What does it improve?
Drooping outer eyebrows
Hollowing or volume loss in the temple area
A tired or sad facial expression
Mild sagging of the upper face
Signs of aging around the eyes
How is it performed?
Small incisions (typically 1–2 cm) are made within the hairline.
Tissue planes are visualized using an endoscope.
The temporal fascia and surrounding soft tissues are carefully released.
The outer brow and temple tissues are elevated upward.
The tissues are secured using sutures or fixation devices.
Advantages
✅ No large incisions
✅ Scars are hidden within the hair
✅ More natural-looking results
✅ Less swelling and bruising compared with traditional open techniques
✅ Faster recovery
✅ Can be combined with brow lift procedures
Procedure Duration
Typically 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on whether additional procedures are performed.
Recovery Swelling and a feeling of tightness during the first 3–7 days
Return to social activities within 7–10 days
Final results continue to settle over several weeks to months
Who is a good candidate?
Patients with mild to moderate temporal or outer brow drooping
Individuals seeking a more youthful and refreshed upper face
Patients who do not want a full facelift
Those looking for natural-looking results
Limitations
In cases of advanced skin laxity, endoscopic temporal lifting alone may not be sufficient. It may be combined with an endoscopic brow lift, midface lift, or facelift for optimal results. From a facial aesthetics perspective: In the right patient, this is one of the most effective procedures for naturally correcting a tired facial expression.