Eyebrow lift surgery is a procedure that elevates low eyebrows to their ideal position. Low eyebrows can negatively affect a person’s expression, while ideally positioned, lifted eyebrows provide a bright, aesthetic, and youthful appearance to the face. This effect, especially achieved in cases of significant sagging through eyebrow lift surgery, alters the expression of the face. By selecting the appropriate method, the surgery is performed practically and comfortably, allowing the individual to achieve their ideal eyebrow appearance.
What Is Eyebrow Lift Surgery?
Eyebrows are significant features that greatly enhance facial expression. Low-positioned eyebrows can make the face appear tired and older, while lifted eyebrows create a fresh and dynamic look. Eyebrows can be low due to genetic factors or may sag over time due to aging and environmental influences.
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The proximity of the eyes and eyebrows negatively impacts a person’s aesthetic appearance. While non-surgical treatments may be sufficient for early-stage mild eyebrow sagging, a brow lift surgery is essential for advanced eyebrow drooping. Eyebrow lift surgery is a surgical procedure that elevates the eyebrows to their proper position and brings the distance between the eyes and eyebrows to an ideal level.
Who Is a Candidate for Eyebrow Lift Surgery?
Eyebrow lift surgery is performed on individuals with advanced drooping of the eyebrows and reduced distance between the eyes and eyebrows. As with other surgical procedures, candidates must be at least 18 years old, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and free from chronic illnesses. Before the procedure, the individual’s medical history is reviewed to determine if there are any contraindications for the surgery.
What Are the Methods for Eyebrow Lift Surgery?
Eyebrow lift surgery can be performed using different techniques based on factors such as the individual’s eyebrow structure, degree of deformation, and age:
How Is Eyebrow Lift Surgery Performed?
Eyebrow lift surgery is performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the technique used. The incision may be made above the eyebrow or within the scalp, depending on whether part or all of the eyebrow is being lifted. In the direct eyebrow lift method, excess skin is removed to elevate the eyebrow. In endoscopic and temporal lift techniques, special threads are used to lift the eyebrow upward. The procedure can be performed on one eyebrow or both, as needed. One of the goals of eyebrow lift surgery is to ensure symmetry between both eyebrows. The surgery typically lasts about 1 hour.
What Is the Recovery Process Like After Eyebrow Lift Surgery?
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After eyebrow lift surgery, there is no need for hospitalization; the individual can be discharged on the same day. It is normal to experience redness and swelling in the forehead area during the first few days. These effects will gradually decrease and resolve within a few days. Hair can be washed on the third day post-procedure. The average recovery period lasts about 1 week. During this time, it is important to avoid sleeping on your stomach, taking hot baths, and staying in the sun. Stitches are removed within a week, and the desired appearance in the eyebrow area is typically achieved within 4-6 weeks.
What Are the Effects of Eyebrow Lift Aesthetics?
The effects of eyebrow lift aesthetics include:
- The eyebrows are elevated, resulting in a youthful, dynamic, and positive facial expression.
- The distance between the eyebrows and eyes is increased, enhancing the quality of vision.
- Effects such as wrinkles and sagging between the eyebrows and eyes disappear, resulting in tight and smooth skin.
- Wrinkles on the forehead are reduced.
- The eyebrows achieve a curved, aesthetic, and ideal appearance.
Eyebrow Lift Aesthetics Prices
The prices for eyebrow lift aesthetics are determined by various factors, including the technique used, materials employed, the degree of deformation, and the doctor’s experience. For detailed information on whether eyebrow lifting is suitable for you and the costs of the surgery, you can visit our center.
Is Eyebrow Lift Surgery Permanent?
Eyebrow lift surgery is more functional and lasting compared to non-surgical procedures. On average, the effects of eyebrow lift surgery last for 8-10 years, and when the effects diminish, the procedure can be repeated.
Does Eyebrow Lift Surgery Change Facial Expression?
Eyebrows play a significant role in defining facial expression. A low eyebrow structure can create a tired, unhappy, and negative image, while lifted eyebrows present a cheerful, positive, and vibrant appearance. Before the surgery, the ideal position of the eyebrows is determined to be harmonious with the face. Symmetry, ideal positioning, and length of the eyebrows directly influence the facial expression.
Does Eyebrow Lift Surgery Affect Wrinkles at the Corners of the Eyes?
Wrinkles at the corners of the eyes can be addressed with treatments such as Botox or fillers. While eyebrow lift surgery may reduce the appearance of wrinkles at the eye corners, the primary goal is to lift the eyebrows, so the desired result may not always be achieved. For definitive solutions to eye area deformities, Botox, fillers, or other medical treatments can be used.
What Procedures Can Be Combined with Eyebrow Lift Surgery?
Eyebrow lift surgery can be performed alongside procedures such as forehead lifting and eyelid aesthetics. Additionally, medical treatments for the eye area can also be combined with eyebrow lift surgery. Performing these procedures in a single session enhances the effectiveness of the treatments and saves time.
What Are the Non-Surgical Methods for Eyebrow Lifting?
If the drooping in the eyebrow area is at an early to moderate level and the individual is younger, non-surgical treatments can provide a solution. The most commonly performed medical eyebrow lifting methods include:
- Botox: A practical procedure performed in 10 minutes using an injector. Botox increases the distance between the eyes and eyebrows, making the eyebrows appear lifted.
- Filler: Filler material is injected into the temporal area in 10 minutes, which slightly elevates the eyebrow tails.
- Ulthera: Focused ultrasound energy is applied to the upper part of the eyebrow to achieve lifting and tightening effects.
- Morpheus 8: Radiofrequency energy is delivered to the temporal area using microneedles to elevate the eyebrows.
- Thread Lift for Eyebrows: Medical threads are placed through a minimal incision in the scalp, pulling the eyebrow area upward. This method results in lifted eyebrows and tight, firm skin. Thread lifting is a minimally invasive technique performed under local anesthesia.
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Author : Op. Dr Leyla ARVAS
Dr Leyla Arvas is an internationally recognised specialist in aesthetic surgery based in Istanbul. Graduated in 1998 from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, she has developed her expertise by studying in Taiwan, Japan and Spain during her 20 years of experience.
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