Face — Treatment
Just the outer brow,
lifted.
The brow does not age uniformly. The outer third — the tail — descends first, and most. A temporal lift addresses precisely that, and nothing more. Less surgery, smaller incisions, faster recovery; and for the right patient, the only correction needed.
What it is & what it isn't
A temporal lift (also called a lateral brow lift) elevates the outer portion of the eyebrow through small incisions hidden in the hair at the temples. The underlying tissues are lifted in a controlled vector and suspended with permanent internal sutures. The medial brow — the inner section — is left untouched.
What it isn't
Not a full brow lift. We use this when the issue is only the outer brow; if the medial brow has also descended, you may need the larger procedure. Not a substitute for Botox in a younger face with no descent — temporary chemical lift is a more appropriate first step there.
The practical detail
What you are actually committing to.
- Procedure time
- 45–90 minutes
- Anaesthesia
- Sedation or local
- Stay in Antalya
- Typically 2–3 days
- Flying home
- Typically 3–5 days
- Light exercise
- Typically 1–2 weeks
- Full exercise
- Typically 3–4 weeks
- Final result
- Typically 6–8 weeks
- Scarring
- Two small incisions, hidden behind the temple hairline
- Permanence
- Long-lasting; the medial brow may continue to descend separately
These figures are typical ranges, for planning your trip. Your own treatment and recovery timeline is assessed and decided by Dr. Meral — at consultation, and again as your healing progresses.
How it unfolds
The consultation
Where the brow is actually low — outer only, or also medial. We mark this with you sitting, not lying back. The line on your chart is not the same as the line in your mirror.
The plan
Markings made with the head in natural position. The vector of lift is chosen — usually upward and slightly outward — and the precise scalp incision lines are drawn.
The surgery
Two small incisions hidden in the temple hairline. The tissues are released from their descended position and suspended at the new height with permanent sutures fixed to the deep temporal fascia.
The first night
Light pressure dressing. Minimal discomfort for most patients.
Recovery
Among the gentler face procedures. Light bruising and swelling for 5–7 days. The temples feel tight for a few weeks; this is the suspension settling. Back to ordinary social life in 7–10 days. Final lift visible at 6–8 weeks.
A typical course, not a promise — healing differs from person to person. Dr. Meral reviews you at each follow-up and decides when each step is right for you.
This may be for you if
- Your outer brows have descended — the tail sits noticeably lower than the inner brow
- Botox at the outer brow no longer gives you the lift it used to
- You want the smallest correction that solves the actual problem
- You understand: this addresses the outer brow, nothing else
This is not for you if
- Your whole brow has descended evenly — a full forehead lift will give you a more balanced result
- You're hoping to fix upper-lid heaviness — eyelid surgery may be the surgery you actually need
- You have a very high or receding hairline — the incision placement becomes less ideal
- You expect no change in expression — the lift will, by design, change how the eye reads
Begin
A conversation,
not a quote.
- +90 532 508 39 50
- info@mertmeral.com
- Hours
- Monday — Saturday · 09:00 — 19:00 (UTC+3)