Options for low set eyebrows? (photo)

Hello! Thank you for sharing your concern. Low-set brows can impact how visible your eye shape is, making the eyes appear smaller, hooded, or less open. If this has been a long-term insecurity, there are several effective options to lift and enhance the brows while maintaining a natural look.
Why Do Brows Appear Low-Set?1️⃣ Natural Anatomy & Genetics
Some individuals naturally have a lower brow position, which can reduce the visible space between the lash line and the brow.
This is not necessarily a sign of aging, but rather a unique facial feature determined by genetics.
2️⃣ Forehead & Brow Muscle Activity
Over time, the frontalis muscle (forehead muscle) can weaken, causing the brows to descend slightly.
If your brows are naturally low, you may subconsciously raise them, which can lead to forehead lines.
3️⃣ Skin Elasticity & Aging
While aging may not be the primary cause, over time, reduced skin elasticity can contribute to heavier brows and make the eyes appear more closed.
Best Procedures to Lift & Reshape the BrowsIf you are looking for a solution to create a more open, lifted, and defined eye area, here are some options:
1️⃣ Temporal (Lateral) Brow Lift – The Most Natural & Long-Lasting Option

I’m an Oculofacial plastic surgeon and I’m very experienced in all types including Endoscopic forehead and brow lifts and I love doing surgery - BUT - based on your photos you should stay away from surgery.

Maybe you do have hooded eyes and low set brows but in the first picture you’re smiling and your contracting you orbicularis oculi muscle which makes everything in you further hooded and crowded. Start with a great botox injector who is very comfortable around the eyes like an Oculoplastic surgeon.

I can really open up someone’s eyes and brows and overall expression with the proper botox technique and approach which has taken a long time to really get right.

I would also want to see where your eyebrows sit when not smiling. But my general impression is that you’re young and surgery will only last for you for a short time until the problem recurs and then you’re in for another procedure again.

Start withthe botox, weaken the muscles around the eye and brows, and give it some time until you’ll get more out of the browlift.

See an expert for an evaluation. Hope this helps!

Your photographs are limited but you may benefit from a brow lift using a frontal hairline incision. This will raise the eyebrows higher, decrease the vertical distance of the forehead and lower the hairline.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.