I'm a 50 yr old woman, and I will be getting the bags and extra skin from my lower eyelids removed in the very near future. I am also considering removing the extra skin on my upper eyelids. I've done some research, and from what I understand, if your hooding is caused by eyebrows dropping, that they could drop more by removing the excess skin. Is that true? I can't afford browlift AND eyelid surgery. I can do eyelids only. Your thoughts, kind Doctors?
July 14, 2016
Answer: Brow lift versus eyelid surgery Hello Texasbelle,Your eyebrows do appear to be on the lower side. This is contributing to the heaviness above your eyes. Looking at your lower eyelids there is also likely a component of extra skin in your upper eyelids, in addition to the low eyebrows. The best option really depends on what your in person exam looks like since you cannot do both procedures. The brow lift will certainly improve the brow position and help remove some of the fullness of your upper eyes. If there is also a component of excess skin then that could be done as well without pulling the brows down further. If there is no excess skin (which I doubt) and you did an eyelid surgery then it would simply pull the brow down further (I don't think this would be your case). I'd recommend you consult with a facial plastic surgeon for an in person evaluation. This way you can be evaluated and be provided with a good idea of what each procedure would be able to accomplish alone. This way you can help decide which you would prefer to have done.I hope this helps and good luck.
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July 14, 2016
Answer: Brow lift versus eyelid surgery Hello Texasbelle,Your eyebrows do appear to be on the lower side. This is contributing to the heaviness above your eyes. Looking at your lower eyelids there is also likely a component of extra skin in your upper eyelids, in addition to the low eyebrows. The best option really depends on what your in person exam looks like since you cannot do both procedures. The brow lift will certainly improve the brow position and help remove some of the fullness of your upper eyes. If there is also a component of excess skin then that could be done as well without pulling the brows down further. If there is no excess skin (which I doubt) and you did an eyelid surgery then it would simply pull the brow down further (I don't think this would be your case). I'd recommend you consult with a facial plastic surgeon for an in person evaluation. This way you can be evaluated and be provided with a good idea of what each procedure would be able to accomplish alone. This way you can help decide which you would prefer to have done.I hope this helps and good luck.
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July 14, 2016
Answer: Brow Lift vs. upper Lid Skib Removal congratulations!!! You are absolutely right. You demonstrate significant sagging of the brows which largely accentuate any upper lid skin. This results in the frontalis muscle of the forehead contracting forcefully creating deep transverse creases across the forehead. The right answer is to do a Brow Lift alone or with removal of the excess upper kid skin remaining after the brows are repositioned in their rightful place. If you only remove some upper lid skin, the forehead muscles will relax further and recreate the tired hooded eye look you are trying to correct. Dr. Peter A. AldeaMemphis, TN
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July 14, 2016
Answer: Brow Lift vs. upper Lid Skib Removal congratulations!!! You are absolutely right. You demonstrate significant sagging of the brows which largely accentuate any upper lid skin. This results in the frontalis muscle of the forehead contracting forcefully creating deep transverse creases across the forehead. The right answer is to do a Brow Lift alone or with removal of the excess upper kid skin remaining after the brows are repositioned in their rightful place. If you only remove some upper lid skin, the forehead muscles will relax further and recreate the tired hooded eye look you are trying to correct. Dr. Peter A. AldeaMemphis, TN
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