Brow Lift – Supra Brow Lift (Direct Brow Lift)
Correcting Brow Ptosis to Restore Natural Eye Function and Expression
A brow lift is not simply about raising the eyebrows. In many patients, drooping brows gradually place additional weight on the upper eyelids, making the eyes feel heavy and forcing the forehead muscles to compensate. At Ahnsungmin Plastic Surgery, the Supra Brow Lift is designed to restore the natural brow position while maintaining balanced facial movement and long-term stability.
Brow Lift - Supra Brow Lift
Restoring the Natural Position of the Brow
The brow and the upper eyelid function as a single anatomical unit. When the brow gradually descends with age, it can place additional weight on the upper eyelid skin, often making the eyes appear heavy or tired.
In these situations, lifting the eyelid alone may not fully address the underlying cause. Instead, restoring the position of the brow itself can improve both eye comfort and overall facial balance.
The Supra Brow Lift focuses on repositioning the brow to a stable and natural level while preserving natural forehead movement and expression.
For patients whose heavy upper eyelids are caused by brow descent, correcting the brow position can often provide a more balanced and long-lasting improvement than eyelid surgery alone.
Our Surgical Philosophy
Successful eyelid surgery begins with restoring structural balance.
Rather than focusing only on cosmetic change, our approach addresses the underlying anatomical causes affecting the eyelid.
Each patient’s eyelid anatomy, muscle strength, orbital fat distribution, and eyelid support are carefully evaluated before surgery to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.
Whenever possible, healthy tissue is preserved and existing orbital fat is strategically repositioned to maintain the natural anatomy of the eyelid.
Our goal is not temporary cosmetic improvement but stable, natural results that maintain eyelid function and balance over time.
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Why Some Heavy Eyelids Are Actually Caused by Brow Ptosis
Many patients believe that heavy upper eyelids are always caused by excess eyelid skin. However, in some cases the underlying cause is actually brow ptosis — the gradual descent of the eyebrow over time.
When the brow position lowers, it increases the weight placed on the upper eyelid. This can make the eyes feel heavy and may cause patients to subconsciously raise their forehead muscles in order to open their eyes.
In these situations, addressing the brow position can often improve both comfort and appearance more effectively than eyelid surgery alone.
During consultation, careful evaluation of brow position and eyelid structure helps determine whether brow lift or eyelid surgery is the more appropriate solution.
How Brow Lift Changes the Brow-to-Eyelid Relationship
Our Surgical Approach
Our Supra Brow Lift technique focuses on structural balance rather than excessive lifting.
Key principles include:
• repositioning the brow to its natural anatomical level
• selective removal of excess skin when necessary
• preservation of natural forehead muscle movement
• maintaining harmony between the brow and upper eyelid
• individualized correction based on facial structure
This approach allows the brow to be elevated without creating an artificial or over-lifted appearance.
1 Hour
Full incision along the eyelid crease
None
7 days after procedure
7 days
Local
Supra Brow lift Process
Supra Brow Lift
Supra Brow Lift
Process
The brow has descended, placing additional weight on the upper eyelid and making the eyes appear heavy.
Incision
A carefully planned incision is made along the upper brow region.Lifting
The brow tissue is elevated to restore its natural anatomical position.Suturing
The tissues are stabilized with precise suturing to maintain the corrected brow position.
After the Supra Brow Lift, the brow is repositioned to a more natural level.
This reduces the heaviness over the upper eyelid and allows the eyes to open more comfortably.
Patient in her 40s
Patient in her 50s
Patient in her 50s
Patient in her 60s
Patient in her 60s
After the Supra Brow Lift, the brow position is elevated to a more natural level.
This reduces the heaviness pressing on the upper eyelids and allows the eyes to open more comfortably.
When Brow Lift Surgery May Be Recommended
A brow lift may be recommended when the position of the eyebrow has gradually descended and begins to affect both the appearance and function of the upper eyelids.
Common situations include:
• the brows sitting noticeably lower than their natural position
• persistent heaviness of the upper eyelids despite adequate eyelid skin
• frequent use of forehead muscles to open the eyes
• deep horizontal forehead lines caused by constant eyebrow lifting
• upper eyelid surgery alone being insufficient to correct the heaviness of the eyes
In these cases, restoring the natural brow position can often relieve tension in the forehead while improving the overall balance of the upper face.
Rather than simply lifting the eyebrows higher, the goal is to reposition the brow to a stable and anatomically appropriate level that harmonizes with the eyelids and forehead.
Brow lift surgery is performed to restore the natural position of the brow and reduce pressure on the upper eyelids.
Ahnsungmin Surgical Philosophy
At Ahnsungmin Plastic Surgery, eyelid surgery is approached through careful structural analysis rather than simply focusing on cosmetic change.
Many eyelid conditions such as ptosis, eyelid hollowing, lower eyelid bags, or postoperative imbalance are closely related to the underlying anatomy of the eyelid.
Our surgical philosophy focuses on restoring natural balance while preserving healthy tissue and achieving long-term structural stability.
What Our Patients Say?
“After multiple consultations at other clinics, I finally found the right surgeon in Dr. Ahn. His deep understanding of revision cases gave me confidence to fix my previous surgery issues. My eyes now look naturally beautiful – exactly what I wanted from the beginning!”
“Coming from overseas for eye surgery was a big decision, but Dr. Ahn and his team made everything so smooth. From airport pickup to post-surgery care, the service was exceptional. Three months later, my eyes have healed beautifully – no one can tell I had surgery!”
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