Are You a Good Candidate for Eyelid Surgery Combined With a Brow Lift?

The eyes often show the earliest signs of aging, and for many people, the changes happen in more than one area at the same time. Sagging eyelids can make you look tired, while drooping brows can make your expression look heavy or even stern. 

Dr. Ronald H. Schuster is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Baltimore. During your consultation, he can explain whether eyelid surgery, a brow lift, or combining the two will meet your needs.

Why Combine Eyelid Surgery and a Brow Lift?

Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, removes excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. It’s meant to correct droopiness, reduce puffiness, and sometimes even improve your peripheral vision if the skin is blocking your sight. 

A brow lift, on the other hand, raises the position of your brows to smooth forehead lines and reduce the heavy fold of skin that can weigh down your upper eyes.

When these two issues happen together, treating one without the other may not give you the balanced results you want. A simple way to understand the difference is that browlift surgery opens up the eye area while blepharoplasty gets rid of the clutter.

Combining eyelid surgery and a brow lift allows both the eyelids and brows to be corrected at the same time. Another benefit is convenience. Recovering from both procedures together can sometimes mean less downtime than staging them separately. A browlift can frequestly be performed with minimally invasive techniques, such as in an endoscopic browlift, when combining it with eyelid surgery.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a good candidate if you notice sagging eyelids, low-set brows, or feel that you look older than you feel. 

A simple way to check is to lift your brow gently in the mirror. If it improves eyelid heaviness, a combined approach might be right for you. 

Most ideal candidates are in good health, do not smoke, and have realistic expectations about surgery. While many people consider these procedures in their 40s to 60s, candidacy depends more on your facial anatomy than your age.

Considering Eyelid Surgery and a Brow Lift in Baltimore?

Dr. Schuster has decades of experience performing facial rejuvenation surgeries and will help you choose the approach that best fits your features. 

To learn whether a combined eyelid surgery and brow lift is right for you, call 410-902-9800 to book your consultation in Baltimore.