Can A Brow Lift and Botox Achieve the Same Results?

Getting older can attribute to eyebrows starting to droop, lines beginning to form across your forehead, and your eyes starting to look more hooded. The changes taking place in the area around the brows and forehead can make you look older and more tired than you actually are due to the breakdown of collagen production in the skin. When this happens, it’s understandable to look for ways to restore a more youthful look to your features.

Traditionally, patients turned to Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre for the long-term results offered by a brow lift. Now, many patients are looking to Botox for the same results as a non-surgical alternative. Here, we will break down the differences between these two treatments to help you decide if they offer the same results.

At Restora Austin, Dr. Gordon and Dr. Reid are well-known for producing natural results without making patients look frightened or “overdone.” During your consultation, they will help you decide which procedure is best for you depending on the degree of ptosis, droopiness, and shape of your brow.

Botox

First, let’s talk about Botox. Botox is an FDA-approved neuromodulator used to treat forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet around the eyes. This injectable solution relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles and lines and prevents nerves from sending signals, effectively smoothing out lines and wrinkles temporarily. It’s become a popular treatment since it takes just minutes to inject, with little to no downtime, and can be more cost-efficient. If you continue to notice sagging after having Botox injections, a brow lift might be a better long-term solution for you. Botox may only soften or smooth out lines and wrinkles without providing you with the desired lift to the brows for which you are hoping.

Brow Lift

If sagging skin and brows have become a real problem, Botox may not be the best solution. A brow lift can restore a firmer appearance to the upper third of the face by lifting muscles and subcutaneous tissue to help raise the brow area back to its original position. The results can last for a decade or more. If it’s upper eyelid skin or hooding of the upper lids that concern you, it’s important to keep in mind that the brows support the upper eyelid skin. If the brow is unstable, the upper eyelid skin collapses on itself and leads to a heavy appearance. When the brow is lifted, the upper lid will also be lifted, significantly improving the appearance of droopiness.

Botox or Brow Lifts in Austin, Texas

The highly-trained specialists at Restora Austin use a patient-centric approach, which means that we strive to treat each patient as a unique individual. Dr. Gordon and Dr. Reid will use photographs and take time to study your features to help replicate the position of the features you had in your youth. During your consultation, they’ll carefully explore your treatment options with you so that you can feel confident and excited about your decision.

Whether you choose Botox or brow lifts at Restora Austin, your results will youthfully rejuvenate your features. For more information on Botox or brow lifts, contact us at (512) 371-8817 or online to schedule your consultation.