Is there a way to lift the brows without surgery?

Question

I was under the impression that Botox would lift my eyebrows. Instead they dropped drastically I could barely see over my eyelid. I have hooded eyes and the Botox made it much worse. Yes, the sole purpose of the Botox was to get rid of my fine lines, but I thought I could kill 2 birds w/ 1 stone. My PS claims that because my brows are sitting on a bone there is no way I'll be able to do anything about this. Any suggestions ?

Adam Scheiner, MD · Answer

Dear Jen,It seems from your description that you received botox in the forehead to reduce lines there but this unfortunately resulted in a collapse of the brows into the eyelid space. This is common mistake from those not experienced with botox treatments. It is possible to raise brows with botox if performed in the right way.Please take a look at the video below. I hope this was helpful.

Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MD · Answer

Botox can be a great temporary solution in some cases, but to truly lift the brow AND address the upper eye area, a browlift might be your best (and more permanent) option.
Be sure to speak with a board certified plastic surgeon to express concerns and get more specific advice and options.
Best wishes!

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. These are some of the more common procedures that we work with. A brow lift is a more long-term and fitting solution to wrinkles on the bridge of the nose and other signs of aging near the brow. A brow lift will reposition the brow shifting the wrinkles and repositioning a sagging brow. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.
Best wishes,

Richard W. Westreich, MD · Answer

The only 2 ways to lift the brows without surgery is to use Botox below the brow (2mm typical) and not in the forehead as well as filler along the orbital bone or in the temples if hollow. Ultimately a brow lift result cannot be replicated without surgery, but you should have some improvement with Botox and fillers.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Sometimes careful injection of botox into the orbicularis muscle (not the forehead) can help elevate the brow a little.   I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Is there a way to lift the brows without surgery?

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