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IBON PROCEDURE GUIDE · Age-Related Eyelid Surgery
Suprabrow Lift
Suprabrow Lift at our Seomyeon, Busan clinic: personalized anatomical diagnosis and 1:1 surgery by board-certified specialist Dr. Ju-Chan Kim.
Suprabrow 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 suprabrow lift at IBON Plastic Surgery—part of our Middle-Age Eyelid Surgery and Endoscopic Forehead Lift programs—elevates drooping eyebrows and heavy upper eyelids through a carefully concealed incision along the upper margin of the eyebrow. Performed personally by Dr. Ju-Chan Kim, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and contributor to Archives of Craniofacial Surgery (ACFS), this procedure is selected when the eyebrow itself has descended significantly or when the distance between the eyebrow and eye is too narrow for a Subbrow Lift excision.
Clinical Specifications & Surgical Summary
| Parameter | Clinical Specification |
|---|---|
| Incision Placement | Beveled incision hidden along the superior border of the eyebrow hair follicles |
| Fixation Mechanism | Direct excision of redundant supra-brow skin with deep dermal-to-frontalis periosteal anchoring |
| 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 noticeable eyebrow ptosis (drooping brows) or pronounced left-right eyebrow height asymmetry. Read our detailed surgical comparison in Subbrow and Suprabrow Lift: Targeted Forehead Lifting.
- Patients whose brow-to-eye distance is narrow, where removing skin below the brow would bring the eyebrow unnaturally close to the eyelashes.
- Patients seeking direct elevation of the central and lateral eyebrow contour under local sedation without undergoing a full scalp Endoscopic Forehead & Brow Lift, or in combination with Upper Blepharoplasty or Ptosis Correction.
- Restores upper eyelid openness and reduces compensatory forehead muscle strain.
Step-by-Step Clinical Process & Recovery Timeline
- Preoperative Brow & Eyelid Assessment: Dr. Ju-Chan Kim measures brow droop in both relaxed and animated states to determine exact millimeter skin excision.
- Follicle-Preserving Beveled Incision: The incision is angled parallel to the upper eyebrow hair shafts so hair regrowth helps camouflage the fine line along the brow border.
- Deep Periosteal & Fascial Fixation: Deep tissues are anchored securely to reduce downward skin tension on the incision line during healing.
- Postoperative Follow-Up: Sutures are removed around Day 5–7, followed by scar-care guidance once the incision has fully epithelialized.
Post-Procedure Precautions & Clinical Disclosure
- Apply cold compresses gently around the brow area for the first 48–72 hours while keeping the suture line clean and dry.
- Avoid eyebrow makeup, scrubbing the brow line, alcohol, smoking, and saunas for at least 3 weeks after surgery.
- Clinical Disclosure: Depending on individual skin thickness and healing response, potential post-procedure effects such as bleeding, infection, inflammation, temporary swelling, bruising, fine linear scarring along the upper brow border, or mild asymmetry may occur and are discussed in detail during consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How does a Suprabrow Lift differ from a Subbrow Lift?
A. A Subbrow Lift removes sagging eyelid skin immediately below the eyebrow and preserves the current brow height, whereas a Suprabrow Lift removes skin immediately above the eyebrow to physically lift a drooping brow upward when the brow-to-eye space is narrow.
Q. How is the incision scar managed above the eyebrow?
A. Dr. Ju-Chan Kim places the incision directly along the upper edge of the eyebrow hairs using a beveled angle and multi-layer deep tension sutures so the matured line blends closely with the brow margin.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Who performs Suprabrow Lift at the Seomyeon, Busan clinic?
All preoperative consultations, anatomical design, and procedures for Suprabrow 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. Learn more in Personalized Eye Surgery Consultation: Inside a 1:1 Review.
Q. How is the treatment plan for Suprabrow 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.