Brow Lift Surgery Sydney

Eyelid surgery and brow lifts are often considered complementary to each other. To determine which may be appropriate for you, it is essential to identify the cause of the problems. In the case of a brow lift, drooping brows can cause a fold of loose skin to hang beyond the lid margin. Gravity’s effect on the forehead and eyebrows may actually be the cause of fullness in the upper eyelid, and this would be best treated by brow lift surgery rather than eyelid surgery.

The results of eyelid surgery are often longer lasting when done in conjunction with a brow lift. It is important to note that blepharoplasty may not wholly remove crows feet and other wrinkles around the eyes, meaning anti-wrinkle injections or injectable fillers might also be needed.

Quick facts Regarding Brow Lifts

• The correct position of the eyebrow is arched above the bony orbit
• The brow descends with age and can result in a stern or unhappy facial expression
• A brow lift now commonly uses the endoscopic approach

What is Brow Lift Surgery?

Deep furrows on the forehead, frown lines over the eyes, drooping eyebrows, and hood-like skin over the eyes are all conditions that can make you look older than you are – or feel. Whether age or heredity causes these conditions, a forehead lift or an eyebrow lift can give you a more youthful, animated and alert appearance.

A brow lift surgery, moves eyebrows back where they belong: at or above the brow bone. It may also smooth the furrows in the lower forehead as well as reduce the drooping skin above the eyes. As a result of the surgery, the eyes appear more open, more rested and youthful, more alert.

Drooping Eyebrows, What Can Be Done?

Drooping eyebrows are often one of the first signs of ageing. This condition is frequently overlooked because most people are unaware of the problem and the amount of improvement correction can provide. Drooping brows cause the upper lids to droop and move downward. In extreme cases, the eyelid skin can touch or overlap the eyelashes. People often comment that their eyes appear to be getting smaller or more deeply set. A drooping brow contributes to the tired look observed at the end of the day. For women, this condition frequently causes eye makeup to end up on the upper part of their eyelids soon after it is applied.

Forehead lift surgery (or brow lift) surgery may lessen the deeper "crow's feet" next to the outer corners of the eye but will not reduce other lines or folds around the eyes. The lift will not correct excess skin or pouching caused by fat deposits in the lids. In order to achieve the best result, combining a forehead lift or eyebrow lift surgery with other procedures such as eyelid surgery, a facelift, anti-wrinkle injections or muscle relaxing injections is recommended.

During your brow lift Sydney consultation, your eyes, brows, forehead and hairline will be analysed to determine the appropriate procedure for you. In forehead lift surgery, the incisions are placed behind the hairline of the scalp or at the hairline where the forehead and scalp meet. Placement depends upon the height of the patient's hairline. In order to achieve a natural result, it is critical to avoid appreciable altering of the hair pattern. Great care is taken to place incisions within the hair, hairline, or naturally-occurring fold of skin to make the resulting scars as inconspicuous as possible.

We invite you to call us at the clinic and make an appointment to see if brow lift surgery or another facial rejuvenation procedure will provide you with the results you are looking for.

How Much is Too Much?

Often patients seeking eyelid surgery or a brow lift express fears of an over-operated appearance. If too much skin and fat is removed from the upper and lower eyelids, the patient may end up looking emaciated in that area of the face. The preferable look is a high lateral arch; however, the brow being lifted too much can cause a startled appearance.

Dr. Hodgkinson prefers to refer to photographs of the patient in his or her early 30s to ascertain the exact height of the brow lift,  leading to the most natural look.

Will a Brow Lift Help You?

Before deciding on the brow lift procedure, our team will run a pre-operative examination and consultation, during which we will review your medical and surgical history. You will also undergo a physical exam after which we will discuss your current situation, the issues you face and your goals. All of this will help to determine if a brow lift will give you the results you desire.

If the brow lift does not appear to be a suitable procedure for your needs, an alternate recommendation will be offered if applicable. Our medical staff work closely with you to understand your goals and ensure that realistic outcomes can be achieved. Our primary goal is that you are comfortable with undergoing any procedure, and to ensure this, we will have you fully informed by answering all of your questions and providing a complete understanding of what will be involved. Dr. Darryl Hodgkinson and the team put their patient’s care and well-being at the forefront of every service provided.

The primary benefits of the brow lift procedure

When it comes to anti-aging procedures, many people forget about or look beyond the simple brow lift. This simple procedure however, offers many aesthetic benefits that will refresh a tired face. Facial creases often cause an older appearance, and the ability of the brow lift to erase these can be quite effective.

Many patients feel as though they have a tired, or even angry appearance due to excessive lines between the eyebrows, or creases on the forehead. Acquaintances ask “what’s bothering you”? The sagging brow line can also make people seem less approachable despite the fact you are likely quite calm and happy! A brow lift will smooth away these lines along with the signs of aging on the upper face giving you a much friendlier appearance.

In some more extreme cases, people can experience a negative effect on their visibility due to a sagging brow. A brow lift can open up the eye area, which not only gives a more youthful appearance but has you feeling like your range of sight has slightly improved. As the surgery is tailorable to the unique needs of each person, you can achieve natural results that specifically suit and enhance your look. Most patients only require an endoscopic lift to accomplish this, whereas very few undergo a full lift. Either way, Dr. Hodgkinson and the team will ensure that your cosmetic surgery procedure is designed just for you and your specific aesthetic goals, giving you the most natural and cohesive result based on your facial structure.

Finally, a brow lift will offer a much longer-lasting result than injectable treatments like Botox. While these treatments, including dermal fillers, are a great way to reduce forehead creases or raise the brow line, their scope is limited, and they require repeated sessions to maintain their results. The brow lift procedure, while more invasive, will ensure you maintain your new look for a more significant period of time. It virtually never needs to be repeated.