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IBON PROCEDURE GUIDE · Age-Related Eyelid Surgery
Subbrow Lift
Subbrow Lift at our Seomyeon, Busan clinic: personalized anatomical diagnosis and 1:1 surgery by board-certified specialist Dr. Ju-Chan Kim.
Subbrow Lift Overview
Medically reviewed and performed by Dr. Ju-Chan Kim, Chief Medical Director of IBON Plastic Surgery (Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)).
A subbrow lift at IBON Plastic Surgery—a cornerstone of our Middle-Age Eyelid Surgery program—excises sagging upper eyelid skin along the lower border of the eyebrow rather than at the eyelid crease. Performed personally by Dr. Ju-Chan Kim, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and contributor to Archives of Craniofacial Surgery (ACFS), this technique lifts heavy lateral hooding while preserving the patient's existing double eyelid line or natural single-eyelid impression without creating a steep or artificial crease look.
Clinical Specifications & Surgical Summary
| Parameter | Clinical Specification |
|---|---|
| Incision Placement | Concealed immediately along the inferior margin of the eyebrow hair line |
| Fixation Mechanism | Excision of redundant infrabrow skin and orbicularis laxity with periosteal fixation |
| Anesthesia | Local anesthesia with brief monitored sedation |
| Procedure Duration | Approximately 30–60 minutes |
| Suture Removal | Around Day 5–7 post-operation (1–2 outpatient follow-up visits) |
| Return to Daily Routine | Approximately 5–7 days after suture removal |
Ideal Candidacy & Clinical Benefits
- Patients with adequate eyebrow height whose outer upper eyelid skin droops over their natural crease ("lateral hooding"). Read our clinical comparison in Subbrow and Suprabrow Lift: Targeted Forehead Lifting.
- Patients who want to correct upper eyelid sagging without altering their original eye impression or existing Double Eyelid Surgery line.
- Patients with thick upper eyelid skin near the brow that could appear heavy or swollen if excised directly along the lower eyelid crease (compare with Upper Blepharoplasty, Suprabrow Lift, and Endoscopic Forehead & Brow Lift).
- Prevents lateral corner skin chafing and restores a clean, rested upper eyelid contour with faster swelling resolution than crease-line surgery.
Step-by-Step Clinical Process & Recovery Timeline
- Anatomical Evaluation: Dr. Ju-Chan Kim assesses brow height, brow-to-eye distance, and lateral skin redundancy to confirm that subbrow excision will maintain harmonious proportions.
- Inferior Brow-Edge Incision: Excess skin and lax soft tissue are excised along the lower eyebrow margin while preserving subcutaneous sensory nerves.
- Periosteal Suspension: The lower flap is anchored to the deep periosteum beneath the brow so the eyelid skin stays lifted without pulling the eyebrow downward.
- Recovery & Suture Care: Swelling is generally milder than crease-level blepharoplasty, with stitch removal around Day 5–7.
Post-Procedure Precautions & Clinical Disclosure
- Use cold compresses for the first 3 days and keep the lower brow suture area dry until stitch removal.
- Avoid rubbing the eyebrows, applying brow cosmetics, consuming alcohol, smoking, or using saunas for 3 weeks post-operation.
- Clinical Disclosure: Depending on individual skin characteristics and healing, potential post-procedure effects such as bleeding, infection, inflammation, temporary swelling, bruising, fine scarring along the lower brow margin, or mild asymmetry may occur and are reviewed during consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Will a Subbrow Lift change my existing double eyelid crease?
A. Because the incision is made at the lower edge of the eyebrow rather than on the eyelid fold itself, your original double eyelid crease—previously hidden beneath drooping skin—is uncovered naturally without creating a new, unfamiliar crease line. If true levator muscle weakness is also present, Ptosis Correction may be discussed.
Q. Can patients with eyebrow tattoos undergo a Subbrow Lift?
A. Yes. In patients with existing brow pigmentation or dense lower brow hair, the incision is planned directly along the lower border of the brow or tattoo line so that healing blends inconspicuously.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Who performs Subbrow Lift at the Seomyeon, Busan clinic?
All preoperative consultations, anatomical design, and procedures for Subbrow Lift in Seomyeon, Busan are performed 1:1 by Chief Medical Director Dr. Ju-Chan Kim, a board-certified reconstructive and aesthetic specialist, with zero shadow doctors. Read more in Personalized Eye Surgery Consultation: Inside a 1:1 Review.
Q. How is the treatment plan for Subbrow Lift customized for each patient?
Before treatment, Dr. Ju-Chan Kim conducts a comprehensive 1:1 consultation and assessment of skin thickness, muscle function, tissue elasticity, and facial balance to formulate a tailored clinical plan and structured recovery protocol.
Every procedure at IBON Plastic Surgery in Seomyeon, Busan—including eyelid surgery, ptosis correction, dual canthoplasty, under-eye fat repositioning, upper and lower blepharoplasty, and endoscopic forehead lift—is customized following a direct 1:1 anatomical evaluation by Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ju-Chan Kim (M.D., M.S.).
Schedule ConsultationPost-Procedure Precautions & Clinical Disclosure
Individual clinical outcomes and recovery timelines vary depending on personal tissue anatomy and healing response. Potential post-procedure side effects or complications—including temporary swelling, bruising, bleeding, hematoma, infection, inflammation, or subtle asymmetry—may occur. A thorough 1:1 consultation with Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ju-Chan Kim is required prior to any surgical or non-surgical procedure.