Can an eyebrow lift fix my caveman brow? (photo)

Question

I've always hated how low my brows are and find myself raising them in photos so that I don't look so unintelligent and bored. They just sit there in a straight line, and they're so low that I can't apply eye makeup (which I love!) and have it be visible. I don't feel that it's an issue with the brow bone, just my eye*brows*. Would a brow lift solve this problem?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

An endoscopic forehead lift is a very good surgery.  The recovery is rapid  and the service can be used to shape the face and forehead.  The procedure can be performed under intravenous sedation, so no need for general anesthesia.  The key is to carefully study the before and after images of potential surgeons and make sure you like what you see.

William Numa, MD, FACS · Answer

Undergoing any surgical procedure requires careful attention to detail and consideration for different options. Consider obtaining several opinions before moving forward with any given procedure. Trust your face to a board-certified facial plastic surgeon or a board-certified plastic surgeon with very extensive browlift and blepharoplasty experience.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Not sure if brow lift is what you need. Upper blepharoplasty may be the answer. You should consult with an oculoplastic or plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion of goals and options.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.Yes, a brow lift can elevate and reshape the position of your eyebrows on your forehead.  There are several different kinds of brow lift. An endoscopic brow lift might be best for you.

To be sure, see two or more board
certified and experienced plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete
evaluation.

I hope this helps.

Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, a brow lift can help to lift the brow nicely. You should consult with two or three board certified plastic or oculoplastic surgeons and make the choice that is right for you. They might even suggest doing an eyelid lift as well. Best of luck.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Given your low hairline, an endoscopic browlift would be a good browlifting option to reshape the position and arch of your eyebrows.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

A browlifting option is available to improve the "heavy" appearance of your brow upper lid junction...

Grady B. Core, MD · Answer

Having been a co-inventor of the endoscopic browlift in 1991, I think I am more qualified than almost anyone to speak to you about this procedure and I can assure you that at your age there a lot more "other" things I would explore before having surgery. First of all google this name, "Daniela Pestova" ,and take a close look at her eyebrow position from a straight ahead level shot from the front at the same angle as the shot you sent in. While you may not be familiar with this person she was a very famous model around 2001 and was known for her eyebrows which were somewhat low compared with the more classic look but ,without question, she is in the extremely attractive category such that she made her living with her face. Eyebrows do not have to be "up" to be attractive. Many other famous models have low eyebrows as well, and proper shaping and plucking of the brow and make up by an experienced and knowledgeable make up artist can turn what you might think is a "caveman" look into a "Daniela" look. In the picture you submit you actually have similar features to her structurally in the central face and not just in the eyebrows but also in the shape of your mouth, the columella , lips, and nose. Your photo is without makeup and so before you have any surgery I would recommend you see a top notch make up artist who can take your features and show you how to enhance the excellent gifts God gave you already.  I would strongly recommend you delay surgery and try nonsurgical alternatives at this time.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

There are a variety of procedures, both open and endoscopic, that can improve the cosmetic appearance of the eyebrows and forehead. There is no one best procedure. Each has benefits and drawbacks and depends on desired outcome and individual anatomy.Keep in mind that following advice from a
surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do based
on two dimensional photos without examining you, physically feeling your
tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history and
discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure would not be in your
best surgery. Natural appearing results need to be individualized and what is
appropriate for one patient is not necessarily the best for someone else. I
would suggest that you find a plastic surgeon with  certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a
member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)  that you trust and are comfortable
with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. The length
of the procedure, cost, and the specific operative steps to achieve an ideal
cosmetic result vary from patient to patient and would depend on the findings
at your consultation examination.

Robert Singer, M.D., FACS

La Jolla, California

Amiya Prasad, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Each surgeon has a different perspective about the aesthetics
of the eyebrows which is greatly influenced by their artistic vision as well as
the patient’s personal desires. In the mid to late 90s, it was very popular to
perform brow lifts in the northeast and in New York. However, brow lifts has decreased
in popularity over time. Unfortunately, a lot of people were getting
their brows lifted and they have a permanent surprised look. My focus in my
practice is a natural appearance, so my perception on the position of the brows
and how it looks is that it changes the character of the face. The brow
position has such an impact on a person’s face and can change a person’s expression
significantly.

There are different aesthetics not only in our area but also throughout
the country. When I visited colleagues and other parts of the country, I have
seen that the desire for very high arched brows is very popular in certain
regions, so this is a very personal question for you to decide. If you do raise
your eyebrows, you feel that it allows for more of the eyelid to be shown, but
is if it is really worthwhile to have your eyebrows arched all the time? I
think that based on the photo you submitted, in order to achieve that, the
brows would have to be raised fairly high. In my opinion, I don’t think that
would look natural.

I would ask you to consider some type of upper eyelid surgery as an
alternative to brow lifting, which is based on the absence of a proper physical
examination. Understand that a brow lift is a procedure that can significantly
affect your facial expression. If for any reason, that is the look that you desire
then moving forward with a browlift would make sense. From my aesthetic, I
think a high arch brow for you would take too much from the character of your
face and revealing more of the upper eyelid.

So think about the long-term impact of having brow lifting surgery on
the overall facial expression and not just in the isolated area of the eyes. Consider
the alternative of doing upper eyelid blepharoplasty, and then do your
research. Also, meet with qualified experienced cosmetic surgeons and then move
forward with a plan that you are comfortable with. I hope that was helpful, I
wish you the best of luck, and thank you for your question.

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Can an eyebrow lift fix my caveman brow? (photo)

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