What Exactly Is a Brow Lift? Director Shin Jong-in’s <Key Points>

What Exactly Is a Brow Lift?

Director Shin Jong-in’s <Key Points>

Hello.

This is Obje Plastic Surgery.

Many people have heard the name

brow lift,

but when asked what kind of surgery it is,

not many can explain it

in a single sentence.

You may have received a recommendation from someone,

or come across it by chance while searching,

but the explanations differ slightly from one article to another,

so the more you read,

the more confusing it can become.

That is why today,

we would like to explain

what lies behind the name

in the simplest terms possible.

From what kind of surgery it is

to whether it may be suitable for you,

we will go through everything step by step.

If you read along to the end,

you should have a clearer picture in mind.

Brow lift,

we will explain only the <Key Points>

in an easy-to-understand way.

First, let us clarify the terminology.

Medically,

the term brow lift from below the eyebrow

is a little more precise,

but today,

we will use the more familiar term,

brow lift.

A brow lift involves

making a thin incision

along the line just below the eyebrow,

then lifting and tidying

the loose skin of the upper eyelid.

As we age,

the skin of the upper eyelid

gradually loses elasticity.

Skin that has lost its firmness

slowly descends,

and when that lowered skin

begins to gently cover the eye,

it can make the eyes look heavy

or create a sleepy appearance.

You can think of the procedure

as tidying up that lowered skin

from below the eyebrow,

thereby lightly reducing

the weight that had been covering the eyes.

At this point,

it may sound similar to upper blepharoplasty,

which adjusts the double-eyelid crease,

but the two procedures

differ first of all

in where the skin is refined.

What is the difference from upper blepharoplasty?

It is in the ‘location.’

There are two main ways

to tidy up loose upper-eyelid skin.

One is upper blepharoplasty,

which involves making an incision directly

along the double-eyelid crease,

and the other is a brow lift from below the eyebrow,

which involves making the incision

below the eyebrow.

Although both procedures

may appear to involve trimming loose skin,

the resulting appearance can differ considerably

depending on where the incision is made.

The secret lies

in the thickness of the eyelid skin.

The skin closer to the eye

is extremely thin, like paper,

while the higher it goes,

the thicker and heavier it becomes.

Now, this is the key point.

If a generous amount of skin is refined

along the double-eyelid crease,

the thin section becomes shorter,

and the thicker skin moves directly down

to settle closer to the eye.

This can add a subtle heaviness

to the appearance of the eyes,

and may slightly change

the original character of the eyes.

In contrast, when the skin is refined

below the eyebrow,

the thin skin close to the eye

can be left as it is.

Because the smooth transition

from thin skin to thicker skin

remains intact,

the original appearance of the eyes can be preserved

while only the drooping area is lightly reduced.

That is why a brow lift

is often described as looking ‘natural.’

Would it be suitable for me?

‘If you have these eyes,’ it may be a good option.

A brow lift tends to be particularly suitable

for eyes with thick, heavy upper-eyelid skin.

This includes people with substantial volume

in the upper eyelid area

who are often told that their eyes

look heavy or constricted.

It can also be a suitable option

for those who want to leave the original appearance

of their eyes unchanged

while neatly refining only the drooping area,

as well as for those who do not want

their surgery to be obvious.

However, it is not equally suitable

for every eye shape.

If you naturally have thin skin,

many fine lines around the eyes,

or a noticeably sunken area above the eyes

and have previously been advised

to consider fat grafting or fillers,

a different approach may be needed.

The reason is as follows.

If the drooping skin is lifted

from below the eyebrow in such cases,

sunken contours that had been concealed

by the skin may become more prominent,

and fine lines in the thin skin

may also become more noticeable.

This may lead to an appearance

different from what you expected.

So, as a general guideline,

it may be helpful to remember it this way:

For those with thick skin

and heavy upper eyelids,

a brow lift from below the eyebrow

may be suitable.

For those with thin skin,

upper blepharoplasty,

which refines the double-eyelid crease,

may be more suitable.

If the area above the eyes is slightly sunken,

it may be more natural to consider

the sunken volume as well,

rather than simply lifting the drooping skin.

In this way, the choice between

working below the eyebrow

and working along the double-eyelid crease

depends on factors such as

the thickness of the skin,

the distance between the eyes and eyebrows,

the degree of hollowness above the eyes,

and the location where the skin

began to droop.

Ultimately, what matters is not

‘which procedure you receive,’

but rather

‘whether you choose the approach suited to your eyes.’

That is why people who come in

with the same concern

may receive different recommendations.

Today, we looked at

what a brow lift is,

how it differs from upper blepharoplasty,

and which eye shapes

it may suit, one point at a time.

If the unfamiliar name

made the procedure seem difficult,

we hope you now have

a somewhat clearer picture

in your mind.

Director Shin Jong-in of Obje Plastic Surgery

does not determine the approach

based on a single criterion,

even when the concern is drooping eyes.

For those with thick upper-eyelid skin

and heavy upper eyelids,

he considers an approach

that refines the area below the eyebrow.

For those with thin skin

or hollowness above the eyes,

he considers upper blepharoplasty,

which refines the double-eyelid crease.

The approach is determined

by considering these factors together,

including fine lines around the eyes

and the pattern of skin laxity.

If you are concerned

that your eyes look heavy or constricted,

rather than choosing a procedure first,

we recommend beginning with a consultation

to examine why your eyes look that way.

We hope that, after careful consideration,

you achieve a result

that you are truly satisfied with.

This has been Obje Plastic Surgery.

Thank you.

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We recommend having a thorough consultation with a medical professional beforehand before deciding to undergo the procedure.