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2025.08.25
Subcorneal Incision Part2: Frequently Asked Questions Answered in Q&A Format
My journey into aesthetic medicine stems from a desire to help enrich and beautify lives beyond simply treating illness. My specialties include hyaluronic acid, Botox, and thread lifts. I provide treatments that enhance each individual's unique qualities and bring out an elegant, natural beauty. For concerns around the eyes that are difficult to improve with dermatology alone, I also perform surgical procedures. By integrating dermatology and surgery, I holistically balance the entire face. With three periods of overseas study, I am also able to provide consultations in English.
Hello! I'm Ayuri Yokoyama, a cosmetic surgeon and dermatologist.
Brow lift surgery is gaining attention as a "natural rejuvenation procedure," but for those actually considering it, there are likely many questions and concerns.
Here we will explain frequently asked questions in a Q&A format.
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Q1. Is a brow lift painful?
Since surgery is performed after local anesthesia,I feel almost no pain.。
You may feel a slight prick during the initial injection. For those sensitive to pain, options such as nitrous oxide anesthesia or intravenous sedation are available.
After the procedure, you may experience some pain, swelling, and a tight, uncomfortable sensation for several days.
After surgery, you will be prescribed oral pain medication, so take it as directed. You should no longer need it within a few days.
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Q2. How long does it take for the scar to become less noticeable?
Individual results may vary, but immediately after suture removal, redness may be noticeable.It blends in quite naturally within 3 to 6 months.It happens quite often.
Surprisingly, the most significant redness often occurs around one month after the procedure, rather than immediately afterward. Also,Younger people are more prone to redness than middle-aged and older adults.is.
The incision line is positioned just below the eyebrow, making it easy to conceal with makeup or eyebrow styling.
Thoroughly protecting against UV rays and moisturizing will help it heal more beautifully and easily.
If you're really concerned about the scar, getting permanent makeup applied six months or more after surgery will significantly reduce its appearance.
Q3. How much downtime is required?
Generally speaking,A level where going out is possible within 1 to 2 weekswill become.
Many people conceal the swelling and bruising with glasses until they subside, making this a procedure with a relatively quick return to daily life.
HoweverIt may take several months to half a year for the redness of the scar to completely subside.It will take some time.
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Q4. How long do the effects last?
Once skin is removed, it does not regenerate.The effects are long-lasting.I will do so.
However, as new sagging progresses with age, it may become noticeable again in about 10 years.
Even in that case, it can be corrected with additional treatment.
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Q5. When is it better not to undergo a brow lift?
・When there is little excess skin and sagging is not the cause
・Individuals prone to keloid formation or other conditions causing raised scars
・Those who absolutely do not want any scars left behind
In such cases, a different treatment may be more appropriate.
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Q6. Can it be performed at the same time as other surgeries?
Yes, it is possible. You can undergo skin treatments or injection procedures such as hyaluronic acid or Botox on the same day.
If you're concerned about sagging in the lower eyelids as well as the upper eyelids, procedures like "dark circle removal (fat removal or Hamra method)" may be combined.
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Q7. How much does it cost?
Since it's private medical care, there are differences depending on the clinic,Approximately ¥300,000 to ¥500,000is the guideline.
Insurance coverage applies only when the eyelid droops to the extent that it obstructs vision.
This condition is called pseudoptosis. Although there is no problem with the muscles or tendons that open and close the eyes themselves, it refers to a state where the skin is sagging or the eyelid covers the pupil, making the eyes appear sleepy.
Cases where health insurance coverage applies as a medical treatment due to reasons such as reduced vision caused by skin overgrowth affecting daily life are conceivable, but they are quite rare.
It's best to consider it private medical care.
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Q8. I heard it's good for other areas besides the eyes.
There is. Additionally,It is also effective in improving forehead wrinkles, headaches, and stiff shoulders.can be expected.
When the eyelids droop, the upper part of the eye becomes difficult to see, narrowing the field of vision.
Then...
→Raising his eyebrows to clear his vision (creasing his forehead)
→Puts strain on the muscles of the forehead and neck
→Chronic headaches and stiff shoulders are caused
This can break the cycle.
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Q9. Will getting a brow lift change the width of my double eyelids?
For individuals with deep-set double eyelids and a very narrow double eyelid crease, the double eyelid width may widen and become more defined after a brow lift procedure.
In cases where the upper eyelid skin sags with age and overlaps the double eyelid line, the lifting effect achieved by removing skin below the eyebrow can sometimes restore the original double eyelid width.
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Q10.I have permanent makeup. Could the permanent makeup fade or disappear due to a brow lift?
Depending on the situation, it is possible.
We will examine whether permanent makeup can be preserved during treatment, taking into account both the condition of skin laxity and the ideal shape, during the preliminary consultation.
Once your post-operative condition has stabilized, you can schedule a permanent makeup touch-up.
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Summary
Lower eyelid surgery is an ideal procedure for concerns such as "looking older due to drooping eyelids," "feeling tired when opening your eyes," or "wanting to restore a natural double eyelid crease."
As mentioned in the Q&A, pain and downtime are relatively mild, and the effects last long-term.
When considering treatment, receive thorough counseling at a reputable clinic and choose the surgical procedure and doctor that best suit you.
We warmly welcome you to visit our clinic for counseling alone.
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【Profile】
Plastic Surgeon/Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Ayuri Yokoyama
Japan's Leading Clinic for Beauty and Health Regenerative Medicine｜BIANCA CLINIC GINZA/OMOTESANDO
In my previous role, I was involved in establishing a clinic as a cosmetic dermatologist, from its inception to opening, and served as its director for three years.
Having worked with approximately 20,000 patients' skin and faces, contributing to the clinic's development.
To further expand the scope of treatment, I have now transitioned to BIANCA CLINIC, a leading aesthetic and regenerative medicine clinic in Japan.
We provide the latest aesthetic medical treatments for well-aging, encompassing not only cosmetic dermatology but also cosmetic surgery and internal medicine.
【Career】
2020 Graduate of the School of Medicine, Hiroshima University
2020: Worked at JCHO Tokyo Shinjuku Medical Center and affiliated hospitals (National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital, Tokyo Yamate Medical Center)
2022: Joined ELM Medical Corporation Served as Director of Azabu Clinic
2025: BIANCA joins the company
【Professional Affiliations/Qualifications】
The Japanese Society of Aesthetic Dermatology
Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine
Occupational Physician Certification
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