Richard E Albin Md Phd Facs - Eyelid Lift and Browlift

• Eyelid lifts can be performed either on the upper lids, the lower lids, or both. Neither upper nor lower eyelid lifts should change the appearance or shape of the eye, unless that is specifically desired.

• The upper eyelid lift is designed to remove excess skin and puffiness from the upper lid. The incision is placed in the fold of the eyelid and not extended too far beyond the outer edge of the eye. If it is extended too far, the scar always will be visible. The procedure can be modified to give a patient either a conservative change or a deep, dramatic, more contoured, “sculpted” eyelid. This depends on a patient’s wishes and anatomy and should be discussed with the surgeon BEFORE the surgery.

• The lower eyelid lift removes excess puffiness. The incision is placed on the inside of the lower lid to help reduce the likelihood of a pulled down lower eyelid. Rarely is the incision placed under the lower eyelashes any more. It is not designed to remove wrinkles or excess skin. These are treated more readily with a light peel or Laser, or even some efficacious eye creams.

Upper and Lower Eyelid Lift (no browlift)

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• A browlift (also called a forehead lift) can be performed to lift up drooping eyebrows and/or to soften or minimize lines between the eyebrows or on the forehead. The older technique used a 10” long incision across the top of the head from ear to ear. It now is performed with an endoscope which requires only a few 1/2'” long incisions placed behind the hairline, and no hair need be shaved or cut. It often is performed with, or instead of, an upper eyelid lift and should not be overdone. After the surgery, a patient should look less tired or angry, and more rested and youthful (not “surprised” or “startled” – the result of the procedure’s being overdone or poorly done).

Browlift only (No eyelid surgery)

eyebrow lift

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eyebrow lift

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A browlift (also called a forehead lift) can be performed to lift up drooping eyebrows and/or to soften or minimize lines between the eyebrows or on the forehead. It is now performed with an endoscope so the 10" long incision of the older technique is replaced by several 1/2" long incisions behind the hairline, and no hair is shaved or cut. It often is performed with, or instead of, an upper eyelid lift and should not be overdone. A patient should look less tired or angry, and more rested and youthful after this procedure (not "surprised" or "startled").

Both Eyelid Lift then Browlift

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Eyelid lift and brow lift

After Eyelidlift only

Eyelid lift and brow lift

After Eyelidlift AND then Browlift

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