How much and what type filler is recommended for a lateral brow lift?

Question

I’m 30yo, and I love the look of a lift in my lateral brow. I get Botox but it doesn’t make a dramatic difference. As a result, I’ve been thinking of getting some filler placed under my brows in addition to the Botox. Living in Manhattan, I’m inundated with plastic surgeons, but most of them inject without explaining their technique and why they recommend it. So I wanted to ask what you’d recommend in terms of type of filler and how much is generally used for a lateral brow lift.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

To give the eyebrows a nice lift, we use injectable fillers to improve the eyebrow, upper eye, forehead and temple. A filler is placed on the bone and in the fat pads of these areas to contour and lift without it looking overdone. We use cannulas to limit pain and swelling. I suggest getting a formal consultation with a facial sculpting expert.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Botox is a great tool to give a conservative brow lift.  Fillers are used based on the individual needs of the patient.  You can consider other options such as Morpheus8 to tighten skin and improve overall skin tone and texture.  We also recommend using medical grade skin care products like Transform MD and wearing sunscreen every day.

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

It depends on individual anatomy. It also depends on whether there is enough skin laxity to accommodate the filler and hence raising the eyebrow. Consult with your doctor to know more.

Kriston Kent, MD, MPH · Answer

Thank
you for the question. In patients with loss of volume due to aging, I often
have improved the lateral brow area non surgically using a hyaluronic acid gel
filler. The amount certainly is dependent upon the amount of volume loss in
this area. It often involves adding some volume to the adjacent temporal region
as well. In your case, being quite young in the aging process, adding volume to
your lateral brow area may or may not be a good idea. A good set of photos
would help, but still cannot replace an actual physical examination. I hope
this helps.

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

In my practice, browlifts can be done chemically with botox or surgically. A filler browlift doesn't make much sense anatomically. Make sure you take proper care in selecting your physician. Good luck!

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

A photo of the area would be best to see exactly what needs injections.  There is not one filler or treatment for all patients and an individualized plan has to be created based on your anatomy.  Please post the question with photos.  Best, Dr. Green

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Fillers can give a bit of an upper brow lift.Restlane is a great one to start with. If you like the look, then you can try a longer lasting volumizing product like fat transfer.Choose an expert. Best. Dr Brecht Seattle, Wa

Val Lambros, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

send pictures. Sometimes it is easier to elevate the brows with botox, not given in the traditional way which doesn't do much. A T injection across the forehead can spike the lateral brows if you like that look. Fillers fill, they don't elevate but if your temples are hollow they can lengthen the brows. There are some pics on my website

How much and what type filler is recommended for a lateral brow lift?

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