What is the cost, recovery time ,and how long do results last with a temple lift? ( only the tail of the eyebrow). (photo)

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I do not want an upper eyelid surgery or use any more Botox. My problem is that I have some hooding over my upper lids and outer corners of my eyes and crinkley skin below lower lids and small crow's feet only when I smile. When I gently put one finger on my temple and pull back just a bit, it lifts the folded skin on the outer corner of my eye and smooths out the wrinkles and that is just the effect that I want, it rejuvenates me, naturally looking without invasive surgery. Thank you.

Cameron Chesnut, MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

A temporal brow lift can be an excellent option to address the outside half of the brow. It is minimally invasive, has a relatively short recovery time, and when performed properly can give an excellent duration with scars that are completely inconspicuous.If you are wanting to avoid surgery altogether, some forehead reflation with filler can get a decent amount of brow lift and a relatively long duration without a neuromodulator like Botox or surgery. This is something we have been performing for quite some time, but has recently become popular and has been coined "no-tox."Your first step is to seek consultation, as it is difficult to tell based on your photos whether a brow lift or no-tox would work well. I know you are wanting to avoid it, but an upper eyelid surgery may really be your best option.To ensure you are receiving the highest level of care, seek out a modernly trained, new-school dermatologic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is board certified and fellowship trained in one of these "core four" cosmetic specialties.Cameron Chesnut#realself500 Physician#notox#botox#dysport

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.
Best wishes,

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO · Answer

Temple lift is a quick operation and working down time is a day or two. Sutures come out in 4-5 days. If develop bruising, may take several days to disappear but can be covered with concealers. Cost varies with surgeons and where you do the surgery. May be $3500-7000. Good luck

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The brow position looks acceptable, therefore a browlift is not required and would make the patient  look too surprised. An upper blepharoplasty procedure would accomplish removing the excess skin on the upper lids creating the hooded look. For many examples and more information, please see the link and the video below

Humberto Palladino, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your photos. Looks like you are a good candidate for eyelid lift but if you want something more permanent and no more botox or surgery you should try ulthera. Is a permanent solution and has good results for lifting the lateral tail of the eyebrow. Hope this helps

What is the cost, recovery time ,and how long do results last with a temple lift? ( only the tail of the eyebrow). (photo)

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