Drooping Eyelids and Sagging Upper Eyelids

A Subbrow Lift Is Recommended for “People Like This”!

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This is Objet Plastic Surgery.

When the eyelids become heavy and droop downward, the eyes gradually begin to look closed-off and strained.

Every time you look in the mirror, you may notice an impression that looks different from before.

Because of drooping eyelids, you may be told that you look tired,

and sagging upper eyelids may make you feel self-conscious when people say you look older than your actual age.

Even while researching double-eyelid surgery, hearing that “the problem may not be the eyelids themselves, but the eyebrow area” can make it even more confusing to determine which procedure is right for you.

That is likely why you became interested in a subbrow lift.

However, it is not easy to determine whether this procedure is truly suitable for your condition or in which cases it is effective.

Today, we will explain all at once who is suited for a subbrow lift, how it improves the appearance, and in which situations it may not be suitable.

Reading to the end may help you determine the direction that best suits your condition.

A Subbrow Lift—Recommended for “People Like This”!

A subbrow lift improves drooping eyelids while making minimal changes to the natural shape of your eyes.

It may be suitable for people who are concerned about sagging upper eyelids but do not want to create a new double-eyelid crease,

people whose eyes look smaller or whose expression looks closed-off because of excess skin,

and people who feel that their eyelids have become heavy with age, even seeming to obstruct their vision.

In these cases, a subbrow lift may be an appropriate choice.

Double-eyelid surgery creates a crease directly on the eyelid,

whereas a subbrow lift removes excess skin located directly beneath the eyebrow, so the approach itself is different.

As a result, the original shape of the eyes can be maintained naturally after surgery.

Because it does not look overly noticeable and causes little change to the overall impression, it is also a popular procedure among people who want a “natural improvement.”

A subbrow lift is also suitable for people who are happy with their original eye shape and only want to remove sagging skin.

Unlike double-eyelid surgery, it does not change the shape of the eyes themselves. Instead, it removes only the areas that have become heavy.

Therefore, it is well suited to people who want to preserve their existing appearance while relieving only the closed-off feeling.

Why Remove Skin Specifically “Below” the Eyebrows?

The thickness of the eyelid skin varies depending on its location.

The area closer to the eyelashes is very thin, and the skin gradually becomes thicker as it extends toward the eyebrows.

To improve drooping eyelids, excess skin must be removed.

The area from which the skin is removed has a significant effect on the result.

A subbrow lift removes the thicker skin located directly beneath the eyebrows.

This allows the thin eyelid skin to be preserved as it is.

Reducing the thick, stretched skin that remains above the eyes makes the eyelids feel lighter and allows the eyes to open more clearly.

An important point is that after the thick skin is removed, the remaining thin skin naturally moves upward.

Because the thin skin remains in place, the eyelids retain a natural texture after surgery.

The incision is also made along the line directly beneath the eyebrows, so after recovery it is concealed by the eyebrows and is not easily noticeable.

Compared with upper blepharoplasty, there is generally less swelling and recovery is relatively quick, which also means less burden when returning to daily activities.

By now, it may be clearer why the skin is removed specifically “below” the eyebrows.

However, a subbrow lift is not suitable in every case.

Do Not Get a Subbrow Lift If “This Applies to You”!

A subbrow lift is a procedure that removes sagging skin.

If another cause is present in addition to sagging skin, the expected result may not be achieved.

First, this includes cases accompanied by ptosis.

Ptosis is a condition in which the eyelids do not rise sufficiently because the muscles that open the eyes have weakened.

Its cause is different from sagging skin.

Because the problem lies in the function of the muscles themselves, removing skin with a subbrow lift does not change the strength used to open the eyes.

In such cases, ptosis correction may be more appropriate.

Next, this includes cases in which the area above the eyes is sunken along with sagging upper eyelids.

If the skin beneath the eyebrows is removed when the area above the eyes is already sunken, the thin skin may move upward,

which can make the sunken area appear more prominent.

If the skin is very thin, there is also a possibility of fine wrinkles developing or the result appearing unnatural, so an assessment before surgery is necessary.

Caution is also needed for people who naturally have a short distance between their eyes and eyebrows.

Removing skin beneath the eyebrows makes the distance between the eyes and eyebrows narrower.

If the distance is already short, the result may create a closed-off or awkward appearance.

Finally, this includes cases in which the eyebrows themselves have also descended, in addition to the drooping eyelids.

If only a subbrow lift is performed when the eyebrows have also sagged, the eyebrows may appear even lower.

In such cases, a procedure that also raises the position of the eyebrows, such as a forehead lift or brow lift, may be more appropriate.

Ultimately, the cause of drooping eyelids differs from person to person, and even when symptoms appear similar, the appropriate surgical method may vary.

Therefore, rather than deciding on a surgical method first, accurately understanding your current condition is the most important first step.

Today, we looked at who is suited for a subbrow lift, how it improves the appearance,

and who may not be a suitable candidate.

If you are still considering your options, you are doing the right thing.

Because the eyes are an area that influences the overall impression of the face, taking the time to research carefully is itself the starting point for achieving a good result.

Dr. Hyun-jo Kim of Objet Plastic Surgery assesses whether a subbrow lift is appropriate by analyzing the eyebrow position, eyelid skin thickness, and the distance between the eyes and eyebrows together.

Rather than looking only at sagging skin, he also checks whether the area above the eyes is sunken, whether ptosis is present,

and whether the eyebrow positions are balanced on both sides.

If a subbrow lift is deemed appropriate, the extent and direction of the excision beneath the eyebrows are planned so that the natural contour of the eyes is maintained.

If it is deemed unsuitable, other options appropriate to the condition, such as ptosis correction or a forehead lift, will be recommended.

If your eyelids have begun to feel heavy, we recommend starting with a consultation that checks your current eyebrow position and eyelid condition, as well as whether there is any hollowing.

This has been Objet Plastic Surgery.

Thank you.

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• The effects of the procedure may vary from person to person, and side effects may occur.

We recommend deciding on the procedure only after having a thorough consultation with a medical professional in advance.