Temporal Brow Lift
What is aesthetic forehead and/or temple lift (brow lift) surgery?
Normally, there are transverse lines on the forehead, the depth of which differs from person to person. Between the eyebrows, these lines become vertical. As with the facial skin, the forehead skin begins to loosen and sag in parallel with the progression of age and the existing lines become deeper. Over time, the eyebrows go down and a tired-looking facial expression emerges. Malnutrition, smoking, irregular lifestyle, stress, air pollution, inadequate or no skin care, the effect of gravity and facial expressions facilitate this aesthetically disturbing result.
Average Length of Stay:
7 Days
Hospitalisation:
1 Day
Duration of Operation:
2 – 4 Hour
Anesthesia Type:
General Anesthesia
Healing Process:
1-2 weeks
Who are the best applicants for this surgery?
This surgery is usually applied to male and female patients over the age of 40 who have no other health problems. With forehead lift surgery, the lines on the forehead are minimized. The eyebrows drooping over the eyes are lifted and brought to where they should be, giving the person a fresh look. At the same time, some of the lines near the eyes can be removed to some extent.
How is the surgery done?
If there is a large amount of sagging and the skin needs to be removed, the classical forehead lift method is applied. In the classical method, the hairline is 4-5 cm. A crown-like scar remains behind, but this scar is hidden in the scalp. Forehead lift surgery can be performed by endoscopic method recently. In patients who do not need to remove excess tissue, the same result can be obtained with 3 or 4 incisions of 2 cm in the scalp from behind the hairline.
After Surgery?
Early period after surgery usually passes on at ease. There may be general swelling and bruising on the forehead and around the eyes. There may be a feeling of drowsiness and tension. These go away on their own within 2 weeks. Head wraps can be applied to leave eyes, nose and mouth open. The dressing is opened after 2 days. General inspection and dressing change is made. The hair is washed and the dressing is put back on if necessary. Stitches are removed after 5-7 days.
Turning back to usual life?
The surgery gives good results. The person can return to work within 1-2 weeks, and can apply make-up. It is recommended to avoid heavy exercises and sun for 1 month and to protect it from external impacts. Since the newly formed shape of the forehead and eyebrows will be affected by gravity, it sometimes lasts 5-10 years, sometimes for a lifetime, depending on the person’s body.