Sub-brow lift surgery to rejuvenate sagging eyes requires an individualized surgical approach
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Plastic surgery specialist at JAYJUN Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Clinic Dr. Kang Hyungjoo, Director
The skin around the eyes has a thinner and more sensitive fat layer than other areas, making it prone to sagging and wrinkles. If your eyelids droop, not only will you look sleepy, but the habit of opening your eyes while straining your forehead or the area between your eyebrows may also cause additional wrinkles.These eye area concerns are not only symptoms of aging but also appear at various ages. If you look tired or have difficulty seeing due to sagging eyes, it is difficult to solve the problem with individual efforts alone, so it is a good idea to get an accurate diagnosis based on your symptoms and get help through plastic surgery.
Recently, lower eyebrow lift surgery has been attracting attention as a method to resolve these concerns. This type of plastic surgery can give a clear impression by improving sagging eyelids without creating double eyelids, so demand is steadily increasing not only among middle-aged people who want to improve their natural appearance, but also among younger people.
Subbrow lift, one of the representative surgical methods for facial rejuvenation surgery for middle-aged patients, is a surgical method that involves making an incision below the eyebrow, cutting out the sagging skin, and pulling it upward to lift it. It does not disturb the existing double eyelid line and does not necessarily create a new double eyelid if it is not desired, so the result is natural. Since the incision is made along the eyebrow line, the scar is not noticeable and the recovery speed is relatively fast.
However, it may not be suitable if the gap between the eyes and eyebrows is narrow, and the application method may vary depending on the individual's eye structure and skin condition. In this case, upper blepharoplasty or forehead lift surgery can be considered as an alternative. The decision must be made after sufficient consultation with a specialist with extensive surgical experience.
Kang Hyungjoo, director of JAYJUN Plastic Surgery, said, “Sub-brow lift surgery is popular as a younger-looking surgery for middle-aged and older people, but interest is also increasing among younger people who want to relieve eyelid discomfort such as obstructed vision or discomfort caused by sagging eyelids. However, since the design and surgical method must be applied differently depending on the individual’s existing eye shape or degree of sagging, thorough consultation and diagnosis are essential.”