Swelling in Eyelid After Browlift?

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.

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.

 

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.