Sub-brow lift

Who it suits

• Sagging upper lids where the brow line should stay unchanged
• Skin around the brow and eyelid loosening with age
• Prefer a scar hidden under the brow line rather than on the eyelid itself

Technique highlights

• Incision sits under the brow, unlike blepharoplasty which cuts on the eyelid
• Lifts sagging eyelid skin for a naturally clearer, more open eye
• Does not disturb an existing double-eyelid crease
• An anaesthesiologist monitors throughout the roughly 1-hour procedure

Surgical steps

• Consultation comparing this with standard blepharoplasty to choose the right incision placement.
• Under sleep sedation, an incision is made just under the brow line — about 1 hour.
• Excess skin under the brow is removed and the eyelid is lifted higher.
• The wound is closed along the brow hairline to keep the scar hidden.

Recovery & aftercare

• Sutures are removed at about 7 days after surgery.
• Follow-up at 7 days, with periodic checks over 1-6 months.
• Back to daily life in about 7 days.
• The under-brow scar fades along the hairline until barely visible over time.

Risks & things to consider

• Results depend on brow position and skin laxity, so identical outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
• Because the scar sits near the brow hairline, precise technique is needed to avoid affecting hair growth there.
• Risks include bleeding, infection or brow asymmetry after surgery.
• Not intended for changing an existing double-eyelid shape at the same time — discuss that separately.

Frequently asked questions

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• Canthoplasty (inner & outer eye corner surgery)
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