[Jaejune Plastic Surgery & Dermatology] The Secret to a Cleaner Eye Area Without Looking Obvious. #BrowboneLift

In the past, browbone lifts were often seen as a type of middle-aged cosmetic surgery mainly performed on people in their 40s to 60s and older.

That was largely because the procedure aimed to improve sagging eyelids and loose skin to widen the field of vision and reduce a tired-looking appearance.

However, in recent years, the age group seeking browbone lifts has been getting younger.

Consultations and surgical demand among people in their 20s and 30s are on the rise.

Why is demand for browbone lifts increasing regardless of age?

Director Park Hyung-jun of Jaejune Plastic Surgery explains!

Upper blepharoplasty, browbone lift

These two procedures may look similar, but the approach is different.

✅ Upper blepharoplasty

Directly removes skin from the upper eyelid

A method that removes the sagging eyelid itself

Suitable when drooping upper eyelid skin is the main issue

▶ A surgery that addresses the "eyelid"

✅ Browbone lift

Incision is made along the line under the eyebrow

Improves the eyebrow position and the entire upper eye area together

Effective when eyelid skin laxity is connected to eyebrow sagging

▶ Improves the "upper eye area" without touching the eyelid

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The eyelids may look like a single unit, but in reality they can be divided into three zones according to function and structure.

If zone 1 (brow sagging) is the problem and only upper blepharoplasty is performed → the skin may droop over again

If zone 2 (excess skin) is the problem and only a brow lift is performed → improvement may be insufficient

A browbone lift is not simply a surgery that pulls on the skin.

It is easier to think of it as a procedure that balances the entire upper eye area, centered on zone 1 (the brow structure).

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A browbone lift can be very effective in cases that are difficult to address with upper blepharoplasty alone, or when the structural issues of both the brow and eyelid need to be improved together.

Because a browbone lift does not directly touch the eyelid,

❌ It does not make the expression look harsher

❌ It does not make the eyelid area look thicker and more stuffy

⭕ It allows for a natural eye-area lift.

A browbone lift is no longer a surgery only for older people.

It has become one option for improving facial structure, expression, and the eye area.

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A browbone lift can also be considered in cases such as the following, not just simple "eyelid sagging":

When the eyebrows are low and the area above the eyes looks compressed

When eyelid skin sagging is connected to the structure beneath the eyebrows

When the existing double-eyelid line is covered by skin

When there is a habit of overusing the forehead muscles when opening the eyes

When improvement is insufficient with upper blepharoplasty alone

In other words, the important point is that this is not simply a surgery that removes skin, but one that takes into account the position of the eyebrows and the overall balance of the upper eye area.

In particular, as the trend toward a natural look without being overdone has become established recently, there is growing demand for eye-area improvements that preserve the original image while only reducing a stuffy appearance, rather than making the eyes look artificially sharper. It is attracting interest among people in their 20s and 30s who want a neat change while maintaining their own image and atmosphere, and the fact that it can preserve the original shape of the eyes rather than creating a new double-eyelid line is considered one of its popular features.

Because the factors to consider—such as eye structure, skin texture, and the degree of eyelid sagging—vary greatly from person to person, it is important to choose the most suitable surgical method for each individual after thorough consultation with a specialist who understands the anatomical structure of the eyes accurately.

We hope today’s post was of some help to those considering a browbone lift, and if you still have many questions or are 고민 about surgery, please receive a more detailed consultation at Jaejune Plastic Surgery, where all medical staff are board-certified specialists!