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Excellence in Orange County Brow Lift and Temple Lift
Anatomy
Upper Face: Forehead to upper eyes
Mid-Face: Lower eyes to lower cheek
Lower Face:Below cheek to jawline
Neck:: Chin to neck
Surgical Options
Technique: subcutaneous with or without fat suspension, SMAS
Incision Placement: around the ear, hairline, under the chin, etc.
Correction: jowls, wrinkles, nasolabial folds, etc.
Surgical Timeline
Outline of the surgical timeline including information at every stage of the healing process
Dr. Joseph T. Cruise is a face lift and facial rejuvenation specialist in Newport Beach, California who understands all aspects of changing the shape and proportions of a face. Many people considering a face lift are often surprised to find out how a brow lift and/or temple lift can enhance the shape of the eye and hairline.
As one of the top plastic surgeons in Orange County, Joseph T Cruise, MD has assembled these pages as the ultimate resource for anyone considering how a brow or temple lift might enhance the look they want to achieve with cosmetic surgery. Enjoy reading testimonials from Joseph T Cruise, MD’s past brow lift and temple lift patients and browsing numerous before and after pictures to see what kind of real-life results can be achieved.
Please see below topics related to brow lift surgery:
Brow Lift and Temple Lift Overview
Joseph T Cruise, MD believes it is critical to distinguish the difference between a brow lift and a temple lift so patients are clear on the difference:
A brow lift elevates the portion of the brow directly over the pupil. In comparison, the temple lift elevates the outer portion of the brow over the crow’s feet area.
This woman shows the dramatic difference between a temple lift and a brow lift. On her left side, the temple is sagging, but on her right side both the temple and the brow sag. To correct this Joseph T Cruise, MD performed only a temple lift on her left and both a temple lift and brow lift on her right. This not only rejuvenated her face, but it also was a customized correction to the asymmetrical appearance of these two areas.
Temple sag is far more common than a person’s brow sagging, therefore Joseph T Cruise, MD routinely performs temple lifts on facial rejuvenation patients instead of brow lifts. The temple lift does a remarkable job of brightening the eyes and giving a youthful, elegant shape to the brow.
When a person’s brow sags over the crow’s feet area, the person’s face can appear tired or sad. The elevation of the temple, brow, and eye area that results from a temple lift can immediately take years off a person’s face.
Some surgeons perform a brow lift when a temple lift would have better addressed the patient’s concerns. When this happens, some patients have a wide-eyed, unnatural expression. As one of the top brow lift surgeons in Orange County, Joseph T Cruise, MD is experienced in how to best address patients’ facial concerns, which translates into patients receiving natural, youthful-looking results.
Aging affects the entire face, but some areas show signs of aging more than others. During the private consultation in his Newport Beach office, patients often tell Joseph T Cruise, MD that they are concerned with wrinkles or droopiness around their eyes. Descending eyebrows, temple drooping, and “hoods” on the eyelids make people think they need a face lift or eyelid surgery in order to correct their concerns.
A youthful face, especially in women, has an eyebrow above the bony rim of the eye socket. However with time, the eyebrow can fall to the rim of the eye socket, or even below it, and this creates an aged look. You can check the level of this droopiness by using your fingers to elevate the outer part of your eyebrow. If you feel this creates an elegant, youthful look, you may want to speak with Joseph T Cruise, MD about how a brow lift will affect your face.
Joseph T Cruise, MD has done extensive research and training and has years of experience performing facial procedures. As such, he has become a sought-out specialist in facial rejuvenation including brow lift, upper eyelid surgery, and fat transfer, which can all dramatically affect the eye area. He has found that many people cannot achieve all the results they want in one procedure because of the inter-connected effects of facial aging.
Types of Brow and Temple Lift
There are four types of temple lift that plastic surgeons perform:
- The Minimal Incision Brow Lift
- The Endoscopic Brow Lift
- The Brow Lift Through an Upper Eyelid Incision
- The Open Brow Lift
Although Joseph T Cruise, MD is experienced in all techniques relating to brow and temple lift procedures, he performs the Open Brow Lift only when a patient has a significant amount of loose skin on the upper forehead. Joseph T Cruise, MD believes that because each face is different, it is important that he consult with every patient so together they can discuss and agree on the best procedures for the patient’s facial rejuvenation.
1) Minimal Incision Brow Lift
An effective way to obtain an elevation of the lateral brow and crow’s feet area, this technique uses only a small incision in or just above the hairline.
