The eyebrow lift and eyelid surgery are two popular cosmetic surgeries that people often get confused. Although both procedures improve the appearance of the upper face, they are quite different. Understanding the differences between an eyebrow lift and eyelid surgery is crucial to deciding which procedure is right for you. Here, we’ll look at these two surgeries, their benefits, and how they work.
What Is an Eyebrow Lift?
An eyebrow lift, also known as a forehead lift, is a cosmetic surgery designed to improve the appearance of the eyebrows and forehead. The procedure involves the removal of excess skin and tightening of the underlying muscles and tissues to create a smoother, more youthful upper facial appearance.
There are two main types of eyebrow lift procedures: traditional or open brow lift and endoscopic.
- Traditional Brow Lift - The traditional brow lift involves a long incision across the forehead from ear to ear. Dr. Rousso or Dr. Adams will then lifts the skin and underlying tissue, removes any excess, and tightens the remaining tissue before suturing the incision closed.
- Endoscopic Brow Lift - The endoscopic brow lift involves several smaller incisions along the scalp. Dr. Rousso or Dr. Adams uses a tiny camera to guide the instruments and lift the tissue without requiring a larger incision.
Benefits of an eyebrow lift include:
- More youthful-looking eyebrows and forehead
- Correction of drooping or uneven eyebrows
- Reduction of forehead wrinkles
What Is Eyelid Surgery?
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves removing excess skin, fat, and muscle from the upper and/or lower eyelids. The procedure aims to improve the appearance of the eyes by making them look more youthful, refreshed, and alert.
There are several reasons why someone may choose to undergo eyelid surgery. Some people may have excess upper eyelid skin impairing their vision, while others may have bags or puffiness under their eyes, making them constantly tired.
During eyelid surgery, Dr. Rousso or Dr. Adams will make incisions in the eyelids' natural creases to minimize scarring. He will then remove excess skin, fat, and muscle before closing the incisions with sutures.
Benefits of eyelid surgery include:
- More youthful-looking eyes and eyelids
- It makes you appear less tired
- Corrects impaired vision
- Removes excess eyelid skin and tissue
Which Surgery Is Right for Me?
When deciding between an eyebrow lift and eyelid surgery, it's important to consider your individual needs and goals. Both procedures can help rejuvenate the appearance of the eyes, but they target different areas and have different benefits.
If you’re primarily interested in raising one or both eyebrows and achieving a more youthful forehead area, an eyebrow lift is probably the best choice. However, if you’d like to improve the appearance of your upper or lower eyelids, eyelid surgery will likely make the most sense. In some cases, a combination of both procedures may be recommended to achieve the desired results.
Choose Rousso & Adams for Your Eyebrow Lift or Eyelid Surgery
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Rousso or Dr. Adams today if you want to undergo one or both of these procedures. He will discuss both surgeries with you and help you determine which procedure is the best choice for your needs.