The position of the eyebrows can descend with the aging process and gravity. This may create a more closed appearance for the eyes. Droopy eyebrows can also add to what may appear to be extra eyelid skin.

The goal of a browlift is to restore the eyebrow to a more youthful height and appearance. For women, the eyebrow shape is usually a gentle arch with a slightly elevated outer portion of the brow. For men, the eyebrow tends to be more in a straight line. Brow Lift surgery can help reinvigorate the tired and closed appearance to the eyes to a more rested and youthful look. Many patients who are concerned about the sagging of their eyebrows are good candidates for surgical correction.

There are a few approaches to elevate the eyebrows including endoscopic, lateral brow lift, and open or transcutaneous and a direct brow lift. Each surgical procedure has its advantages and disadvantages, and your surgeon will discuss which is his preference in each case. In most cases, the incision is usually well hidden in the hairline.

It is common for patients to present with both droopy eyebrows and heavy upper eyelids with extra skin. In many cases, the patient will benefit from both a brow lift procedure and upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to provide the greatest improvement. These procedures can be performed simultaneously.