--- title: "Temple Lift | Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ozan BALIK" description: "Temple lift: why the temples and outer brows drop after 40, the 30–60 minute procedure under local anaesthesia and recovery. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozan Balık." url: "https://www.ozanbalik.com/en/temple-lift/" language: en --- Plastic Surgery # Temple Lift Temple lift: why the temples and outer brows drop after 40, the 30–60 minute procedure under local anaesthesia and recovery. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozan Balık. ## At a Glance: Temple lift Procedure time 30–60 minutes Anaesthesia Usually local anaesthesia Hospital stay Discharged the same day Recovery / return to work Full recovery about 2 weeks Follow-up 1st week *Values are averages and vary from person to person; your personal plan is made at the consultation.* ## What Is a Temple Lift? As we get older, especially after the age of 40, certain aesthetic changes are seen in the temple area due to a number of determining factors. During this period, laxity and sagging develop in this area. This presses on the outer parts of the eyebrow and eye, causing them to drop and lose their shape. In other words, aesthetic problems in the temple area also directly affect the aesthetics of the eye area. In short, this method used to achieve youthful, firm and taut temples at later ages is called a **[temple lift](https://www.ozanbalik.com/en/temple-lift/)** . When our patients come to our clinic, they pull their hair back tightly, stretch the wrinkles at the corners of their eyes, pull the tail of the eyebrows outwards and upwards and say: “This is what I want.” Sound familiar? Let's continue… ## Why Do Aesthetic Changes Occur in the Temple Area? As mentioned above, certain main factors play a role in the deformation of the temple area. In brief: gravity, advancing age, the characteristics of the skin, smoking, an inactive and stressful life, excessive exposure to wind and sun, an unbalanced and unhealthy diet and intensive use of facial expressions cause the temple area to deteriorate and lose its aesthetic structure. ## How Long Does a Temple Lift Take? A temple lift is a practical, low-risk day-case operation that gives effective results. Usually performed under local anaesthesia, it is completed in 30 to 60 minutes. Through mini incisions made in the hair-bearing area of the temples, the temple skin is pulled upwards. The excess skin is removed and the incisions are closed with special suture material. Lifting the eyebrows together with a temple lift is aesthetically a need and creates a harmonious whole. While young, taut temples make a person look younger than they are, an aesthetic intervention on the eyebrows reinforces the temple lift. A temple lift is generally considered one of the procedures of eye-area aesthetics. If the deformation of the temple is accompanied by changes in the eyelid, eyelid surgery should be added to the temple and brow lift. We can think of temple, brow and eyelid aesthetics as a triangle of beauty. ## What Is Recovery Like After the Operation, and What Should You Pay Attention To? - The patient is discharged on the day of the operation. - In the early recovery period, movements that strain the treated area should be avoided. - Full recovery takes 2 weeks. - Swelling and bruising during recovery decrease and disappear within a few days. - The scar is not visible because it lies within the hair-bearing skin of the temple. - After recovery, the temple area gains a natural and aesthetic appearance. Rejuvenated temples contribute positively to the patient's facial expression. 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