Unhappy about tired-looking eyes and drooping eyebrows? These are common frustrations for many people over time because the upper face often reveals the earliest signs of aging. Although each of these concerns can be treated individually, you might wonder whether you can save time by refreshing both in one surgery.
At his practice in Torrance, CA, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Bray, Jr. often combines brow lift and eyelid surgery in an effort to provide natural, balanced results with one recovery.
Here’s what to know about combining the two surgeries and whether it could work for you.
Brow Lift and Eyelid Surgery: The Differences
Although both procedures involve the upper part of the face, they treat different concerns. In upper eyelid surgery, Dr. Bray, Jr. removes excess skin and in some cases prominent fat that may be contributing to an aged appearance. Dr. Bray, Jr. performs a wide range of techniques for highly customized results tailored to individual eye anatomy.
A brow lift may elevate the eyebrows to a more youthful position and with some techniques a brow lift may smooth forehead wrinkles. Dr. Bray, Jr. performs several types of brow lifts, from lateral brow lifts to full brow lifts. As with eyelid surgery, he discusses your goals with you and recommends the specific technique best for you.
Why Combine Brow Lift and Eyelid Surgery?
Although upper eyelid surgery may offer excellent results for sagging upper eyelid skin it doesn’t change the forehead or elevate the brow.
A brow lift may provide smoothing of the forehead and lifting of the brow, but may not address excess skin of the upper eyelids. Therefore, some patients may be a candidate for combining the procedures.
Dr. Bray, Jr. will evaluate both the brow and the upper eyelid to determine what changes have occurred with aging. He may refer to pictures from the patient’s early twenties to demonstrate the changes that have occurred. If both the brow and upper eyelid reveal significant aging changes then the patient may be a candidate for combining the procedures.
Combining the surgeries may provide a comprehensive refreshed look of the upper face. In addition, combining surgeries may allow for one recovery rather than two recoveries required for staging the procedures. That being said, some patients may do better with staged procedures. Dr. Bray will review the advantages and disadvantages of combining, staging, or only undergoing treatment of one area at the time of consultation. Ultimately, the procedure will be customized to the patient’s anatomy and desires.
Brow Lift and Eyelid Surgery in Torrance, CA
If you’re considering rejuvenating your upper face, combining a brow lift with eyelid surgery may provide the balanced, refreshed appearance you’re seeking. Dr. David Bray, Jr. sees patients in his Torrance, CA, office and we welcome patients from nearby Beach Cities like Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach. Call 310-326-9400 to schedule your consultation.
