common reason for this is heaviness or ptosis in the upper eyelids. A consultation would be necessary to get to the bottom of this. However, the safest approach for you would be to try BOTOX and see if this... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Hard to evaluate your candidacy for forehead lift

Please add a picture that shows you without trying to hold up your brows. The current picture does not allow analysis of the dynamics of the upper portion of the face, which includes the interplay between brows and lids. Dr. Mayl

Nathan Mayl, MD
Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

Consult a surgeon before deciding on forehead lift

Consult a BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON and he/she will give you the proper advise and the appropriate procedure. The Internet is DOES NOT replace a consult. Forehead or brow lift can be done with a very natural look.