The upper face frames expression. Planning here is about position and balance rather than about removing tissue, and it is assessed together with the rest of the face.
Upper facial ageing
Descent of the brow and temple, changes in forehead lines and a loss of volume around the upper orbit all contribute to how tired or heavy the upper face can look.
Assessing which of these is dominant determines what may help — and what will not.
Brow position and the temple area
Brow position is assessed in repose and in animation, and in relation to the eyelids, the forehead and the hairline. Temple changes influence the lateral brow and the upper cheek.
These structures work together, which is why isolated treatment of one point rarely produces a balanced result.
Surgical planning and possible techniques
Depending on the individual assessment, the medical team may consider approaches that reposition the brow and the temple through incisions placed to respect the hairline and natural lines.
Jelan Clinic lists temple lift and brow lift among its facial procedures. Endoscopic techniques are listed as available when available; the appropriate choice is a clinical decision for your case.
Recovery
Recovery is staged, with swelling and bruising in the early period followed by gradual settling. Your medical team sets the individual instructions and reviews.
Nobody can promise a specific aesthetic outcome, and the aim is natural repositioning rather than a changed expression.
Step by step
- 1 · Assessment — Brow position at rest and in animation, temple volume, hairline and symmetry.
- 2 · Planning — Incision planning, the structures to be addressed, and how it relates to your facial balance.
- 3 · Procedure — Performed in the appropriate medical environment set out in your plan.
- 4 · Recovery — Written aftercare, staged settling, and scheduled reviews.
Practical points for patients
- Bring photographs that show your brow position at rest and when animated.
- Ask how the plan relates to the rest of your face.
- Ask where incisions are placed and how they are planned.
- Ask what the procedure does not change.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as a forehead lift?
Related upper-face concepts are described with different terms. Your surgeon will explain which applies to your case.
Can it be combined with a facelift?
Sometimes procedures are combined, but that is a clinical decision based on your assessment.
Will my expression change?
The aim is natural repositioning. Discuss your concerns openly with your clinician.
How is suitability decided?
By the clinician, after an individual assessment of your case.
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This article is educational information only. It does not diagnose, does not recommend a treatment for you, and does not promise any outcome. The suitability of any treatment is determined by our medical team after an individual assessment.