Facial surgery · Buenos Aires
Temporal Lift
in Buenos Aires
The temporal lift repositions the outer brow tail and the lateral periorbital tissues, opening up the eye area without altering the expression. The indication and the scope are defined at an individual assessment consultation; results vary by patient and cannot be guaranteed.
Dr. Jenny Ortega De La Rosa Plastic SurgeonM.N. 146.616Titular Member of the SCPBA
Results vary by patient and cannot be guaranteed. The indication and scope of any procedure are defined only after an individual medical assessment.
- 45–90 minDuration
- Sedation / GeneralAnaesthesia
- 7–10 daysPresentable
- Days 7–10Suture removal
- Deep Plane FaceliftCombines with
Timings are indicative. Every recovery is individual and is adjusted at each check-up.
It all starts with a consultation
At the consultation we assess the position of the brow tail and the lateral periorbital area, and define whether the temporal lift is what applies in your case.
Every surgery begins with a personalised assessment consultation.The surgery
The incision hides
in the hair.
The superficial temporal fascia — also called the temporoparietal fascia — is a continuous sheet of fibromuscular tissue that forms part of the same system as the SMAS of the face. Working on that plane is what allows the outer brow tail and the lateral periorbital tissues to be repositioned.
The temporal lift acts on the outer third of the brow and on the lateral periocular region. It does not raise the whole brow, and that is precisely why the result does not read as «surprised»: what it restores is the anatomical position that area had. Scar location and healing vary by technique and patient; they are discussed during the assessment and the follow-up.
Is it for you?
It is not a surgery about age.
It is a surgery about laxity.
The temporal lift is indicated for people who show signs of ageing in the temporal and upper periocular region. Every case is assessed individually at the consultation.
Signs that surgery helps
- A drooping outer browThe tail of the brow sitting lower than it used to
- A heavy upper eyelid areaSkin that weighs on the outer corner of the eye
- A tired lookEven when rested
- Usually between 35 and 60Although the anatomy matters more than the number
Conditions for surgery
- Good general healthNo contraindications for sedation or general anaesthesia
- Photographic assessmentFrontal and profile, at the consultation
- Realistic expectationsAn open look, not a different face
- Can be combinedWith a Deep Plane Facelift or a blepharoplasty
At the consultation I assess your case and tell you what applies — or whether nothing applies yet.
The procedure
Forty-five to ninety minutes,
on its own.
The temporal lift is performed under general anaesthesia or deep sedation, depending on whether it is done as a standalone procedure or combined with other surgeries. When it is part of a combined plan with the Deep Plane Facelift, it is planned as part of that same operation.
The incision is placed within the hair of the temporal region, where it stays hidden once it has healed.
Recovery
One to two weeks
of mild swelling.
Recovery is generally milder and faster than that of the Deep Plane Facelift. As a standalone procedure, most patients are presentable within 7 to 10 days.
Timings are indicative: recovery and discharge are defined at each check-up. Results vary by patient and cannot be guaranteed.
Results
Subtle, natural,
long-lasting.
When the outer brow tail recovers its anatomical position and the lateral periorbital tissues are elevated, the eye area opens up — usually in a way that reads as rest rather than as surgery.
The aim is always a result that integrates naturally with each patient's own features.
Combinations
It fits
alongside the rest.
The temporal lift can be combined with other facial rejuvenation surgeries without adding significant complexity to the procedure or extending the recovery period. It is a frequent complement to the Deep Plane Facelift and to blepharoplasty, since it addresses an area that neither of those two corrects directly.
Medical criterion
Nothing is decided
from a screen.
The indication, scope and planning of any procedure are defined only after an individual medical assessment.
Send your photos on WhatsApp and, subject to availability, I will reply with a preliminary assessment for your case. The fee is defined at the assessment consultation.
Post-operative care
We don’t leave you alone
after surgery
The result of plastic surgery does not end in the operating room. Dr. Jenny De La Rosa accompanies her patients almost every day for the first 15 days after surgery.
Wound care, scar monitoring, assessment of progress and an immediate answer to any question. All of it to support good healing and to minimise risks, adjusting the check-ups to how each patient is healing.
Timings are indicative: recovery and discharge are defined at each check-up. Results vary by patient and cannot be guaranteed.
Dra. Jenny Ortega
De La Rosa
Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
I am a plastic surgeon with a practice focused on facial rejuvenation. My practice covers the whole spectrum of the face: from the Deep Plane Facelift and facial surgery (necklift, temporal lift, blepharoplasty, lip lift, rhinoplasty) to non-surgical treatments (hyaluronic acid, thread lifts, PRP and other injectables).
My criterion: a facelift is not a surgery about age, it is a surgery about laxity. That is why my first job is not to operate, but to assess honestly who is a candidate today — and who is not yet. Titular Member of the SCPBA — Buenos Aires Plastic Surgery Society · M.N. 146.616
Frequently asked
What people ask
before deciding.
Dr. Jenny Ortega De La Rosa is a plastic surgeon dedicated to facial rejuvenation in Buenos Aires. She covers the full facial spectrum: from the Deep Plane Facelift and facial surgery (neck lift, temporal lift, blepharoplasty, lip lift, rhinoplasty) to non-surgical facial treatments (botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid, thread lifts, PRP). Member of the SCPBA · M.N. 146.616.
A temporal lift specifically targets the temporal zone: it elevates the outer brow tail, lateral periorbital tissues, and outer corner of the eye through a small incision hidden within the hairline. Unlike a full coronal brow lift that raises the entire forehead and brow, the temporal lift only addresses the lateral third. It does not raise the inner brow or affect the forehead, making the result more subtle and targeted. It is the ideal complement to the deep plane facelift, which addresses the mid and lower face.
Scar location and healing vary by technique and patient; they are discussed during assessment and follow-up.
When performed as a standalone procedure, recovery is approximately 7–10 days before you look presentable in social situations. When combined with the deep plane facelift, recovery follows the 15-day Buenos Aires protocol: daily post-op dressings at the clinic, 10 sessions of manual lymphatic drainage (charged separately), and suture removal on day 15. International patients are ready to fly home at day 15 with the initial recovery fully completed.
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