2) Endoscopic Brow Lift
Very similar to the minimal incision brow lift, this technique uses an endoscope inserted through a small incision in the scalp to help Joseph T Cruise, MD visualize the surgery.
3) Brow Lift Through Upper Eyelid
While having an upper blespharoplasty (eyelid surgery), many patients also have this type of temple lift performed in order to elevate the brow, the fat, and the muscles all at the same time. Joseph T Cruise, MD’s unique technique allows him to effectively elevate the brow without having to make an additional incision.
4) Open Brow Lift
Although this is an effective way to perform a brow lift, it requires a long incision along the hairline within the scalp. When there is a significant amount of loose skin on the forehead this technique can be useful, but Joseph T Cruise, MD can normally achieve the same results using smaller incisions.
Achieving Youthful Facial Rejuvenation
One of the most important things that Newport Beach facial rejuvenation plastic surgeon, Dr. Joseph T. Cruise, has learned from his patients is: Everyone wants to look as young as they feel. He has performed a number of facial rejuvenation procedures on patients of all ages, who come to him with many different concerns and goals.
It is important to Joseph T Cruise, MD that patients have all the information they need to make decisions about their cosmetic surgery. He consults with each patient in his Orange County practice to figure out which procedure/s will best address the patient’s concerns. Sometimes, in order to achieve youthful facial features, patients may need to have more than one procedure – such as a brow lift and an upper eyelid surgery – performed together. Fortunately, Joseph T Cruise, MD’s vast surgical experience means patients have minimal incisions, recovery time, and scarring. For more information, contact us today!
Facelift Overview
Definition
Facelift is a cosmetic procedure that address the signs of facial aging.
Characteristics
Aged appearance resulting from sagging skin, wrinkles, and volume loss.
Common Complaints
Facelift Before/After Examples
Surgery Information
Anesthesia: Local or general
Facility: In-office or accredited outpatient surgical facility
Recovery: Back to work 5-7 days, longer if job is strenuous or requires physical activity
Cost: The price of a face lift varies depending on what needs to be done, whether it is a mini face lift or full face lift, and whether a neck lift is needed at the same time or not, as well as the anesthesia used (local vs. general). Typically, the cost varies from $9,000 to $16,500. Many times patients add-on additional procedures such as: upper/lower eyelids, fat transfer, temple lift, neck lift, etc.
Cruise Plastic Surgery accepts the following forms of payment:
- Check
- All major credit cards
- Cash
- Financing: Prosper Lending, Care Credit, Alphaeon Credit
The Look You Have
The interactive diagram below was created by Joseph T Cruise, MD to help you identify what you don't like about your face now. This provides both you and Joseph T Cruise, MD a clear visual of what is bothering you and will help him formulate a customized treatment plan to address your concerns.
Click the images below to select your concerns in each category. If you would like to submit the form for review, one of Joseph T Cruise, MD's patient care coordinators will review your selections and contact you to discuss further. You can also click TLIW in PDF format to print for your own use.
Common complaints of facial aging
Anatomy of the Face
It is important to understand the anatomy of the face and how it changes during the aging process. Joseph T Cruise, MD addresses the face in four quadrants. View each section below to see what procedures are available to treat the most common issues of facial aging.
Surgical Options
Joseph T Cruise, MD will work with you to determine the best surgical plan to obtain your desired result. He will take into consideration the "Look You Have" and the "Look You Want."
Joseph T Cruise, MD addresses all facelift patients individually with a customized approach to evaluating the face. His custom facelift section outlines the specific effects of a number of common facial rejuvenation procedures including: Upper and lower eyelids, brow lift, fat transfer, neck lift and chin implants.
Learn about the most common Facelift Methods and Incision Types
Surgical & Recovery Timeline
Joseph T Cruise, MD has found that when patients have access to pictures they better understand the healing process and what to expect. This allows patients to assess whether the effects they are experiencing after their face or neck lift are typical, and they can quickly discuss any concerns with a staff member at Cruise Plastic Surgery.
Before Facelift Surgery Instructions
After Facelift Surgery Instructions
Recovery Timeline - The male and female recovery timelines below demonstrate what to expect at each stage of the healing process.
Facelift Before & After Photos
Patient Testimonials
When considering facelift surgery it can be very helpful to hear from others who have already had it done. Real Self, the number one online resource for learning about elective cosmetic procedures, is a great resource. You can even talk to others to get answers to your questions, receive emotional support, as well as get tips and advice.
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