If you notice your once bright, defined double eyelids have become multiple folds or even heavy inner double lids, don't assume this is merely eyelid laxity. In fact, as we age, not only do the upper eyelids gradually sag, but the eyebrow height also slowly descends, progressively forming thick, triangular eyes. This not only reveals age but also makes one appear listless.From the perspective of physiognomy, this eye shape is considered unfavorable for the marital palace. Consequently, many beauty-conscious women now turn to medical aesthetics to transform this eye shape, hoping to enhance their appearance and fortune.
1. Traditional Method for Correcting Drooping Eyebrows—Facelift Surgery
Traditionally, facelift surgery is recommended for older individuals or those with severe eyebrow ptosis. This procedure involves making an incision along the hairline, tightening and repositioning facial or neck skin, and removing excess skin to smooth wrinkles and conceal sagging.While offering long-lasting results, recovery is lengthy. Recently, endoscopic facelifts have gained popularity, using a five-pronged retractor to secure the eyebrow position.
Advantages: Highly effective and durable for treating age-related skin laxity.
Disadvantages: Demands exceptional surgical skill; improper technique may damage facial muscles and nerves.
2. New Brow Lift Technique—Simultaneously Addresses Sagging and Wrinkles
This procedure involves excising skin above or below the eyebrows (which may include part of the eyebrow hair) to elevate the eyebrows or upper eyelid skin. It adjusts eyebrow position or shape to correct mild double eyelids,triangular eyes, improve upper eyelid skin laxity, and eliminate upper eyelid wrinkles and some crow's feet.Particularly with the subbrow lift technique, the natural downward and outward growth of eyebrow hairs helps conceal the incision. After approximately three months of recovery, the scar becomes barely noticeable. Alternatively, for individuals accustomed to eyebrow tattooing or embroidery, the scar can be virtually invisible after several months of healing by concealing it with tattooing.
Advantages: Simple procedure, lower cost, and shorter post-operative swelling recovery time. Can simultaneously address drooping eyebrows, multiple eyelids, and forehead wrinkles.
Disadvantages: Requires special attention to post-operative scar healing; poor suturing technique by the surgeon may result in permanent scarring.
3. Minimally Invasive Brow Lift Method — Ideal for Mild Cases
Theoretically, a surgical brow lift offers the most significant improvement for pronounced drooping. However, not everyone has the time, budget, or psychological readiness for surgery. Doctors note that for women with mild drooping, minimally invasive procedures can achieve lifting effects.For instance, injecting Botox near the eyebrows can inhibit the muscles causing drooping, allowing the lifting muscles to function effectively. Results typically last about six months.
Another minimally invasive technique involves injecting hyaluronic acid beneath the brow skin to create a small "artificial brow bone." This provides support for the eyebrows while enhancing the dimensionality and expressiveness of the brow and eye area. Results typically last between eight months and one year.
Advantages: Particularly suitable for individuals with mild eyelid drooping. Non-surgical approach with significant room for adjustment.