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Brow Lift

Introduction

Browpexy: A Mini-Brow Lift For a Youthful Appearance

As we age, the skin around our eyes and forehead can begin to sag, making us appear tired or older than we feel. A common solution for sagging eyebrows is brow surgery, but not everyone needs or wants a full brow lift. Browpexy is a less invasive option that lifts and rejuvenates the eyebrows for a more youthful and refreshed look.

Dr. Chopra offers browpexy to patients from his Washington, D.C., office. Patients seek him out from across the world for his skill set in achieving that lifted, celebrity look without the face looking too pulled. With his approach, you’ll look rejuvenated with open eyes that create a youthful appearance.

What is a Browpexy?

Browpexy is a surgical procedure designed to elevate the eyebrows’ position. It is often referred to as a mini brow lift because it focuses specifically on lifting the eyebrows rather than addressing the entire forehead. Unlike a traditional brow lift, which can involve larger incisions and adjustments to the forehead, Browpexy subtly uses smaller incisions to lift the eyebrows to a more youthful position.

Browpexy can also be performed in combination with other procedures, such as blepharoplasty (upper eyelid surgery), to improve the overall appearance of the upper face. It can help reduce drooping around the outer brow area and improve the balance between the eyelids and eyebrows, making the face appear more alert and refreshed.

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Browpexy vs. Brow Lift: Key Differences

While both Browpexy and a brow lift aim to rejuvenate the appearance of the upper face, they differ in scope and technique.

Browpexy

  • Focuses only on the eyebrows
  • Does not address forehead wrinkles
  • Shorter recovery time
  • Minimal incisions and scarring
  • Often performed with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

Brow Lift

  • Addresses both the forehead and eyebrows
  • Smooths forehead wrinkles and lifts the brows
  • Longer recovery time
  • Involves larger incisions and potential removal of excess skin
  • Results typically last longer than those of Browpexy

If you’re primarily concerned about drooping eyebrows and not the entire forehead area, Browpexy may be the ideal solution.

Types of Browpexy

There are two main types of Browpexy:

  • Internal Browpexy: This method is often done in conjunction with upper eyelid blepharoplasty. The surgeon uses the same incision for the eyelid surgery and then lifts the brow using internal sutures. This technique ensures minimal scarring and provides a natural, subtle lift.
  • External Browpexy: In this version of the procedure, a small incision is made just above the eyebrow, and the brow is lifted and secured to a higher position. This option is ideal for patients with more prominent eyebrow drooping and is often suitable for those with thicker brows, as the incisions can be hidden in the natural brow line.

Both procedures are designed to be minimally invasive, providing effective results with minimal recovery time.

  • Lateral Brow Lift: This minimally invasive approach targets sagging in the outer portion of the eyebrows, helping to subtly lift and rejuvenate the upper face without altering the entire forehead. A small incision hidden in the hairline restores a youthful brow arch and a more open eye appearance. Often combined with blepharoplasty for enhanced results, this technique offers minimal scarring, a shorter recovery, and long-lasting, natural-looking outcomes. Focusing only on the outer brow preserves facial expression and avoids an overdone look, making it an excellent option for patients seeking a more conservative alternative to a full brow lift. Dr. Chopra will assess your anatomy and aesthetic goals during your consultation to determine if this approach is right for you.
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What Are the Benefits of a Brow Lift?

  • Minimally invasive: Browpexy involves smaller incisions compared to a full brow lift, reducing the risk of visible scarring.
  • Quick recovery: Recovery from Browpexy is typically shorter than a full brow lift, allowing you to return to your daily activities sooner.
  • Natural results: The procedure provides a subtle lift, creating a more youthful and alert appearance.
  • Combination options: Browpexy can be combined with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) for a comprehensive upper face rejuvenation.

Browpexy offers a subtle, natural lift to the eyebrows with minimal scarring and a quick recovery time. It can be performed alongside other procedures, such as blepharoplasty, for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Who is a Good Candidate for a Browpexy?

Ideal candidates are individuals in or around Washington, D.C., who have mild to moderate drooping of the eyebrows, particularly in the outer brow area. Browpexy is also suitable for those who do not want the larger scars associated with a traditional brow lift. For optimal results, browpexy is often combined with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty).

What’s the First Step?

If you’re unhappy with drooping eyebrows that make you look tired or aged beyond your years. From his Washington, D.C. office, Dr. Chopra welcomes patients to a consultation where he will tailor treatment to your specific anatomy. Since brow lifts and browpexy are not ā€œone-size-fits-allā€ procedures, he’ll compare your anatomy with techniques that will best address your concerns and achieve your desired goal. Most patients opt for a look that opens eyes to create a more youthful and radiant appearance. With this treatment plan, Dr. Chopra will go over the details and take the time to answer any and all questions you may have. If you’re comfortable moving forward, the surgery can be scheduled, and you’ll leave with instructions on how to prepare for the procedure.

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What’s the First Step?

During a Browpexy procedure, Dr. Chopra will make small incisions above the eyebrow or along the eyelid to access the underlying tissue. Then, using internal sutures or an implant, Dr. Chopra will elevate the eyebrow to a slightly higher position, giving it a more youthful and refreshed appearance.

The procedure is usually performed in our Washington, D.C. office under local anesthesia. In cases where a blepharoplasty is also performed, the same incision may be used, meaning there are no additional scars from the Browpexy.

What to Expect During Recovery?

One key advantage of Browpexy is its short recovery time. Most patients experience mild swelling and bruising around the eyes, which typically subsides within 1 to 2 weeks. A tight or uncomfortable sensation may occur, but this generally fades over the course of 2 months as the area heals.

You may be advised to take 1 week off work and avoid strenuous physical activities for up to 4 weeks to ensure proper healing.

Final results may take several months to develop as swelling goes down fully, but many patients begin to see improvements within the first few weeks. The results typically last 2 to 5 years, depending on factors such as age, skin condition, and lifestyle habits.

How Much Does a Brow Lift Cost in Washington, D.C.?

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The cost of A brow Lift in Washington, D.C., and Fairfax, VA, can run you about $6,000 to $10,0,00, depending on how severe the treated area is and whether additional treatments are needed to achieve your ideal look. This cost takes into account how much skin and fat needs to be removed, on top of your surgeon’s skill set, expertise, facility, and medication costs. Dr. Chopra goes over pricing and financing during your initial consultation to ensure that you have full transparency on what is needed for your treatment and can answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Does Insurance Cover Browpexy?

In some cases, if Browpexy is performed to improve vision due to drooping eyelids, health insurance may cover the procedure. For purely cosmetic reasons, Browpexy is usually not covered by insurance.

Why Choose Dr. Chopra?

Dr. Vinod Chopra is a distinguished expert in aesthetic and cosmetic plastic surgery. As the founder of Chopra Cosmetic Surgery in Fairfax, VA, he utilizes the latest cosmetic technology with a holistic philosophy to garner natural yet impactful results. Dr. Chopra’s extensive training includes an honors degree from the University of Virginia, a medical degree from George Washington University, a fellowship at Weill-Cornell, and elite surgical residencies, culminating in an ASAPS-endorsed fellowship in Advanced Aesthetic Surgery. As a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), he remains at the forefront of innovation in the field. Whether you’re seeking a subtle refresh or a comprehensive transformation, Dr. Chopra’s expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to his patients make him one of the premier plastic surgeons in the Washington, D.C. area.

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