Revitalise Your Appearance with a Mini Brow Lift at A1 Surgery Center in Jeddah

A temporal brow lift, also known as a lateral brow lift or mini brow lift, is minimally invasive compared to a traditional brow lift. This procedure involves making a single short incision hidden within the hairline, designed to lift the outer one-third of the brow and forehead. The recovery after a mini brow lift is relatively quick, with most patients being able to return to normal activities after a few days, compared to the prolonged recovery period associated with traditional brow lift surgery.

What is a Mini Brow Lift? A mini brow lift targets only the outer third of the eyebrow and forehead region. Unlike a full brow lift, which involves a larger incision along the hairline, a mini brow lift typically involves smaller incisions within the hairline or just above the eyebrow.

During a mini brow lift, your surgeon will lift the skin and tissue in the outer third of the brow area and reposition it slightly higher to smooth out wrinkles and improve the overall appearance of the eyebrow. This procedure can be performed using various techniques, including endoscopic or traditional methods, and can be customised to meet the specific needs and goals of each patient.

A mini brow lift is a popular option for patients who want to achieve a more youthful and refreshed appearance with minimal downtime and scarring. It is often performed on younger patients who have mild to moderate sagging or drooping in the outer brow area, or on older patients who have already undergone a full brow lift and need a touch-up or revision procedure. The results of a mini brow lift are typically long-lasting, and most patients can return to work and normal activities within a week or two after the procedure.

What are the benefits of a lateral temporal lift?

  • Lifts the outer one-third of the eyebrow
  • Smooths the forehead
  • Reduces lines and wrinkles affecting the brow and forehead
  • Removes or eliminates hooded eyelids
  • Reduces the appearance of crow’s feet around the eyes
  • Gives the eyes a wider appearance without a fatigued or sleepy look

Lateral brow lift surgery achieves these benefits with minimally invasive surgical incisions expertly positioned within the hairline. The procedure is ideal for people who want to achieve subtle, natural-looking results and can be easily combined with other procedures such as blepharoplasty or a facelift. A temporal lift is most commonly combined with an eyelid lift, also known as an upper blepharoplasty. Upper eyelid surgery is designed to eliminate loose skin affecting the eyelids. A mini brow lift can also be used in combination with wrinkle-relaxing injections and dermal fillers for a synergistic approach to improving the appearance of deeper lines affecting the central part of the forehead and brow. Surgically lifting the central and inner part of the eyebrows involves more extensive surgical correction compared with lifting the temple region. The planned length and shape of the incision will be determined by the extent of surgical correction required and the patient’s goals for treatment. An expert brow lift surgeon will attempt to position incisions a minimum of 10 mm inside the hairline. A temporal brow lift involves only two short incisions, which are placed on either side of the head and can be easily carried out under local anaesthetic due to its minimally invasive nature. Recovery and healing are fairly rapid after the procedure due to the limited dissection required during the procedure.

Am I suitable for a temporal lift? Although a mini brow lift is less invasive compared with a traditional brow lift, it may not be suitable for every patient. The procedure is designed to lift a sagging or drooping outer brow in women and men. The procedure will not address a sagging inner brow. Many people will have tried non-invasive cosmetic treatments such as muscle relaxant injections before considering having a lateral brow lift. At your consultation, your surgeon will carefully listen to your needs and desires and what you would like to achieve from the temporal lift procedure. A full medical history will be taken, including any medications you may be taking. A thorough physical examination will then be performed to determine the most appropriate type of brow lift procedure to effectively lift the outer part of the eyebrows. The procedure is most suitable for women and men who are in good physical and mental health and who have developed sagging of the outer eyebrows. Patients are most commonly aged between 35 and 55. The procedure can improve vision for patients who may be experiencing visual disturbance due to an excessively low brow position combined with skin laxity affecting the upper eyelids. In these cases, the procedure should be combined with an upper blepharoplasty to eliminate hooded eyes.

What does a temporal brow lift involve? A lateral brow lift can be carried out using either local anaesthetic if the procedure is performed independently or general anaesthesia if it is combined with other facial procedures such as eyelid surgery or a mini facelift. The procedure takes between one and two hours to perform, and you will be able to go home later the same day once you have recovered from the anaesthetic effects.

The precise surgical technique and location of the incisions for a mini brow lift will be determined by your individual anatomy and your goals for treatment. Most types of brow lift surgery involve making an incision within the hair-bearing scalp to permit access to remove excess skin. The deeper muscles that may be contributing to the formation of frown lines will then be tightened to lift your eyebrows to a more youthful level. In most cases, the incision is positioned in the temporal area to address changes most commonly caused by the ageing process.

Recovery after lateral brow lift Once the lateral temporal lift procedure is complete, you will be advised to keep your head elevated for several days afterwards to accelerate the resolution of any swelling. It is normal to have visible bruising and temporary numbness, which should settle down within a few days after surgery. Bruising affecting the lower eyelid region may persist for up to 2 weeks. Any mild discomfort can be easily controlled with prescription painkillers issued by your surgeon.

You will need to attend a post-operative review appointment one week after temporal brow lift surgery to have your incision lines reviewed, and dressings changed if required. You may begin to see the initial results of surgery, although there may still be significant swelling one week after surgery. If permanent sutures were inserted at the time of surgery, they would be removed at this one-week appointment. You will be given personalised instructions on looking after your mini brow lift incisions to ensure you get the best possible healing without the risk of excessive scarring. It is important to take it easy during the first two weeks after surgery to facilitate smooth healing with minimal risk of complications occurring. After two weeks, you may restart most normal activities, and you will be able to wash your hair three days after surgery.

What are the potential risks and complications of a temporal lift? As with any surgical procedure, it is important to be aware of the risks and complications associated with a mini brow lift. Your surgeon takes appropriate precautions to minimise the risk of complications occurring, although even in the best hands, complications may still occur. Your surgeon will give detailed information on the risks to be aware of at your in-person consultation at A1 Surgery Center in Jeddah.

By choosing A1 Surgery Center in Jeddah for your mini brow lift, you are opting for expert care with a focus on achieving natural-looking, long-lasting results.