What would you recommend for my sudden drooping of my brow bone skin? (photo)

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I am 28 years old, and will be 29 in just a few weeks. Lately, I've noticed some dramatic changing of the skin on my face. One of the most drastic is almost an overnight drop of the skin above my eyelid, on my brow bone. I normally wear my eyeliner winged out a bot to the side, and all of a sudden I have noticed that it's completely covered by my drooping skin. What would you suggest I have done to correct this problem? Would Botox make a dent, or do I need to chose a surgical option? Thanks!

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Treatment of dropping brow skin in 29 year old.if you raise the skin with your finger and like that then I would try Botox first and you can always have a brow lift later. If the brow is already high enough for you then an upper lid blepharoplasty is what you would need.

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. Best, Dr. Emer

Mark K. Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS · Answer

So the main 2 options are brow lift surgery (which involve different types) vs Botox.  I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon who specializes in both and have him/her evaluate you thoroughly.  You can then have a discussion about a temporary fix or a long-term fix -- only you can make that decision after your conversation.Also, although your age would steer away from any other cause of a brow droop, I would nevertheless have your physician rule out any neurological etiologies, especially since you commented on an almost "overnight" drop of your skin, just in case...Good luck.Dr Markarian

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

For a temporary fix you may want to consider trying Botox, this can be a great option to help lift the brow and can last 3-4 months.

Richard Parfitt, MD · Answer

Botox given in certain muscles by an experienced injector can help to elevate the brow for 3 to 4 months.  By nature, some people have less space between the brow and the upper eye lid, giving the face a more stern and less feminine look. If you find Botox injections do not give you the look you want, a forehead lift is a permanent and more dramatic correction for your concern.

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