Should I do a brow lift at the same time as a face/necklift?

Both these operations are commonly done at the same time. The real question is: do you need one, the other, or both? One point is that a brow lift will do nothing for lower lid laxity (or bags.) Along those lines, if you have a great amount of excess skin in your upper lids, the only thing to fix it is an upper lid blepharoplasty.Find a surgeon who can explain exactly what each surgery would do, and how they would work in combination *for you.* It is important that your treatment is tailored to your particular face and situation. I have done all of these surgeries in different combinations, and would be happy to consult with you further with some photos, and possibly a personal consultation. 

most of the time when surgeons do facelifts they do the brow lift too. you should consult you doctor about this surgery for any further questions or conerns

The main question to answer when deciding to do a brow lift
is whether the brow is in an appropriate position. If the brow is low, then
elevating it with a brow lift may help you.



A brow lift elevates the eyebrows to place them into a more
natural position. In a woman the aesthetic eyebrow has a gentle arc and is
peaked. The peak should be at the lateral limbus (the lateral border of the
colored part of the eye) and about 1cm above the orbital rim. Your surgeon will
help determine whether your eyebrows are in the appropriate position. It may be
that you would benefit from a second surgery to remove of excess upper eyelid
skin, without the need for a brow lift. The tail of the eyebrow can be lifted
by injecting some Botox into the crow’s feet and under the tail of the eyebrow.
A brow lift, in a patient who doesn’t need one, can make the person appear
constantly surprised, unnatural, and can make the person’s upper-lid area
appear hollow and aged.



If a patient does need a brow lift, this can be performed at
the same time as a face/neck lift.

Brow lifts can absolutely be performed at the same time as a face or neck lift, assuming both procedures are indicated.  The consultation with your surgeon is crucial to making the right decision.  If you're already asking this question, chances are you already have noticed some brow ptosis (or drooping) that may make you look sad, tired or angry, or perhaps even affecting your upper visual fields.  A thorough examination and conversation with your surgeon will help you make the best decision for you.

Browlift and facelift are routinely combined. Your question leads me to believe you have an understanding of your needs and these should be addressed by your surgeon.Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon to evaluate you and help formulate a plan to achieve your goals.Good luck and I hope this was helpful.

There is no reason not to combine both operations: brow lift and facelift.  However, often removing a very small amount of upper eyelid skin at the time of brow lift can enhance the result, and not add to the recovery.  It is best to discuss your goals in detail with your surgeon. A large change in your brow position can look unnatural, and sometimes the best result can be achieved by two small changes rather than one big change.

I would ask your doctor to strongly consider this. Always consult a board certified plastic surgeon. This answer is not intended to be medical advice but is for informational purposes only.

Almost always we would recommend doing the brow lift at the same time as the facelift.  Modern facelifts address upper facial volume, so it would be a shame not to!

Thanks for the question. A brow lift is commonly done during facelift surgery. Without photos or an exam, I can't tell if that would be a good surgery for you. I suggest you meet with a board certified Plastic Surgeon for an exam and to discuss you options. Good luck!

These procedures are often combined. The main question that needs to be answered is whether the browlift will alleviate your concerns with regard to your upper eyelids. If you are a good candidate for these procedures then they can be combined with very nice results. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon