It’s hard to feel our best when we don’t look our best. Unfortunately for some of us, sagging, puffy, and wrinkled eyes can cause us to look tired and worn out. While it is unfortunate we can’t turn back the hands of time there are still a few options you can select from to help. These procedures can be performed separately or together for maximum results.
The most common of these two procedures is blepharoplasty, a process of removing excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelid. The other is the brow lift, which is exactly what it sounds like, a lifting of the brow. While a brow lift will have the added benefit of raising the eyebrows to a more youthful and perky position and may help pull up sagging top-lids, the blepharoplasty process does more to eliminate wrinkling and sagging around the eyes to restore a youthful and well rested appearance. If you are an individual who desires to achieve both results for a more significant effect, it is possible for your doctor to perform both surgeries in the same operation to eliminate the hassle of returning for another surgery and minimizing recovery time.
During a blepharoplasty, the eyes themselves are cleaned up from top to bottom. All of the excess fat and skin is removed and the remaining skin is tightened. On the other hand, a brow lift raises the skin on the forehead. People who only have sagging or wrinkled upper eyelids or who would like the wrinkles in the middle of their forehead or between their eyes to be removed should probably opt for the brow lift. People who take more issue with puffiness, sagging, and wrinkling around the eyes will benefit more from a blepharoplasty.
If you decide to have only one procedure done rather than both, a board-certified cosmetic surgeon will be able to help you decide which procedure is right for you, but keep in mind that blepharoplasty will perk up your eyes more thoroughly than a brow lift.
