17 Dec “Why are you so mad?” Brow Ptosis and What You Can Do About It
If you notice that your eyelids appear saggy or droopy, your first instinct might be to start searching for an upper eyelid surgeon—and you might be right. However, a highly skilled oculofacial plastic surgeon like Dr. Schiedler at Oasis Eye Face and Skin works with patients to pinpoint the cause of this sagginess (or ptosis) so that customized treatment plans can be designed.
Saggy Brows Affect Your Face
The cause of sagging eyelids might not be from the skin around the eyes at all. Brow ptosis, or a droopy brow, can push skin down so far that it makes the eyelids look droopy. When you have extra weight resting on your eyes, such as extra skin from the eyebrows and forehead, it can affect the entire face.
Heavy brows might have people asking you what’s wrong or why you’re mad all the time. It’s frustrating when age or genetics makes your face not coincide with the actual mood you’re feeling. A brow lift is a cosmetic surgery that lifts the brows back to their natural position. Sometimes, extra skin is also removed to eliminate lines, wrinkles, and of course the excess skin that pushes down the eyelids.
However, sometimes there are multiple issues. It’s not uncommon to combine a brow lift with an eyelid lift. Ptosis can occur both in the brow and eyelid simultaneously. The tissues of the face all age at different times and pace, so it’s not unusual to struggle with two different but overlapping issues at once.
Today’s advanced technologies and the expertise of Dr. Schiedler, who attended the top programs in the country, means incisions scars are easier to hide than ever. Brow lift incisions can be tucked into the hairline while upper eyelid surgery incisions are hidden in the natural eye crease.
Schedule Your Brow Ptosis Consultation
If eye ptosis is severe enough that it interferes with your vision, surgery may be covered by your insurance plan. It all begins with a consultation to determine the cause of the ptosis, the best treatment plan, and potentially whether or not insurance may cover procedures. Learn more and schedule your consultation with Dr. Schiedler at Oasis Eye Face and Skin in Ashland by calling 541-708-6393.