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Descent of the brows, as one of the earliest changes associated with facial aging generally starts in the 20s. However, such changes are slow and subtle at this phase and thus most people in their 20s and even 30s are not really considered good candidates for surgical brow lift from an aging face standpoint in my opinion. The surgical lift will result in scarring of the tissue that can make future surgical attempts more challenging it also may result in un-natural or even paradoxically older appearing looks for young patients.Overall in such cases, if the anatomy is unusually favorable or the goals are really modest (for example, just trying to subtly lift the corners), chemical brow lift with neurotoxins such as Botox (being more subtle and short lasting), should probably be tried first.Of course, the cases of previous surgical scars, traumatic deformities and similar pre-existing conditions are exemptions to the general aesthetics mentioned above.
Need, not chronological age, determines when and if you should have cosmetic surgery. If at age 24 your eyebrows are already drooping, they are probably dramatically aging your face and will only worsen over time. There are several options for a brow lift:One-centimeter-incision brow lift – A minimally invasive lift for early aging. This would probably be best in your case, though I would have to see you in person to verify.Endoscopic brow lift – The entire brow is lifted for a more dramatic rejuvenation. Your hairline may also be lifted slightly.Direct brow lift – This is usually done only in instances when the sagging brow limits vision.Coronal brow lift – Only used in cases of extreme sagging.Your first step is to find a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can evaluate your brow droop and recommend the best corrective measure. I hope this helps.
Without seeing you and basing it on your age alone, I would say 24 is definitely too early for a brow lift. This is because the droopiness in the forehead that warrants a brow lift doesn’t occur until later on, perhaps in your 40s and on. However, some people naturally have heavy brows and a brow lift may be suitable. I would recommend you try Botox first to gently lift the brows and see if you like the results before considering surgery.
It would be unusual for a 24 yearold women to need a browlift to correct facial aging. With this said it’s also fair to say that there’s a tremendousrange of anatomic variants amongst patients. This is related to genetic factors and not necessarily theaging process. It’s virtuallyimpossible to make a recommendation in any given case, without viewingpre-operative pictures or performing a physical exam.In some patients low set brows maybe present at an early age and they may have significant consequences for thepatient. They can make the patientlook angry and adversely impact how people perceive them. Under these circumstances a browliftmay be indicated.If you’reconcerned about this problem consultation with a board certified plasticsurgeon is appropriate. Thissurgeon should be able to make an appropriate recommendation.
Depending upon your appearance, no, it will last for decades. If you look like your grandpa, you can have that fixed and expect it to stay in great position for decades to come.
