Sub-brow Lift: “ Simultaneously corrects drooping eyelids, crow's feet, and impaired vision ”

Sub-brow Lift: Minimizing Scarring While Maximally Correcting Eyelid Sagging: Sub-brow Lift is a procedure that incises along the lower border of the eyebrow to lift and secure the sagging eyelid skin and muscle. It fundamentally improves age-related eyelid sagging and periocular wrinkles, while also resolving functional discomforts such as impaired vision, skin maceration, and eyelash irritation.
Since the incision is made along the eyebrow line rather than the eyelid, scarring is less visible, making it superior to Upper Blepharoplasty for improving lateral eyelid sagging. Additionally, since it does not create double eyelids, recovery is faster.

Surgery Duration: Approx. 40 min

Anesthesia: Local / IV Sedation

Hospitalization: Not Required

Suture Removal: After 5 Days

Follow-up Visits: 1 time

Recovery Period: 2–3 Days

*Results may vary depending on the patient's condition and surgical method.

key point: Key Differentiators

1Natural-looking Impression Change: A customized design tailored to your face and eye shape creates a defined yet natural-looking impression.

2Scar-minimizing Design: The incision design follows the Relaxed Skin Tension Lines (RSTL) combined with micro-suturing, resulting in barely visible post-operative scarring.

3Trichophytic method: A diagonal incision along the inferior brow margin preserves the hair follicles, allowing eyebrow hairs to grow through the scar and naturally conceal it.

4Prevents Narrowing of the Distance Between Eyes and Eyebrows: The lower orbicularis oculi muscle is anchored to the frontalis muscle to prevent the eyebrow from descending.

who: Suitable Candidates for Sub-brow Lift

Sub-brow Lift is recommended for the following:

✓Those whose drooping eyelids obstruct vision or create a tired appearance
✓Those with severe lateral eyelid skin sagging or skin maceration
✓Those who wish to maintain their existing double eyelid line while only correcting the excess overlying skin
✓Those for whom Upper Blepharoplasty may appear unnatural due to significant
skin thickness differences at the suture site from excessive skin removal
✓Those whose eyelashes irritate the eyes due to eyelid skin sagging (trichiasis)

plan: Surgical Method

Design: Design based on Relaxed Skin Tension Lines (RSTL)

Incision: Diagonal incision with follicle preservation (Trichophytic method)

Skin Excision: Removal of excess skin after incision (*Fat and muscle are partially removed if the eyelid is bulky)

Frontalis Muscle Fixation: The lower orbicularis oculi is anchored to the frontalis to prevent the eye-brow distance from narrowing

Suturing: Two-layer closure to minimize scarring

It is also effective for periocular maceration caused by excessive lateral skin overhang; post-operatively, removal of the overhanging skin naturally restores the existing double eyelid line.

Surgical Results

Natural & Youthful Eye Contour: Correcting drooping eyelids and periocular wrinkles creates a softer, more youthful appearance.

Improved Vision & Functional Enhancement: Removing the overhanging skin widens the visual field and resolves periocular discomforts such as skin maceration and eyelash irritation.

Existing Double Eyelid Line Preserved: Since the double eyelid crease is not directly altered, the existing double eyelid is preserved while only the eyelid sagging is naturally corrected.