TEMPLE LIFT
Temporal Lift (FoxEye / CatEye) Surgery: For a More Attractive and Dynamic Gaze
A Temporal Lift, also known by its popular names FoxEye or CatEye surgery, is an effective surgical method for those who desire a more attractive, sharper, and dynamic facial expression. This procedure is not just a brow lift; it reshapes all the soft tissues around the eyes by lifting them upwards and outwards.
How is a Temporal Lift Performed?
The surgery is performed through incisions of about 3 cm made within the hairline of the temple area. These incisions are hidden among the hair to be invisible.
• Using an endoscopic method, the outer edge of the eyebrow, the outer corner of the eye, and the mid-face tissues are released from the bone.
• These released structures are then pulled upwards and outwards and securely fixed to the temple muscle.
Surgical Process and Recovery
• The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and takes about 2 hours.
• A one-night hospital stay is generally sufficient.
• Due to the fixation to the temple muscle, a moderate level of pain may be felt in the first few days post-surgery. This pain can be managed with simple oral painkillers within 3-4 days.
When Are the Results Visible?
The results obtained in the first few days after a Temporal Lift may appear slightly exaggerated. This is because the lifted tissues will gradually relax over time, settling into a more natural position.
• From the 20th day onward, the swollen and overly lifted appearance begins to diminish.
• By the end of the second month, the intended natural and permanent result becomes fully apparent.
What Does a Temporal Lift Achieve?
With this surgery, not only the outer part of the brow but also:
• The outer corner of the eye,
• The soft tissues around the eye,
• And even the mid-face region are lifted.
As a result, the facial expression becomes:
• More attractive (CatEye effect),
• More striking (FoxEye effect),
• And more dynamic in appearance.
Will There Be a Scar?
Since the surgical incision is located within the hairline, it is not visible. Once the healing process is complete, especially after the second month, the incision scar becomes almost completely unnoticeable.
A Temporal Lift is especially beneficial for individuals whose outer eye corners droop, giving their gaze a tired or expressionless appearance. When performed with proper patient selection and by an experienced surgeon, the results of this surgery are of a quality that can be enjoyed with satisfaction for many years.