Brow Lift for 24 year old female: Too Early?

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 year
old women to need a browlift to correct facial aging.  With this said it’s also fair to say that there’s a tremendous
range of anatomic variants amongst patients.  This is related to genetic factors and not necessarily the
aging process.  It’s virtually
impossible to make a recommendation in any given case, without viewing
pre-operative pictures or performing a physical exam.

In some patients low set brows may
be present at an early age and they may have significant consequences for the
patient.  They can make the patient
look angry and adversely impact how people perceive them.  Under these circumstances a browlift
may be indicated.

If you’re
concerned about this problem consultation with a board certified plastic
surgeon is appropriate.  This
surgeon 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.

There are no set limits on the appropriate age for a brow lift. If your brows are very heavy and too low, you might benefit from a brow lift. You could also consider Botox.

Droopy Brows can be corrected by Brow Lifts even for younger patients. Although 24 is rather young, if your examination indicated significant drooping (ptosis) then it is possible to lift your brows  to a more ideal and youthful position. In my experience this is often a familial trait and mainly affects the lateral brow.

I do think it very wise that you have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon and have complete informed consent. Short scar techniques and minimally invasive procedures should first be considered. For example Botox placed below the lateral brow cause it to elevate a little. If this is sufficient, I would hold off surgery until it is required.

  It would certainly be unusual to need a brow lift procedure as a 24 year old.  Of course, all of us are made differently so it would be hard to tell without seeing photos of yourself.  It is certainly possible that less invasive procedures might be effective in giving you the results you want.

If your brows are below your superior orbital rim, you can look tired, angry, or pensive, and your upper eyelids can appear "heavy" or droopy. Most patients, regardless of age, who have ptotic brows (droopy brows) actually come in asking for upper eyelid surgery, when in fact they have little or no "extra" upper eyelid skin but rather droopy brows. Some have both, and need upper eyelid surgery too, but that is unlikely at your age!

If this is your anatomy, and examination by any well-trained, experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon can easily help you with this, then you are a fine candidate for browlift surgery.

Brow lift or forehead lift can be done open, through a bicoronal incision (if nicely done, the scar is imperceptible and numbness minimal--no head shave) or a hairline incision if you would like your anterior hairline lowered (more common in males, and also requires a precisely-done tricophytic closure). It can also be done endoscopically, which utilizes several smaller incisions near the front of the scalp for access to the brow area. Each approach has its pros and cons (and each has its proponents among doctors), but both methods give great results when performed by experienced, board-certified surgeons.

Go for it, and best wishes! (Why do we all keep mentioning board-certification?:)

Brow Ptosis is when your eyebrows are lower than your boney orbital rim.  This can be congenital - at a young age, or descent with age.  Improving your appearance is elective, and often life changing at any age.  I would generally wait until a person is over 21 for this operation.