EYE REJUVENATION: BROW LIFT VS BLEPHAROPLASTY

Published on 09/02/2025 .

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When we look in the mirror, our eyes are often the first thing we notice. However, as we age, the skin around our eyes may start to change. It might sag, droop, or even begin to develop dark rings and bags. This could make us appear old, shabby, and worn out.

If you’re thinking about getting a cosmetic procedure to rejuvenate your eye area, you could be considering brow lift surgery and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). Both treatments ensure favourable results even though they focus on different issues and operate in different ways. Blepharoplasty aims to get rid of fat, excess skin, and drooping by focussing on the eyelids. In contrast, a brow lift targets the forehead and brow region to raise the brow to a more youthful position.

Brow Lift

A forehead lift, eyebrow lift, or brow lift is the procedure that tightens and elevates the skin and tissue on the forehead and eyebrows. By lessening wrinkles and drooping skin caused by ageing, stress, heredity, and sun exposure, this can make the face look younger. Dr. Lyor Hanan performs brow lifts, which involve creating incisions in the hairline or just above the eyebrow and elevating the skin and tissue to realign the eyebrows.

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty surgery enhances the appearance of the upper and lower eyelids by removing excess skin, fat, and muscle. Patients may undergo this procedure for aesthetic or functional reasons. Some people prefer to appear younger and more awake, while others have sagging eyelids that impair their eyesight and cause discomfort. During the procedure, Dr. Lyor Hanan makes incisions along the natural folds of the eyelids to minimise scarring, remove or realign excess skin and fat, and maybe tighten the muscles underneath. The wounds are sealed with stitches. Local anaesthesia is usually used for this surgery, however sedation or general anaesthesia may be needed for more complex procedures, especially when combined with a facelift.

When choosing between blepharoplasty and a brow lift procedure, it all relies on your objectives. A brow lift might be a better choice if you are concerned about drooping eyebrows, but blepharoplasty surgery is usually the best option if you have drooping eyelids.

Article written by Doctor Hanan

Dr Lyor Hanan specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, with a particular expertise in facial surgery.