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Will a Temporal Lift For Brows And Excess Eyelid Skin Alter the Hairline? (photo)

asked 8 months ago by bluedawn in Miami
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 455 times
Tags: eyebrows, excess skin, hairline, temples

I am considering a temporal lift to elevate the side of my eyebrows and correct excess skin on upper lids. Will the placing of the incisions alter the hairline in the temple earea?

26 answers to Will a Temporal Lift For Brows And Excess Eyelid Skin Alter the Hairline? (photo)

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Type of brow lift

Probably the best brow lift for you would be the trichophytic hairline brow lift. You also seem to have some eyelid ptosis and may benefit from correction of that
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Temporal brow lifting and your hairline

From your picture, it looks as though you have a great hairline to hide any scars. The incisions for a temporal browlift are usually made right at the hairline, so your hairline should be okay and your hair should do a great job of hiding your scars. see video
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift & Hairlines

It depends on how it is performed. When I perform a temporal or lateral brow lift I usually place the incision in the hair which only slightly moves the hairline (up & back). If I need to move the hairline then I plan on a different incision. So, it can be accomplished either way. I would discuss a minimally invasive brow lift, as well, for a gentle forehead elevation and small trim of the upper lids. From your photos you will look great. Good luck! more
Hannah Vargas, MD

Kansas City Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.vargasfaceandskin.com

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A limited incision, temporal or lateral brow lift can alter the hairline, or not

A limited incision, temporal or lateral brow lift generally involves using very small incisions above the hairline in the temporal region to elevate the lateral aspect of the eyebrows and improve the contour of the upper eyelids in this region. I will generally place the incisions involved in this procedure above the hairline and remove some skin in addition to elevating the muscle and soft tissue beneath the skin. Removing a small amount of skin in this area further... more
Michael R. Macdonald, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drmmacdonald.com

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Temple lift and incision options

A temporal brow lift is a nice procedure that addresses lateral brow ptosis (sagging). It will not address the medial brow (the portion of the brow that is closest to the upper part of the nose). Typically, 1-2cm of skin is removed. If the incision is placed in the hair it is well camoflouged but you will get a slight alteration in the hairline position. If the incision is placed just in front of the hairline the position of the hairline will not change but the scar will be more visible... more
Todd C. Miller, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Temple lift with facelifts and effect on hairline

Temple lifts are usually done with a small incision behind the hairline. for most patients this will not have a significant change in the hairline or sideburn. If the incision is place at the hairline. it can actually lower it and can be used for this purpose in some patients
Jed H. Horowitz, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.pacificcenterplasticsurgery.com

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A temporal (lateral) brow lift is tried-and-true to raise the eyebrow arch, smooth wrinkles & reduce frown lines

Although the browlift technique can be used purposely to alter the hairline position, your hairline should remain in the same position. It depends on the technique used by the surgeon. For our readers, the ideal female eyebrow should curve upwards to the arch, going from inner to outer (just look at eyebrows in photos of people you find attractive). Over time, the outer eyebrow drops down. A temporal brow lift is really the gold standard technique for elevating the outer half (i.e. the... more
Ariel N. Rad, MD, PhD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Temporal lift will raise the hairline

A temporal lift will raise the hairline. For men or women with receding hairlines or high foreheads, a temporal lift may elongate the forehead. As with all facial operations, a procedure for you has to be designed taking into account your facial structure. If the incision is placed in front of the harline, just be advised that the scarring may be evident and this would be a downside that most patients would not elect to risk.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Hairline and temporal browlift

Yes, your hairline will change after any browlift procedure. How depends on the approach and incision placement chosen by your surgeon. For instance, a majority of women in their 40s and 50s experience some degree of temporal hairline recession. of the incision is placed within this thinning hair. the hairline esthetics may barely change. if the incision is placed behind the thinning hair, the hairline will be higher. Therefore, I like to use a hairline-lowering or... more
Frank P. Fechner, MD

Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drfechner.com

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Temporal brow lift and the hairline

If the incision is made right in front of the hairline, it will not change it. If the incision is made back within the scalp, then, whatever skin is removed to elevate the temporal brow will recede the hairline about that amount. If there is no skin removed, then the longevity of the brow lift will likely be relatively short
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

lvcosmeticsurgery.com

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Isolated temporal lift not meant to correct upper eyelids

Isolated temporal lifts usually do not address the upper excess skin on the upper eyelids. Based on your photo, a blepharoplasty may be the best solution for you.
Donna Rich, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Questions about a temporal lift

Whether your temporal lift alters your hairline depends on where your surgeon puts the incision. If it is put right at the front hairs it will not alter the hairline. If done well the scar should heal inconspicuously though I do not like it when the scar extends down toward the sideburn. it needs to stay short and limited. It does a very good job of lift the lateral brow because it's closer. When the scar is placed within the temporal scalp the scar is completely hidden, the hairline... more
Ronald Schuster, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.drschuster.com

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Will temporal browlift change my temporal hairline?

The answer to your question depends on the browlift technique incorporated. My approach in your case would be the limited incision foreheadplasty popularized by Dr. David Knize. Your temporal hair line would not be changed substantially.
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

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Will a Temporal Lift For Brows And Excess Eyelid Skin Alter the Hairline?

