Temporal Tuck

THE TYPICAL PATIENT

• Anyone with heaviness of the upper outer eyelids, crows feet, and sagging to the outer eyebrows.
• This can be done to correct some unevenness from one side to the other.
• Temporal tuck test: Look straight ahead in the mirror and pull up and back gently on the forehead above the eyebrows. If you see a change in the eyebrows and the upper eyelids that you like, then you are an excellent candidate for the surgery.
• It is much less extensive than a formal browlift and may provide the same or nearly same results, depending on your anatomy and expectations.

THE PROCEDURE

• A small incision is placed about one inch behind the hairline and follows the curvature of your hairline for several inches. A space is made through the incision down to the eyebrow to release the ligaments and allow for elevation.
• Excess scalp is removed and the incision is closed. There is no hair shaved.
• Anesthesia is a local, or sedation (twilight) or general.
• The operation takes about 45 minutes for both sides.
• You see your results immediately.
• No dressings, drains, or garments are needed.
• This can be combined with other plastic surgical procedures.

THE RECOVERY

• You can go back to work or your usual activities within several days.
  You can shower and wash in two days.
• There is minimal to no pain.
• Swelling is mild to moderate and peaks at two days then disappears rapidly.
• Minimal or no bruising is the usual.
• Makeup can be applied within two days.
• There is no numbness.

THE RESULT

• Beautiful, balanced and proportioned elevation of the outer eyebrows and bright youthful look to the eyes.
• No visible incisions.
• A natural result that does not look artificial or unusual or surprised.
• A long lasting result that always looks better than if you did not do it.

For before and after images of this procedure click here

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