Upper eyelid surgery or brow lift?
Upper lid fullness comes either from lid skin or from a lowered brow pushing forehead skin onto the lid. If only the lid is operated on when the brow is low, the brow can drop further, so both are measured separately.
A simple test
Gently lift your brow with a finger. If most of the lid fullness disappears, brow descent is an important factor. The decision is made at the examination.
Brow lift methods
- Direct brow lift: skin is removed just above the brow; preferred more often.
- Temporal lift: may leave a scar and may not lift as much as desired.
Both together?
Yes. The brow position is set first, and the lid skin to remove is calculated from it.
More detail: Brow lift · Upper eyelid surgery
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my brow has dropped?
If lifting your brow with a finger reduces the lid fullness, the brow has dropped. Constantly raising the forehead to see is another sign.
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This page is for general information only and does not replace a medical consultation. Anatomy and treatment plans differ from patient to patient.