There is a common selection of cosmetic procedures that were specifically designed to address the upper areas of your face. The eyes and forehead tend to develop sagging and wrinkles over the years and can contribute to an appearance that is tired, aged, and sad. Facial rejuvenation can go a long way towards improving the appearance of these spaces and restoring a smooth and youthful experience to the area. One of the most frequently requested procedures performed on the upper portions of the face is a brow lift. It is often done jointly with upper and lower eyelid treatments known as blepharoplasty.

What Is A Brow Lift And Why Are Women Opting In?

This procedure comes with a variety of benefits for the patient, including a beautified forehead and brow that is free from wrinkles and has a youthful appearance. This cosmetic treatment is appropriate for men and women alike and also has the ability to improve hooding of the upper eyelid that was caused by a drooping forehead. When combined with blepharoplasty, the entire upper area of the face can be restored, taking years off your appearance.

Candidates for brow lift often experience:

• Eyebrows that are flat or have tails lower than the central brow
• Eyelid hooding that is the result of sagging brows
• Severe wrinkling of the brow and forehead

Blepharoplasty may be appropriate if:

• Upper and/or lower eyelids that have sagging and excess skin
• Vision that’s impacted by upper eyelids that are sagging
• Bags beneath the eyes caused by excess fat, a common symptom of aging

These procedures, when combined, can provide a refreshed appearance that will have you looking years younger. While they can be performed separately, it’s very common for them to be done together to address the full range of concerns. If you’ve got sagging brows, wrinkles on your forehead, eyelids, and brows that sag, are puffy, or bulge, then a combined treatment may be right for you.

How Are Brow Lifts Done? Do They Require Surgery?

While surgery is required for a blepharoplasty, a brow lift can sometimes be performed using non-surgical methods. In instances where it is appropriate, brow lifts can be done using BOTOX Cosmetic, which is used to ease the muscles that cause the brow to be pulled down. This often leads to a pleasant uplifting of the brow. When this procedure has been proven to be ineffective, your next step is a brow lift surgery.

A surgical brow lift will start with the application of anesthesia and involve a couple of incisions to access the underlying structures. Once the necessary adjustments are made (often through an incision in the brow line), the incisions will be closed, and you’ll be prepared to recover. If you desire to know more about brow lifts and blepharoplasty, contact your cosmetic surgery specialist to get more information. These experts can examine your facial features to determine which steps would be appropriate for you. They will then discuss the proper procedures, what would be involved, and how you should prepare. Why not call your specialist today to see what they can do for you?