In San Antonio, TX, Eric S. Schaffer, MD, FACS carefully evaluates your forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, skin, and hairline before recommending treatment. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, trained at Harvard and Yale, and has practiced for more than 30 years.
When Do People Usually Consider a Brow Lift?
Signs of facial aging often become more noticeable during the 40s, 50s, and 60s, making these common decades for brow lift surgery. However, some people develop a naturally low or heavy brow earlier in adulthood. Genetics, skin quality, facial structure, and sun exposure all influence when changes appear.
Age alone doesn’t determine candidacy. A healthy adult in their 40s with a lowered brow may be a more suitable candidate than an older adult whose concerns involve a different area of the face.
What Concerns Can a Brow Lift Address?
A brow lift, sometimes called a forehead lift, repositions the brow and adjusts forehead tissues. Depending on your anatomy and surgical plan, it may improve:
- A low or descending eyebrow position
- Horizontal forehead lines
- Creases between the eyebrows
- Heaviness around the upper eye area
- An expression that appears tired, serious, or upset
The goal is to refresh the upper face while preserving your natural features and expressions.
Do You Need a Brow Lift or Eyelid Surgery?
Brow descent and excess upper-eyelid skin may create similar concerns, but they aren’t treated in the same way. A brow lift addresses the forehead and eyebrow position, while eyelid surgery focuses on tissue surrounding the eyes.
Some people benefit from one procedure, while others may be candidates for a customized combination. Dr. Schaffer examines the relationship among the brows, eyelids, forehead, and hairline before making a recommendation.
The Right Time Depends on You
The best time for a brow lift is when upper-face changes consistently concern you, your health supports elective surgery, and you understand the procedure’s possibilities. You don’t need to wait for a specific birthday.
Dr. Schaffer combines decades of surgical experience with individualized planning for people throughout San Antonio and surrounding communities. To learn whether a brow lift fits your goals, contact us or call 210-227-3223.