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A temporal brow lift involves only lifting the outer 1/3 or corners of the brow, without affecting the central portion of the brow. In some patients, lifting the outer brow is all that is needed either due to lateral brow position, shape, or the contour of the soft tissues around the outer part of the eye and upper eyelid area. The advantage of such a procedure would be the speedier recovery and decreased overall bruising, swelling, risk, etc. The disadvantage would be that it does not address the central part of the brow, which is often needed.All the best,
lift templesThank you for your question. The temporal lift is recommended with the idea to lift the brow laterally to labiate the hooding of the eyelid.
Facial aging can have a significantimpact upon the brow and forehead regions. It’s not unusual to see a wide range of anatomic variationsin response to facial aging. Forthese reasons there are multiple surgical procedures designed to elevate thebrow.Most browlift procedures aredesigned to lift the entire brow in an upward direction. This can be done with an open techniquewhich involves making an incision across the top the head or an endoscopicapproach through small incisions.Another option is the lateralbrowlift. This procedure does not elevate the entire brow but instead onlyelevates the lateral half of the brow. The technique involves making bilateral temporal incisions and raisingthe lateral brow in an upward direction.The lateral browlift is utilizedwhen the lateral half of the brow needs elevation, but the central browdoesn’t. The procedure is anexcellent tool for shaping the eye brow as well.Lateral brow lifts don’t elevatethe hairline. They are associatedwith lower complication rates and less down time.The lateral browlift is anexcellent option for treating patients with isolated lateral brow descent. In this group, results are excellentwith rapid recoveries and minimal complication rates.
Temporal brow lifts are a limited lift for the outer third of the brows. They can be performed under local anesthesia. The incision for the temporal brow lift is not always as hidden as desirable
A temporal brow lift is a lift of the outer portion of the brow. It can be done in conjunction with an endoscopic brow lift or as stand alone procedure. In some patients, the lateral lift is all you need. There is less down time and patients really like the results. Good luck!
Hello, Temporal browlifts are small incision procedures that are used to lift the outside portion of the eyebrows to decrease the hooding that occurs above the outside area on the upper eyelid. It is a lower risk procedure than can often being combined with upper blepharoplasty (eyelid tuck) to optimize the look of the upper eye region. If a patient needs the central portion of the eyebrows, or the central and outside portion of the eyebrows lifted, then procedures such as endoscopic browlift or transblepharoplasty corrugator muscle resection can be used to shape the affected areas. An evaluation by a specialist in facial plastic surgery who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, can help you decide on which procedure would fit you best. Good luck, Dr. Shah
It depends on who is performing the surgery. Generally speaking, temporal brow lift only addresses drooping of the outer portion of the eyebrow (which is the most important region to be treated). The terminology is variable and not consistent amongst surgeons.
We individualize our browlift procedures based on each persons anatomy and needs. The goals can vary from elevating various parts of the brow, to addressing active muscles creating undesirable folds, to raising or lowering the hairline. We describe the details of our temporal browlift in our book The Art and Craft of Facial Rejuvenation. We recommend it for patients who have descent of the brow laterally or on the side. This not only provides a nice arch and lift to the brow but allows a more natural blepharoplasty by opening up the eye to the side.
A temporal brow lift is great for patients who only have lateral brow heaviness (the tail or outside part of the brow). This will not address the inside part of the eyebrow. If you have heavy lateral brows or excess lateral upper eyelid skin, including a temporal brow lift can improve the overall rejuvenation of the area.
The temporal brow lift allows the elevation of the tail of the brow through small incisions in the hairline over the temples. Dissection is carried forward towards the brow to mobilize the tissue. The skin is then draped back in a higher position and the incision is closed. Temporal lift is good for patients who need the outer part of the brow lifted.The traditional techniques of brow lift use incisions in the hair above the forehead and brow which permits elevation of the entire brow.
