10 Mar Is A Brow Lift Right For Your Hooded Eyes? Understanding Your Options
Signs You May Have Hooded Eyes
Hooded eyes are a common cosmetic and aesthetic concern that impacts eye shape and function. The skin and soft tissue around the eyes cover part of the eye, creating a hooded appearance. Some people with hooded eyes ignore the issue. Over time, the look and function of the eyes impact confidence, self-esteem, and even daily activities. Turning to a cosmetic surgeon for advice is an effective initial strategy, unlocking procedures and options. A brow lift is a potential strategy, but hooded eyes can benefit from blepharoplasty.
What is a brow lift?
Hooded eyes not only have aesthetic effects. The sagging skin can block the eyes, leading to reduced peripheral vision. Eye ptosis can lead to eye strain, tiredness, and limited daily activity. A brow lift is a suggested procedure to elevate the eyebrows, smooth the forehead, and address the aging of surrounding areas. A brow lift targets sagging brows, forehead wrinkles, and even glabellar lines, improving facial contours. Surgeons perform brow lifts by making incisions from ear to ear along the hairline. The surgeon lifts the skin and repositions the tissue and muscles in the forehead area. Once the appropriate changes are completed, excess skin is removed, and the surgery is completed with stitches hidden within the hairline.
Will a brow lift help hooded eyes?
A brow lift can improve the presence of hooded eyes. The procedure may reduce some of the skin that hangs over the upper eyelids, creating a more youthful appearance. The surgery reduces the amount of skin on the forehead, which also impacts the skin near the eyes. The upper eye area will also appear more open and alert. While effective in many respects, a brow lift may not be the best option for everyone with hooded eyes. A more targeted, precise approach may be necessary.
Have you heard about blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that specifically targets the skin on and around the eyelids. The surgery can improve sagging skin and wrinkles located around the upper eyelids. The lower eyelids can form baggy under-eye, dark circles, puffiness, and sagging skin. The surgery is performed with incisions in the natural creases of the upper eyelids. The skin is lifted, and then the tissue and muscle are adjusted. Excess skin is removed, and the skin is placed back into the upper eyelids. The same process occurs for the lower eyelids with incisions made inside or outside creases of the eyelids.
When to consider blepharoplasty over brow lift
A brow lift can help with mild sagging around the upper eyelids. At the same time, the wrinkles, forehead lines, and sagging skin in the upper forehead can improve. A blepharoplasty, on the other hand, is a more precise strategy. This targets more severe sagging and can improve the appearance of hooded eyes. Furthermore, blepharoplasty can target the sagging skin that is blocking vision.
Enjoy a brighter future with blepharoplasty
Cosmetic surgery provides an opportunity to improve the signs of aging. Wrinkles and sagging skin around the eyes are common but addressable. A brow lift can address issues of the upper forehead and can target some of the skin that causes hooded eyes. Blepharoplasty is a more precise option for severe hooded eyes, including eye ptosis. A surgeon can suggest combining a brow lift with blepharoplasty for the best results.