Brow lift
Express yourself
Your brows are involved in every major facial expression, both consciously and unconsciously. They usually follow the movements of your forehead muscles to express different emotions, such as excitement, surprise, happiness, sadness or anger. With ageing, the brows tend to sag down. This can happen over the full length of the brow or only the outer part (the tail). Droopy eyebrows can make you look tired, angry or worrisome, even though you do not experience any of those moods. But simply the shape and position of your eyebrows can totally change your facial appearance. For the better or the worse. With a brow lift, I aim to restore a youthful, natural brow and remove the tired look, once and for all.
The essentials
A brow lift is a procedure to lift up a the brow and place it in a more natural, higher, and younger position.
It is an ideal procedure if you suffer from a tired or angry look due to sagged down or heavy brows.
A brow lift is often combined with other surgeries in the face for a complete fresh look
When combined with an eyelid correction, the same incision can be used for a brow lift. Another elegant alternative is an incision in the hairline.
After a brow lift, you can enjoy a fresher and youthful expression with improved vision and less weight on your eyes.
A brow lift can be done under local anaesthesia.
Limited downtime and easy wound care.
What is a brow lift ?
With ageing, the brow tends to sag down over (and sometimes below) the orbital rim (the bony ridge of your eye socket). This is due to several anatomical changes, including loss of volume and support of the brow, as well as distention and weakness of the supporting structures and ligaments. Either your complete brow sits lower than it used to be or the outer part (tail of the brow) is much lower than in your younger years. To restore a youthful brow and improve your overall facial expression, we can treat this in several ways. The main goal is to re-anker the brow in a correct position, while enforcing the supporting structures underneath and (if necessary) remove any redundant skin. Depending on the clinical investigation, I will offer you one or more surgical options. Surgical access can be gained through different ways: an incision in the hairline, an incision right on the edge of the brow (only in men) or through the same incision as an upper eyelid correction. The best choice will depend on the clinical investigation and the result you wish to achieve. During the consultation, I will explain to you each technique in more detail, with pictures and photographs, as well as which scars to expect and the post-operative care that will be needed. You can expect a down time of 1 week, with minimal dressings.
Brow lift through eyelid incision
Brow lift through hairline incision
Brow lift through direct incision
What are the benefits of a brow lift ?
Often combined with a blepharoplasty, a brow lift has a very high satisfaction rate among patients. Not only will it help to get rid of the tired or angry look you are showing, but a droopy brow can also disturb your vision in certain cases. The main benefits of a brow lift are:
You regain a fresh, youthful expression
You reverse the angry, tired and worrisome look
Restoration of a youthful brow in a higher, more natural position
Improved vision by lifting the brow and relieving pressure off of the upper eyelids
Improved field of vision by being able to open the eyes without restrictions
Barely visible scars
Easily combined with an eyelid correction
Minimal downtime
Light, easy dressings
Very natural look
Are you a good candidate for a brow lift ?
Almost anyone with some degree of droopy or heavy eyebrows can really benefit from a brow lift. In my point of view, there is a clear indication for a brow lift if you have one or more of the following complaints:
A tired, angry or worrisome look when you look at yourself in the mirror
Obstructed vision due to heaviness of the brow
Your brow hangs over or even under your orbital rim
The feeling of heavy eyelids, especially in the evening
You are planned for a blepharoplasty or facelift, and want to rejuvenate the brows as well
If you recognise some of these signs and concerns, I recommend you to plan a consultation in order to see how we can improve your facial expression and bring a positive impact to your life.
