I see many patients in my practice that are bothered by tired looking eyes and heavy, drooping eyebrows. When I mention an eyebrow lift, many patients ask, “What is an eyebrow lift!?” Eyebrows can be a confusing topic.
The options to treat drooping eyebrows are varied, so here I will explain the options, what to expect, and how to choose the best brow lift surgeon.
Why do brows droop?
As we age the muscles of facial expression, especially the frown and smile muscles pull down on the eyebrows. After decades of smiling and frowning, the eyebrows can begin to drop. A low brow can add to a heavy appearing upper eyelid, and also can lead to hooding of the eyelid in the outer corners that extends past the corner of the eye. My patients with low brows often say they look tired and angry. They also complain of forehead wrinkles from constantly using their forehead muscles to lift up their drooping brows.
