My eyebrows (especially lateral parts) have dropped after blepharoplasty, ptosis repair. Will this improve?

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I underwent a upper eye lid lift and ptosis repair a week ago.Stitches were removed today exceprt for the lateral parts of eyelids.My eyebrows went down somewhat ( I was elevating them to compensate for ptosis), but now lateral parts of eyebrows are down more then they were in correlation to the eyebrows before the surgery. My surgeon said that that lateral part of my eye lid will open more after sutures are removed. I wonder if the lateral part of the eyebrows will go little up as well.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Your brow position might improve slightly as you heal. However, you correctly assessed that your brows have dropped because you no longer need to compensate for the heavy lids and eyelid droop. If your brows continue to trouble you they can be lifted once you've healed from your blepharoplasty - typically 3-6 months. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

It is unlikely for the eyebrow to go up by themselves. You are correct as to why have fallen.  Lateral brow lift can be considered at this point. See link below.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

You are correct that the brow can drop after the eyelids are lifted. When you have a ptosis the brow works harder to help elevate the lids.  When the lids are lifted surgically, the brow can relax, and may fall.  At this point you still have some edema which can also pull the brow down.  So wait for this to resolve.  If the brow is still low, you can do some Botox to elevate it, or do a surgery to lift the lateral brow.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

It will be about 8 weeks before the eyelid swelling has resolved from much of the surgery.  A lot of the lateral fullness immediately after blepharoplasty is generally from swelling.  Do not make decision based on early swelling.  Many individuals need both stabilization of the forehead with the blepharoplasty.  Many only need the blepharoplasty.  For now, let yourself heal.

Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for sharing your case.  One week is too early to judge any post-operative results.  You are likely still too swollen to see the final appearance of your eyelids and brows.  Make sure that your surgeon is aware of your concerns to see if you would be a good candidate for browlifting in the future.  Good luck!

My eyebrows (especially lateral parts) have dropped after blepharoplasty, ptosis repair. Will this improve?

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Answer: One week is very early to make these sorts of decisions.

Answer: One week is very early to make these sorts of decisions.

Answer: Brow Ptosis

Answer: Brow Ptosis

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My eyebrows (especially lateral parts) have dropped after blepharoplasty, ptosis repair. Will this improve?

Answers (8)

Answer: One week is very early to make these sorts of decisions.

Answer: One week is very early to make these sorts of decisions.

Answer: Brow Ptosis

Answer: Brow Ptosis

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