Sub-Brow Lift FAQ │ Essential reading if you want to rejuvenate drooping eyelids
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If you are concerned that your eyelids keep drooping and making your eyes look heavy or tired, one of the first procedures many people search for is a sub-brow lift. Compared with upper blepharoplasty, it tends to leave fewer obvious signs of surgery and is a method that naturally corrects mainly the sagging, so inquiries have been steadily increasing recently from people in their 20s through their 60s.
Today, we have gathered the questions most frequently asked in our consultation room and organized them into this sub-brow lift FAQ. From how the procedure works to who it is suitable for, scarring, and recovery time, you can understand it all in this one article.
Q1. What kind of surgery is a sub-brow lift?
A sub-brow lift is a procedure in which an incision is made just below the eyebrow, and the sagging upper eyelid skin is precisely lifted upward and fixed in place. Because it does not alter the double-eyelid line, it aims for a natural change where “the eyes look the same, but more open and refreshed.”
The key points are the following three.
✔ Because the incision is under the eyebrow, the scar is relatively less visible
✔ Not only the skin but also the soft tissue is lifted, which is advantageous for correcting sagging
✔ The double-eyelid line is maintained, so signs of surgery tend to be less noticeable
In particular, for people who have a habit of opening their eyes using their forehead muscles, a reduction in forehead wrinkles after a sub-brow lift may be expected, though the degree varies by person.
Q2. What is the difference between a sub-brow lift and upper blepharoplasty?
✔ Sub-brow lift
Incision location: Under the eyebrow
Correction direction: Lifts from bottom to top
Features: Natural change, less concern about scarring
Suitable for: When skin sagging is the main cause
✔ Upper blepharoplasty
Incision location: Double-eyelid line
Correction direction: Removes skin from top to bottom
Features: Can reconstruct the double-eyelid line
Suitable for: When skin sagging is accompanied by loosened muscle and fat
If you like your double-eyelid line and only want to improve the sagging, a sub-brow lift can be a natural choice.
Q3. Who is a good candidate for a sub-brow lift?
If even one of the following applies to you, a sub-brow lift may be a good fit.
- Your double-eyelid line is hidden because of sagging
- You are often told that your eyes look heavy or that you look tired
- You open your eyes with your forehead, making forehead wrinkles deeper
- You are worried that upper blepharoplasty may look obvious
- You want a natural improvement in sagging
- You want to avoid revision double-eyelid surgery
It is most often sought by people in their 40s to 60s, but people in their 20s who naturally have thick eyelids that make their eyes look heavy also often choose this procedure.
Q4. Are sub-brow lift scars noticeable?
The incision line for a sub-brow lift is placed in the shaded area just below the eyebrow, making it a good place to conceal a scar. The scar usually changes as follows.
✔ 1-2 weeks: Redness
✔ 3-4 weeks: Fades
✔ 2-3 months: Looks natural like a shadow under the eyebrow (varies by person)
✔ 6 months: The scar gradually fades and becomes easier to cover with makeup (varies by person)
If scarring concerns you, check the incision location and care methods together during your consultation.
Q5. How long is the recovery period for a sub-brow lift?
Recovery is generally relatively quick.
✔ 1–3 days: bruising and swelling
✔ 5–7 days: suture removal
✔ 7–10 days: makeup can be worn
✔ 2–3 weeks: almost natural-looking (varies by person)
✔ 1–3 months: the sensation of opening the eyes settles into place
Because the eye itself is not extensively altered, most patients can return to daily life relatively quickly.
At Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery, surgeries are performed directly by a medical team with extensive clinical experience and professional backgrounds, led by the head doctor who has focused on eye and nose surgery.
From consultation to surgical planning, everything is carried out through a one-on-one customized design system, so we carefully analyze the eye structure, skin thickness, whether the forehead muscles are used, and more to propose a design that considers both naturalness and longevity.
We do not recommend unnecessary procedures and guide you only on what is truly needed. We also have sincere consultants, ample recovery beds, aftercare that continues even after surgery, and a safe anesthesia system.
Because the clinic is just a one-minute walk from Exit 1 of Sinsa Station, many patients from outside Seoul visit for consultations as well. An aftercare system that helps results settle stably over time is also something Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery pays attention to in its sub-brow lift.
If you want to improve a heavy or tired-looking impression caused by drooping eyelids, consider Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery’s sub-brow lift, which aims for a natural and stable change.
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