A Lateral Brow Lift won't raise the frontal hairline but it is a limited Brow Lifting technique and your entire brow(s) are low. You really should consider a formal brow Lift before removing upper eyelid skin which is more likely to cause the brows to lower if performed initially.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lateral brow lift

A lateral brow lift can be done with the scar within the hair of the scalp. Placement along the area of a "part" allows the direct elevation of the hair into a normal alignment with the forehead area so as to be minimally changed. The lower hairline actually conforms to the edge of hair causing little if any overt changes in your hair line.
Ricardo Izquierdo, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Temporal browlift and changing hairline

I am considering a temporal lift to elevate the side of my eyebrows and correct excess skin on upper lids. Will the placing of the incisions alter the hairline in the temple area? Looking at your picture I would be very cautious about recommending just a temporal brow lift. You have brow ptosis both medially and laterally and I think you will get better cosmetic result with a full brow lift. Endoscopic brow lift should work well as it does not change your hairline. more
Raj Chowdary, MD

Allentown Plastic Surgeon
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Temporal Brow Lift Rejuvenates Mid Face as Well as Brow

A temporal brow lift can be an excellent procedure for the person that is showing early facial aging but does not yet need a full facelit. It lifts the position of the lateral eyebrows without the unnatural surprise in the center. It puts eyebrows and upper lid lashes in the right relationship to one another. It suspends the cheek fat pad back to its position on the cheekbone and shortens the downward descent of the eyelid-cheek junction. The scar can be concealed in the... more
Mary Lee Peters, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Temporal Brow Lift and the Hairline

The effect that a temporal browlift will have on the hairline will depend upon where the incisions are placed. The biggest complaint, however, that you will likely have from a temporal browlift is sensory changes in your scalp. It is for this reason that I have largely converted to lifting the brows with browpexy procedures. A browpexy lifts the brow through the same incision that will be made in the upper lids for the upper lid blepharoplasty. There are no scars in... more
Gary D. Breslow, MD

Paramus Plastic Surgeon
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Temporal lift will alter your hairline by raising it.

Temporal lift will alter your hairline by raising it. That is why we invented the Irregular Trichophytic Hairline Forehead Lift. The hair grows thru the scar and the hairline can be lowered at the same time. Because of these advantages plus the fact that lateral browlifts often create an evil look. Gravity works over the entire brow as we age and the entire brow can be raised NATURALLY and without distortion. We don't want to change a person's look; we only want to remove... more
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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I agree with Dr. Mayl.

With due respect, I think you are being given poor advice. You clearly appear to need a more comprehensive forehead procedure. I think an endoscopic forehead lift is what you need. There is no question that removing a small amount of hair bearing skin above the ears as part of the endoscopic procedure appears to be indicated. However, an isolated temporal lift will leave you looking deformed. While you do not need to be lifted until you look frightened, the... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Temporal browlift and blepharoplasty

A temporal brow lift will elevate your lateral brow somewhat but more importantly it will support it. It is designed to elevate and support your lateral brow fat pad. It will not address excess skin laxity or correct orbital fat herniation. Every patient is different but I rarely perform a temporal lift alone. Most(but not all) patients require at least some upper lid work to clean up this area. I place my temporal incisions behind the hairline. This raises the hairline slightly in... more
Von Graham, MD

New Orleans Facial Plastic Surgeon
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A temportal lift will not be sufficient to improve your lids.

The temporal lift can elevate the lateral (outside) section of the brows but does little for the lids. The temporal lifts effect on the hairline depends on which style of temporal lift is used. There are several and each has its advantages and disadvantages. The major problem with all forms of brow lifts is that typically the less invasive have poor durability while the more invasive may last a lifetime. An in person consultation with a plastic surgeon experienced in the... more
Nathan Mayl, MD

Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon
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Hairline change with a brow lift

Hello, The answer is, yes, it can but it depends. First of all, you have a lovely face and your hairline would probably be described by most surgeons as medium to high. This means a few things: 1. A brow/temporal lift can be performed on you with nice results but you want to avoid turning what is currently a very attractive, graceful forehead into something that is too tall or high. If your temporal lift is being performed behind the hairline with the... more
Chase Lay, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.chaselaymd.com

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Eyebrows

I place my incision behind the hairline. This shouild elevate the hairline. However I have never had a complaint that the hairline was significantly altered. You may also need an upper bleph to solve your problem
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Temporal lifting and hairline

The short answer is yes. This is why I use a somewhat unique technique that I refer to as a 'lateral hood lift.' The lateral hood lift alters the hairline in a positive manner in that it closes the area of temporal recess that all of us have. In addition to addressing the recess it takes advantage of two separate planes to achieve its goal. The anchoring support plane is pre-periosteal taking advantage of full galeal support(deep structure) while the... more
Rian Maercks, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Temporal lift to lift side of eyebrows can work

But there are other alternatives that are less invasive like the YoungVolumizer, the breakthrough incision less face lift. Below is a video to illustrate our answer better. We have other informative videos and information on our website and a link is included to help you find us. see video
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

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