Swelling in Eyelid After Browlift?

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I'm a little concerned. I had an endoscopic brow lift done about 2 months ago. I don't notice any difference nor does anyone else. The reason I had it done was to lift my heavy eyelids. Is it possible that it's just still swollen in the eyelid area? Is it possible for a brow lift to FALL? I'm just confused and hate to think I wasted all that money for little to no difference!

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

The usual causes for droopy appearing upper eyelids after browlift surgery are that the eyelids were drooping in the first place and were not fixed. 

	It is also possible that heaviness in the lower brow and eyelid area is due to postoperative swelling.

	Last, it is possible that the endoscopic browlift did not "hold".

	Or a combination of all three.

	Endoscopic brlwolift surgery is not done as frequently because of its tendency to leave bald spots where the cannulas are inserted, its tendency to raise the hairline, its recurrence rate and the possibility of injuring the frontal branch of the facial nerve.

	Referenced below is a book chapter we recently wrote on browlifts.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

I always caution my patients that there is going to be some swelling in the eyelids after surgery, but this swelling usually resolves in about 6-8 weeks.  It is, however possible for an endoscopic brow lift surgery to fail or show no improvement- but this is very rare. Furthermore, if you had very heavy eyelids to begin with, it could be that you were a candidate for a brow lift combined with an upper eyelid surgery.  You should discuss an upper eyelid procedure with your surgeon - you may find that once your swelling has resolved that an upper Blepharoplasty is the best answer for you.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Endoscopic forehead lifts do not raise the brow as well as open techniques and the relapse rate is often high. About 35 years ago  we devised the Irregular Trichophytic forehead lift which can raise the brow and also lower the hairline if the patient needs it. It permanently raises the brow. The scar is very fine with hair growing thru the scar and in front of it if properly done.

Houtan Chaboki, MD · Answer

A brow lift is a good option to improve the appearance of the eyebrow, forehead, and upper eyelid areas. All brow lifts will drop down a bit after the original procedure, which is expected. All brow lift procedures will also cause some swelling or bruising in the upper eyelids. Lastly, a brow lift may not completely improve the upper eyelids alone and commonly eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is also required to remove excess eyelid skin or fat. You may have one or multiple issues affecting the appearance. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can a surgeon help determine appropriate options for you. Best of luck.

	Dr. Chaboki

Shashidhar Kusuma, MD · Answer

Hello,

	 

	Endoscopic browlift operation can have a relapse rate and also not show an improvment in some cases.

	There is going to be some swelling in the eyelids after surgery, but usually resolves in about 6 weeks.

	If you have heavy eyelids, you may also need to be evaluated for removal of some eyelid skin.

	Your physician should be able to go over this with you. i am sure you have follow up appointments scheduled.

	 

	Good luck

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