Eyelid Surgery, Brow Lift or Injections?

When people begin exploring potential treatment options for signs of facial ageing, most will be familiar with facelift surgery. Facial rejuvenation treatments span a wide variety of different procedures with differing levels of invasiveness depending on the extent of anti-ageing correction required. Treatments can now be precisely customised to the unique anatomy and bone structure of a person’s face to target specific areas of concern with either subtle enhancements or dramatic changes.

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Cosmetic treatments focused on the upper part of the face can be used either singly or in combination, depending on the patient’s needs and desires. We recommend having an in-person consultation with a specialist plastic surgeon for a detailed clinical assessment. The most appropriate treatment or combination of treatments will be recommended to help you achieve your treatment goals.

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We always recommend doing plenty of research about procedures you may be interested in. This will allow you to formulate a list of questions to ask at your consultation. When researching treatments to rejuvenate the upper part of the face, the options include blepharoplasty, brow lift surgery, or a non-surgical brow lift with anti-wrinkle injections.

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How does the brow area change with the ageing process?

The body’s stores of collagen and elastin gradually deplete with the continued passage of time. Collagen and elastin are essential building blocks of healthy and firm skin. The formation of lines and wrinkles increases as collagen and elastin production decreases. The effect of this is most striking in the face, where skin laxity begins to develop and is associated with a drooping in soft tissues, including the brow region, where ageing can lead to the formation of unsightly-looking skin folds. Changes in the shape of the eyebrow also occur with a drop in the height of the outer third of the eyebrow, one of the most characteristic features of facial ageing. 

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The most effective means of correcting these age-related changes affecting the brow is a surgical brow lift. Brow lift surgery involves repositioning the skin and underlying soft tissues to a higher position, which improves the appearance of the brow. 

With continued ageing, loose skin can develop under the eye itself. In addition to developing laxity in the eyelids, the descent of the lower eyebrow amplifies the development of skin laxity. To correct this, a surgical brow lift combined with an upper eyelid blepharoplasty will be necessary.

Browlift surgery is known for being a highly effective facial rejuvenation procedure with excellent levels of patient satisfaction. However, the natural ageing process will continue, and you may require a further touchup procedure in the future or undergo a series of non-surgical brow lift treatments with anti-wrinkle injections to help maintain the results of your brow rejuvenation procedure over time. 

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What is a brow lift?

Brow lift surgery, also known as a forehead lift, is a surgical procedure designed to tighten skin and soft tissue in the upper part of the face and forehead to create a lifted brow and smoothen out forehead lines and wrinkles. The choice of technique chosen depends on the extent of surgical correction and includes the lateral brow lift and endoscopic brow lift. Patients can achieve a refreshed and youthful appearance with a smoother-looking forehead.

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A forehead lift could be the ideal solution if you are more concerned about sagging skin and prominent forehead lines. The procedure is particularly effective for patients who have a naturally low brow, which may cause them to have a permanently angry appearance. Patients who have eyebrows at a higher level may not be ideal patience, as brow surgery could lead to unnatural-looking results and may cause a patient to have a permanently startled look. A consultation is an ideal foundation to establish the most appropriate treatment after your doctor has performed a thorough physical examination.

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When performed by an experienced surgeon, a surgical brow lift can produce significant results and yet be natural-looking. Unlike nonsurgical treatments, the results of the surgery can last many years, although your face will continue to be subject to the natural ageing process over time. However, brow lift surgery will correct the position of your brow so that patients can look younger for much longer.

Eyelid Lift vs Brow Lift

Eyelid surgery, also known as an eyelid lift or blepharoplasty, is suitable for tightening skin located below the eyebrow. An eyebrow lift is more suitable for treating the area above the eyebrow. Blepharoplasty surgery can treat both the upper and lower eyelids and help to get rid of droopy eyelids or sagging eyelids and eliminate puffy under eye bags. Blepharoplasty is highly effective for producing a refreshed and vibrant look.

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Most patients considering eyelid surgery are usually aged 40 and over and would like to address signs of facial ageing caused by the natural ageing process. Some patients may be significantly younger and are more interested in correcting drooping eyelids impairing vision or baggy eyelids, which may have a genetic link. Eyelid surgery can produce significant anti-ageing effects by removing excess skin and fat with the tightening of the underlying muscles. This helps create firmer and tighter eyelids, eliminating a tired or fatigued look. For patients looking for comprehensive upper facial rejuvenation, a blepharoplasty can be combined with a brow lift in the same procedure for synergistic effects, which neither procedure can achieve on its own.

Non-surgical Brow Lift

Muscle relaxants are commonly used to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles in the upper third of the face. Neuromodulators are carefully injected using microneedles into targeted areas of the brow muscle to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles whilst simultaneously acting to weaken the muscles which cause the brow to descend.     

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The injections are straightforward and safe when performed by an experienced injector. Wrinkle-relaxing injections are also used in the periocular area and for the crow’s feet. The treatment takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, and there is no period of downtime required afterwards. This means you can commence your normal daily living activities after leaving the clinic. The effects of wrinkle-relaxing injections do not last forever, and you will require further top-up treatment every 3 to 4 months to maintain the results.

In addition to neurotoxins, dermal fillers can address deeper lines and enhance volume if required. Dermal filler treatment is equally quick to perform and perfectly complements anti-wrinkle injection treatment. The net result is youthful-looking facial skin leading one to look often many years younger than they actually are. 

AccuTite is a minimally invasive radiofrequency treatment that delivers focused RF energy beneath the skin to induce the fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin. This leads to an increase in dermal thickness and a subtle brow-lifting effect. This leads to an improvement in skin quality and tightness. With the improvement in skin tightness, there is a secondary beneficial effect of lifting the brow as part of the wound healing response, and this effect continues to improve over 3 to 6 months after AccuTite treatment.

For patients interested in having a non-surgical browlift with wrinkle-relaxing injections or AccuTite, we advise you to contact one of our experienced patient care coordinators to arrange a complimentary consultation with an expert practitioner to determine if this procedure is appropriate for you. 

Why choose Centre for Surgery?

Centre for Surgery is the leading cosmetic surgery clinic in London and is renowned for expertise in the full range of facial rejuvenation treatments, from non-invasive wrinkle relaxing injections to blepharoplasty and brow lift surgery. If you are unsure about the most appropriate treatment option for you, book to see us today for a detailed face-to-face consultation with an expert consultant plastic surgeon. Call us at 020 7993 4849 or complete the contact form below, and one of our friendly and knowledgeable patient coordinators will be in contact with you to arrange a consultation.

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