Sub-brow lift: an individualized surgical plan is key
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<JAYJUN Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Clinic> Plastic surgery specialist Park Hyungjoon, Chief Medical Director
Recently, as interest in natural eye improvement surgery has increased, ‘sub-brow lift’, which was previously considered the exclusive domain of the middle-aged, is attracting attention as a new option even among the younger generation. In particular, as interest in “invisible plastic surgery” increases, interest is growing among those who prefer a clear, youthful image while maintaining their original eyes rather than an excessively different look.
sub-brow lift is a surgery that improves sagging upper eyelid skin and makes the eye area clearer and more natural. While upper eyelid surgery, ptosis correction, etc. are often approached with a focus on changes in the double eyelid line, sub-brow lift involves making an incision along the line below the eyebrow, removing sagging skin and some tissue, and then pulling it up, which can be expected to improve sagging eyelids and create a clearer impression.
Typical cases in which young people seek out sub-brow lift are those who have a lot of fat on their eyelids, have thick skin that makes their eyes look heavy, or have double eyelids that often loosen. In this case, it is difficult to achieve the desired results with a simple buried-suture method or incision double eyelid surgery, but by combining the sub-brow lift, the thick skin of the eyelids can be naturally organized, creating neater eyes.
In addition, it can be said to be a surgical method that can provide particularly good results for those who have previously undergone double eyelid surgery and were satisfied with it, but are concerned about sagging that occurs over time. Instead of the burden of touching the existing incision line again, the procedure is approached below the eyebrows, so natural improvement effects can be expected while reducing the burden of reoperation. Recently, along with the beauty trend that prefers a natural look over heavy makeup, the increase in the number of people who want surgery to preserve their natural eyes rather than artificially large eyes has also had a significant impact.
However, for sub-brow lift, highly satisfactory results can be expected only when the incision range and design vary depending on the individual's eye structure, degree of skin sagging, eyebrow position, etc.
Park Hyungjoon (plastic surgery specialist), Chief Medical Director of JAYJUN Plastic Surgery, said, “sub-brow lift is not simply a surgery to remove sagging skin, but a process of balancing functional and aesthetics by taking into account the harmony of an individual’s eyes and face.” The doctor added, “Satisfaction is high, especially in cases where a clearer and more natural impression is desired without significantly changing the existing eye shape.”
Director Park continued, “The incision range and surgical method may vary depending on the degree of eyelid sagging, skin elasticity, eyebrow position, etc., and as the tissue around the eyes is a very delicate area, it is important to decide whether to perform surgery after sufficient consultation with medical staff with abundant clinical experience and anatomical understanding.” The doctor also explained, “Also, a customized surgical plan that considers functional improvement and aesthetic balance at the same time is considered an important factor in achieving natural results and improving safety.”