Differentiating between Hairline & Temporal Brow Lift

A brow lift, also known as forehead lift, is a cosmetic procedure which aims to place the eyebrows in a more alert and youthful position. This blog explains two different ways of performing a brow lift in Dubai to explain how both procedures differ.

Explaining Hairline Brow Lift

A hairline brow lift is a modification of brow lift surgery which is suitable for people having big foreheads due to receding hairlines. Unlike temporal brow lift, hairline lift does not predominantly focus on the lateral one-third part of the eyebrows. It addresses the overall problems related to the forehead and the eyebrows to rejuvenate one’s appearance thoroughly. The targeted issues include: frown lines, wrinkles on the bridge of the nose, deep creases on the forehead, and hooded eyes.

During hairline brow lift, Plastic Surgeons draw incisions on the area that marks the beginning of the hairline and the end of forehead skin. These openings are then used to make adjustments and remove extra skin tissue from the face. In this way, Plastic Surgeons don’t have to remove scalp to tighten the facial skin and they are also able to shorten the high hairline that makes you look bald.

The surgical scars usually stay visible for several weeks following the surgery. However, they fade away with time and thus become easy to hide. A hairline brow lift serves the following purposes:

• Lifts sloppy eyebrows uniformly

• Removes excess, loose skin

• Conceals hair thinning or loss at the front

• Gives a balanced and aesthetically pleasing look 

• Provides long-term results

Explaining Temporal Brow Lift

Temporal or lateral brow lift introduces changes in the forehead and the brows simultaneously by making the incisions on the lateral sides of the head. It lifts the one-third portion of the eyebrows to make them an elevated and attractive look.

During temporal brow lift addresses problems like hooded eyes and droopy eyebrows both of which happen due to increasing laxity of skin. It is important to highlight that this version of brow lift does not correct frown (vertical creases between the eyebrows) or Glabellar lines (horizontal creases on the forehead). However, it can be performed with other cosmetic procedures like an eyelid surgery to achieve dramatic results.

The incisions involved in temporal brow lift are usually one-inch long and are placed on the sides of the head, just above the forehead level. Therefore, you don’t have to fret post-surgical scars as they are quite easy to conceal. Once incisions are drawn, skin and underlying tissue, including fat layers and muscles, are pulled backs.

Patients can expect to obtain the following aesthetic results from the temporal brow lift:

• Arched brows

• No more skin sagging

• Wide eyes without hooded appearance

• Smooth forehead and the area between eyebrows

• Alert and rested look

• Improved vision

• Long-lasting results

Which One is For You?

It is best to have a detailed consultation session with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to identify the most suitable approach for one’s condition. Generally, experts advise their patients to go for a temporal lift if:

• They have considerable sagging in the outer edges of the brows

• Their medial brow is still toned and in a good condition

• They do not a comprehensive overhaul of the eyebrows

Hairline brow lift is suggested to individuals if:

• They are experiencing flat brows

• They have high hairlines with big foreheads

• They can afford to have visible surgical scars for some time

Do You Want to Know More?

If you are interested in seeking advice or knowing more about brow lift or forehead lift in Dubai, feel free to contact the Al Shunnar patient care team. Our coordinators will readily schedule a personal consultation session for you with one of our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.