The temporal lift at a glance
- Duration1 hour
- AnaesthesiaGeneral or local with sedation
- Hospital stayDay surgery
- Social downtime7 days
- How long the result lasts1 to 4 years
- Price€3,000 to €5,000
The temporal lift raises the outer part of the eyebrow, smooths crow’s feet, treats laxity of the temple and opens up the eyes, without changing your features. The scar, 3 to 4 cm long, is hidden in the hair and closed with a continuous intradermal suture: no stitches are visible. The operation takes 1 hour, under general anaesthesia or local anaesthesia with sedation, as day surgery at Clinique Oxford in Cannes. Social downtime is 7 days; the final result is reached at 2 months and lasts 1 to 4 years, maintained with botulinum toxin.
Price: €3,000 to €5,000, on a written quote after a consultation (€100).
Who is it for?
The temporal lift is for women and men who, usually from the age of 40, have:
- a drooping tail of the eyebrow, which closes up the eyes;
- crow’s feet;
- laxity of the temple and the outer corner of the eye;
- a tired or sad look, even though the middle of the eyebrow is well positioned.
If the whole eyebrow is low, or if the forehead is lined, a brow lift is indicated; if the upper eyelid is heavy, a blepharoplasty.
Before: drooping tail of the eyebrow, crow’s feet. The arrows show the direction of the pull.
Temporal lift, brow lift or botulinum toxin?
| Temporal lift | Brow lift | Botulinum toxin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What is treated | Tail of the eyebrow, crow’s feet, sagging temple | Drooping eyebrows, forehead lines, frown lines | Crow’s feet, forehead and frown lines. Raises the eyebrow slightly |
| Scar | 3 to 4 cm, in the hair | In the hair: 3 to 5 incisions of 1 cm (endoscopic) or one continuous incision (coronal) | None |
| Duration | 1 hour | 1 hour | 10 to 15 minutes |
| Social downtime | 7 days | 15 days | None |
| How long the result lasts | 1 to 4 years | 4 to 12 years | 2 to 6 months |
Which procedures is it combined with?
The temporal lift is rarely performed on its own. It is an add-on that harmonises the result of a blepharoplasty, a brow lift, a midface lift or a deep plane (face and neck) lift. See also the overview of all facelifts.
Overview
Overview: A 3 to 4 cm scar in the hair at the temple, closed with a continuous intradermal suture; the vertical pull raises the tail of the eyebrow and the temple.
How does the operation take place?
- ConsultationAt the practice, 101 rue d’Antibes, Cannes (€100): analysis of the eyes, choice of procedures, information on the risks, written quote. Statutory 15-day cooling-off period.
- Anaesthetic consultationWith an anaesthetist.
- OperationAt Clinique Oxford in Cannes, as day surgery, under general anaesthesia or local anaesthesia with sedation, lasting 1 hour.
- TechniqueA 3 to 4 cm incision in the hair; vertical traction that repositions the eyebrow, opens up the eyes and smooths the skin of the temple and outer corner of the eye; continuous intradermal suture, with no visible stitches.
- Follow-upCheck-up consultations on day 7, day 15 and at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months.
What is the recovery like?
- Home the same evening, with no dressing.
- Pain: none or little, rather discomfort or tightness at the temples.
- Swelling is common, for a few days.
- First shampoo the next day.
- Social life: 7 days of social downtime.
- Work and sport: 15 days.
- No stitches to remove.
Where will you be?
14 days after the procedure
What are the risks?
Like any surgery, the temporal lift carries risks, which are rare and explained at consultation:
- haematoma;
- localised hair loss along the scar;
- temporary changes in sensation in the temple;
- asymmetry of the eyebrows;
- injury to the frontal branch of the facial nerve, exceptional and usually temporary.
Choosing a qualified, experienced and reputable surgeon reduces these risks, and can even eliminate some of them.
How long does the result last?
The result looks natural: the structures, in particular the tail of the eyebrow, return to the position they occupied a few years earlier. It lasts less long than a deep plane facelift, 1 to 4 years, and is maintained with botulinum toxin injections.
Dr Médard de Chardon’s experience
- Qualified plastic surgeon specialising in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, former Chef de Clinique (university hospital senior registrar), Nice Faculty of Medicine; in practice in Cannes since 2011; member of SOFCEP (French Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), SOFCPRE (French Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) and ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery).
- More than 1,000 facelifts performed.
See the before and after photos of facelifts.
How much does a temporal lift cost in Cannes?
€3,000 to €5,000
€3,000 to €5,000, on a written quote after the consultation (€100). A cosmetic facelift is not reimbursed by the Assurance Maladie or by mutuelles (top-up health insurance).
Book an appointment: +33 (0)4 93 68 86 68 or Doctolib.
Frequently asked questions about the temporal lift
Does a temporal lift change your expression?
No. It returns the tail of the eyebrow to the position it occupied a few years earlier, without changing your features.
Is the temporal lift scar visible?
No. It is 3 to 4 cm long and lies within the hair; the suture is intradermal, with no visible stitches.
Can a temporal lift be done on its own?
It is possible, but it is most often combined with a blepharoplasty or another lift for a harmonious result.
How long does the result of a temporal lift last?
1 to 4 years. It is maintained with botulinum toxin injections.
Temporal lift or botulinum toxin: which should I choose?
Botulinum toxin smooths crow’s feet for 2 to 6 months, without surgery. The temporal lift repositions the tail of the eyebrow and the skin of the temple for the long term; it is then maintained with botulinum toxin.
How much does a temporal lift cost in Cannes?
The price is set on a written quote after the consultation (€100). It ranges from €3,000 to €5,000. A cosmetic facelift is not reimbursed by the Assurance Maladie or by mutuelles.