“The area around your eyes gets noticeable very first, and the visible signs of aging can be seen with saggy and baggy skin building around your eyes, as an effect of the natural aging process, and either eyelid lift or brow lift can help you look more youthful and alert”
Aging is an inevitable, complex biological process that cannot be stopped; however, the signs of aging that affect skin health and appearance can be reversed to a certain extent with approved cosmetic procedures. The factors that influence the aging process, including genetics, environment, diet, and exercise, affect the rate and extent of aging changes. However, it is still necessary to follow some cosmetic rituals or procedures to look and feel comfortable in your skin.
Over time, every individual’s skin health changes, primarily due to the deterioration of collagen and elastin production, as time is not always kind to the skin. As birthdays add up, skin naturally and gradually loses some of its elastin and elasticity. The facial aging effect, with saggy and baggy skin forming around the eyes, often requires cosmetic intervention to improve the aesthetic appearance in this area.
According to Dr. Karishma Kagodu, a board-certified celebrity surgeon, each patient ages differently. Therefore, the aging effect may vary from patient to patient, necessitating a tailor-made solution to meet their aesthetic goals. However, to determine the most effective procedure for achieving your realistic goals, considering your physiological and anatomical status, as well as the severity of your problem, must be evaluated. Both eyelid lift and brow lift can target sagging skin around your eyes, but the approaches are very different, says Dr. Karishma, the head of Kaesthetics, Bangalore, India.
What is a Brow lift?
A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to rejuvenate the areas above your eyes. Repositioning the forehead and eyebrows to a more youthful position helps smooth out forehead wrinkles, reduce deep furrows between the brows, and address drooping eyebrows caused by aging, gravity, and loss of skin elasticity. The procedure involves incisions in the hairline. Segments of skin, tissue, and muscle can then be moved to smooth out forehead wrinkles, correct frown lines, or 11s between the eyebrows (glabellar lines), and elevate sagging eyebrows.
Benefits of Brow Lift Procedure:
- Lift drooping eyebrows, smooth horizontal forehead wrinkles, and reduce 11s visibility between eyebrows.
- The effect of a brow lift is primarily reserved for the area above your eyes, eyebrows, and forehead.
- It tightens the skin and relaxes the muscles that cause frown lines/ glabellar lines.
- It helps achieve a more refreshed, awake appearance by creating a more alert expression.
Note:A brow lift is often combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures to complement the results, such as facelifts, eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty), or laser resurfacing.
What is Eyelid lift| Blepharoplasty?
A blepharoplasty/ eyelid lift surgery is performed to address excess sagging skin, fat, and muscles around the eyelids, improving the appearance and, in some cases, the function of the eyelids. However, the eyelid lift helps improve eyes that look sad, tired, or unhappy. The best part of an eyelid lift is that it not only improves the aesthetic appearance of the eyelids but also corrects some functional issues, such as vision obstruction caused by excessively drooping upper eyelids.
There are two types of eyelid lift/ blepharoplasty, namely:
- Upper lid blepharoplasty: Excess skin and sometimes fat are eliminated from your upper eyelid. It can be performed under light sedation, and the procedure typically takes around half an hour in the hands of an expert.
- Lower lid blepharoplasty is ideal for addressing undereye hollowness and bags beneath the eyes. The procedure involves the removal or repositioning of fat through a small incision, and excess, saggy skin is also tightened.
Eyelid surgery can be the right decision if you have:
- Excess, saggy skin on the upper eyelid/ droopy upper eyelids
- Excess fat deposition or excess skin that causes a puffy look or baggy eyelids
- A vision problem, specifically obstructive peripheral vision, occurred due to droopy upper eyelids.
Which Surgery Do I Need? | Eyelid or Brow Lift?
The decision between eyelid lifts and brow lifts is based on the location of the excess skin, the extent of the problem, and the patient’s desired rejuvenation goals. If you have a problem with sagging skin, extra fat deposits, or struggle with vision obstruction due to droopy upper eyelids that are solely centered around your eyelids, an eyelid lift or blepharoplasty is the right option. Moreover, if your concern is centred around the areas above your eyes, eyebrows, and forehead, a forehead lift/ brow lift is suggested. A brow lift helps improve sagging eyebrows, hooded eyes, and forehead wrinkles, resulting in a rejuvenated upper face profile. It simultaneously enhances a tired or sad look, giving the appearance of being more alert and youthful.
A consultation is the best way to determine which procedure can suit you best. Reach out to our office, Dr. Karishma Aesthetics, Bangalore, by calling at +91 8951269006 or +91 7624809006, or use WhatsApp at +91 9108969006 to schedule a consultation today.
