How is a Temporal Brow Lift Different from Other Lift Methods?

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.

A temporal browlift is performed through an incision in the temporal or above the ear. An endoscopic browlift is performed using an endoscope through incisions in the top of the hair, and a pretrichophytic browlift is performed through incision in front of the hairline. All have their unique purpose and indication. 

Facial aging can have a significant
impact upon the brow and forehead regions.  It’s not unusual to see a wide range of anatomic variations
in response to facial aging.  For
these reasons there are multiple surgical procedures designed to elevate the
brow.

Most browlift procedures are
designed to lift the entire brow in an upward direction.  This can be done with an open technique
which involves making an incision across the top the head or an endoscopic
approach through small incisions.

Another option is the lateral
browlift. This procedure does not elevate the entire brow but instead only
elevates the lateral half of the brow. 
The technique involves making bilateral temporal incisions and raising
the lateral brow in an upward direction.

The lateral browlift is utilized
when the lateral half of the brow needs elevation, but the central brow
doesn’t.  The procedure is an
excellent tool for shaping the eye brow as well.

Lateral brow lifts don’t elevate
the hairline.  They are associated
with lower complication rates and less down time.

The lateral browlift is an
excellent option for treating patients with isolated lateral brow descent.  In this group, results are excellent
with 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.