72%
48 reviews
Worth It Rating
Our index shows the percentage of community members saying this was "Worth it". See cosmetic treatment rankings
Is Transblepharoplasty Brow Lift Better Than Blepharoplasty?
I have sagging upper eye brow area that includes the temple area. Should I have a lateral brow lift or upper eyelid surgery? That whole area has become very lax and my upper eyelids are now sagging a lot.
Asked 32 months ago by
opal111 in england
+1
You will benefit from upper blepharoplasty, not a brow lift
Your picture shows excess eyelid skin, not brow skin, which is creating the fold over your eye.
A traditional upper blepharoplasty will correct the eyelid laxity. If your eyebrow is 1 cm above the brow bone at the high point of the eyelbrow arch, you do not need a brow lift, transblepharoplasty brow lift or standard brow lift.
+1
Browlift vs Upper Blepharoplasty
A browlift will elevate the brows to their proper position and decrease the heavy, hooded appearance of the tissue below the brows. A secondary effect is eliminating some excess skin of the upper eyelids. A blepharoplasty will remove excess skin of the upper eyelids and may actually pull the brows down. I cannot make recommendations on the basis of the pictures submitted. A picture with your head level looking directly into the camera would be helpful. However, as best I can tell, I...
more
+1
+1
The two are different procedures with different goals
The browlift, transbleph or endoscopic or open, is intended to elevate the brows. This can reduce the excess of skin in the upper lids and tighten the lateral area where there may be hooding as the brow comes down over time. On occasion, this can tke care of the whole problem. Other times, the bleph is all you need if the brows are in reasonable position and there is no lateral hooding. Sometimes, both procedures are indicated. From your photo, I think you could do well with the bleph...
more
+1
