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DR JACK ZOUMARAS (Principal)
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Brow Lift Surgery

A brow lift is a Plastic Surgical procedure that lifts the eyebrow to an aesthetically anatomical position.

With the brow there are differences in female and male beauty. The feminine eyebrow begins just in the upper eyelid crease and slowly elevates reaching a peak two thirds of the way along the eye and then tapers down. The male brow in contrast is level and remains somewhat horizontal.

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In the youthful eye the feminine eyebrow begins just in the upper eyelid crease and slowly elevates reaching a peak two thirds of the way along the eye and then tapers down. With age and sometimes trauma the position of the eyebrow changes and droops, this gives a tired look to the patient’s eye and contributes to asymmetry. Together these both cause an unattractive eyebrow region. Brow lift in the simplest form can be performed with injections but often requires surgical approaches.

At Artiste Plastic Surgery a Brow Lift is performed for the following reasons:

  • To raise the eyebrow
  • To provide a more anatomic or goal orientated brow position
  • To soften the eyelid brow region
  • Together with a facelift

We offer Brow Lift Surgery to change the eyebrow, upper eyelid region and open up your eyes.

Brow Lift TECHNIQUES

Brow lift

A Brow Lift, in simplest terms, lifts the eyebrow. But what part of the eyebrow is lifted? Now this depends on what you desire, and of course whether you are female or male. There is a common desire with the Female brow to begin low medially, and reach a peak laterally, as this is considered to look more feminine.
The Male brow is more horizontal along the supraorbital bone, as this is considered to look more masculine.

The other aspect to take into consideration is the trend of the times. In the 1950s there was no lateral peak, think Grace Kelly.
The shape of the Brow is therefore influenced by genre, personal taste, age and desired look.

The Brow ages just like the rest of the face, and an understanding of anatomy helps us understand why a brow falls and how we can lift it surgically.
Angelina Jolie - Brow Lift
Grace Kelly - Brow Lift

The Brow/Eyelid region consists of 5 concentric layers.

  • Layer 1 is Skin which is thickest on the brow and thinnest on the upper eyelid.
  • Layer 2 is Fat which is prominent around the cheeks, present under the brow and negligible in the upper eyelids.
  • Layer 3 is the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS). In the brow it represents the eyelid muscle called the orbicularis oculi which has three parts. This muscle is responsible for opening and closing the eyes.
  • Layer 4 is a space that contains Ligaments. In the brow this represents a condensation of fascia.
  • Layer 5 is the orbital bone of the roof specifically.

As seen in the diagram below there are anatomical variations in individuals (A) and (B). In Diagram A there is a Galeal (Muscle/ligament) attachment to bone, in Diagram B there is no attachment to the brow bone. Patients who have a (B) anatomy are more likely to have a Brow that falls or is always low or heavy.

Artiste Brow Lift

Assessing the Brow with the Upper Eyelid

The position of the brow influences the upper eyelid and vice versa.
A heavy brow will increase eyelid skin and lifting the Brow will create less excess eyelid skin.
Removing excess skin from the upper eyelid will open the upper eyelid and give the illusion of a lifted brow. The brow, however, technically, remains unchanged.
It is therefore important to assess the Brow and Upper eyelid together.

Likewise lifting the Brow will open the upper eyelid area, and removing eyelid skin will open up the brow and eyelid region.

Both procedures can be done together. World-Trained Face Surgeon Dr Jack Zoumaras lifts the Brow first and then assesses what loose skin in the eyelid can be safely removed. This ensures we can open your eyes and glamorise your eyebrow region.

Brow Lift Options

There are many different ways an Eyebrow can be lifted depending on age and what part of the eyebrow needs to be lifted. Adding a Brow Lift to a Facelift is a great way to rejuvenate the entire Face.

A Direct Brow Lift, lifts the entire brow by placing an incision directly above the eyebrow on the hair follicles of the brow. The removal of skin and fat directly above the eyebrow lifts the brow to a higher position.This procedure is suitable for an older patient with established wrinkles above the eyebrow, and for those that do not want a general anaesthetic. This procedure can be done under Local Anaesthetic.
A Temporal Brow Lift is a popular choice for the younger patient that wants to elevate the lateral part of their brow. It involves a carefully placed incision in the temple hairline. Through this incision in the eyebrow, deep structures are accessed, released and lifted. This helps open the lateral part of the eyebrow to give that desirable brow shape.
The endoscopic brow lift is a formal Brow Lift that lifts the entire brow. The lateral Brow is lifted higher than the medial to reflect normal anatomy and trends. This procedure is performed with up to 5 carefully placed incisions in the hairline and through the use of a camera (endoscope), the Brow deep structures are released and lifted.
The exciting Pony Tail Brow Lift is an extension of the temporal brow lift that lifts the upper part of the cheek and eyelid region to rejuvenate and glamorise the upper face. (Link to PonyTail Facelift Page)

A direct brow lift may be done in the office. This involves a direct incision over the eyebrow to lift it.

The eyelid is always assessed with the brow to determine the best course of action. Because ultimately what you want is to rejuvenate the brow region. Sometimes an eyelid procedure will complement the brow lift.

The lateral part of the brow can be lifted by changing the muscle balance between opening and closing the eye with the use of anti-wrinkle injections. This results in a subtle and temporary lift.

The downtime of a Brow Lift is 7 days.

A Brow Lift in Sydney can vary in cost due to patients anatomical factors and sometimes even insurance and medicare rebates. When assessing a brow Dr Zoumaras as an Expert Facial Specialist Plastic Surgeon, always assesses the eyelid area as the two are interrelated.

There are a few different options for a Brow Lift in Sydney at Artiste Plastic Surgery. A Temporal lift, endoscopic lift, formal forehead lift and even a Pony tail lift can lift the brow. The cost of a brow lift varies between $10-20k for the surgery fee alone.

Dr Jack Zoumaras will discuss the risk of short, and long term, complications during your consultation.

Dr Jack Zoumaras as a skilled experienced Plastic Surgeon that understands brow aesthetics will ensure your lateral brow is elevated subtly to give a striking look to the brow. The surprised look is due to excess elevation of the medial brow.

Brow lift surgery is often combined with a facelift and recovery will depend on other procedures performed. As a procedure alone the patient may go home the same day and be expected to return to work within one week.

The position of your hairline is very important as it influences where the incisions are made and how much the brow can be lifted.

A brow lift can be facilitated with the use of endoscopic equipment but the end result is the same no matter what approach is used.

With the brow there are differences in female and male beauty. The feminine eyebrow begins medially just in the upper eyelid crease and slowly elevates reaching a peak two thirds of the way along the eye and then tapers down. The male brow in contrast is level with the roof of the orbit and remains somewhat horizontal.

The procedure will be illustrated in detail and you will be given a detailed instruction sheet on expected post-operative course and potential complications during your consultation with Dr Jack Zoumaras. It is recommended that you are a stable weight for at least 3-6 months to obtain the best possible results. It is advised to stop smoking at least 6 weeks before and after surgery.

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