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You glance in the mirror and notice the skin around your eyes looks a bit tired or droopy—maybe it’s time to consider a cosmetic procedure. But which one will help you look more refreshed: a blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) or a brow lift?

While both procedures focus on rejuvenating the eye area, they do so in different ways. Let’s take a closer look.

Blepharoplasty: Eyelid Surgery

Blepharoplasty targets the skin around the eyes and comes in two main types:

While this procedure can improve some dark circles, it won’t affect those caused by pigmentation or fine lines like crow’s feet. However, these issues can be treated with complementary options such as laser resurfacing, Botox, or fillers.

Brow Lift: Forehead Rejuvenation

As the name suggests, a brow lift works on the upper face—specifically the forehead and brows.

During the procedure, small incisions are typically made near the hairline. From there, tissue, skin, and muscle can be lifted to smooth forehead wrinkles, soften frown lines, and elevate drooping eyebrows.

This creates a more youthful, open look around the eyes. However, a brow lift does not remove excess eyelid skin—though it may improve the appearance of upper eyelid puffiness by lifting the brow itself. Surgery usually takes 1–2 hours and is often paired with other cosmetic enhancements like a facelift, blepharoplasty, or skin resurfacing.

Can You Combine These Procedures??

Yes, blepharoplasty and brow lift procedures can absolutely be combined, and in many cases, doing both provides the most balanced, natural-looking rejuvenation of the upper face.

While each procedure addresses specific issues, combining them can offer more comprehensive results. Sometimes what appears to be excess eyelid skin is actually the result of a sagging brow. In these cases, a brow lift alone might reduce the heaviness. But if there’s still extra skin or puffiness on the eyelids, a blepharoplasty may be needed as well.

Benefits of Combining Both Procedures

Dr. Jane Kim, a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon, will assess your facial anatomy and goals to determine which procedures are best for you.

It has been said that eyes are the gateway to the soul. They are also the center of the face, and can communicate to others how we think and feel.

As we age, loose skin and dark circles under the eyes can make us look tired and fatigued. Fortunately, these issues can be addressed with safe and relatively painless procedures performed by a trained professional. Let us take this opportunity to introduce you to the newest member of our team!

Jane S. Kim, MD is a board-certified and fellowship-trained oculofacial surgeon who specializes in surgical and non-surgical procedures around the eyes, brows, forehead, and mid-face. She has special interests in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, revision eyelid surgery, and Asian blepharoplasty.

“The key to looking refreshed and rested is choosing the right option for the right patient, whether that is skin care, injectables, surgery, or some combination thereof.”

 

Dr. Kim is committed to patient care. Her expertise lies in both functional and cosmetic surgery of the upper and mid-face, with special attention to the region around the eyes. She also specializes in non-surgical facial rejuvenation, including dermal fillers, neurotoxin injections, laser resurfacing, and chemical peels.

DR. KIM SPECIALIZES IN:

Before and After Images of some patients who have seen Dr. Kim to improve their eyes. If you are interested in meeting with Dr. Kim, please call our office to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Kim’s CONSULTATION FEE will be waived through March 31, 2025.