Temporal Lift

Lateral brow lift

Lifts the outer brow for a brighter look.

A temporal lift raises the outer third of the brow and the area beside the eyes. It softens a tired or heavy look through small incisions hidden in the hairline at the temples.

Anesthesia
Local or general
Surgery time
About 1 hour
Setting
Outpatient
Back to routine
About 1 week
About the procedure

What a temporal lift involves.

The outer brow is often the first part to drop with age. This can make the eyes look heavy or sad, even when the inner brow sits in a good position.

Dr. Sood makes small incisions in the hair at each temple, lifts the tissue upward and outward, and secures it. No hair is removed from the front hairline.

A temporal lift is less extensive than a full brow lift and can be paired with upper blepharoplasty or a facelift.

A subtle lift, right where you need it.
The process

From first visit to first year.

01
Consultation
We look at your brow shape, eyelids and temples to decide between a temporal lift and a full brow lift.
02
Surgery day
The procedure takes about an hour and you go home the same day.
03
Recovery
Swelling settles in about a week. Avoid strenuous activity for two to three weeks.
Candidacy

Signs you may be a candidate.

You may be a good candidate if the outer part of your brow has dropped and makes your eyes look tired.

A drooping outer brow
The tail of the brow sits lower than the rest.
A tired or sad look
Heaviness at the outer corners of the eyes.
Good inner brow position
The center of the brow does not need lifting.
A subtle change
You want a modest lift with a short recovery.
Find out if you're a candidate
FAQ

What patients ask before a temporal lift.

If your question is not here, bring it to consultation. Nothing is too small to ask.

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When can I return to work?

Most patients return in about a week.

Can I combine it with eyelid surgery?

Yes. It pairs well with upper blepharoplasty.

How long do results last?

Several years or longer, as the brow continues to age naturally.

Where are the scars?

In the hair at the temples, where they are hidden.

How is it different from a brow lift?

A temporal lift targets only the outer brow. A brow lift raises the whole brow and forehead.

About

About Dr. Sood

Aditya Sood, MD, MBA, FACS

Board-certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon

Dr. Aditya Sood is an American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified plastic surgeon with over 12 years of experience specializing in a variety of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic procedures. His focus lies in advanced aesthetic surgery of the face, breast and body.

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