Upper Face Reshaping Surgery is not a standard procedure; it is a holistic approach that encompasses various surgical techniques which can be combined depending on different anatomical needs. This approach aims to achieve a more proportionate, dynamic, and youthful facial appearance, with more defined eyes.
Not a One-Size-Fits-All: A Personalized Combination
Each individual’s facial anatomy and aesthetic needs are unique. Therefore, rather than applying the same procedure to every patient, upper face reshaping surgery is performed through personalized planning with a combination of different techniques based on specific needs.
The commonly used surgical techniques within this scope include:
- Temporal Lift (Upper and Midface Lift)
- Forehead Lift
- Upper and Lower Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
- Fat and SVF Injection
1. Upper and Midface Shaping with Temporal Lift
This is the primary procedure applied especially in patients who require reshaping of both the upper and midface. It is the main surgical method preferred for individuals with low eyebrows, a constantly tired expression, and sagging in the midface area. This operation reshapes the eyebrows, corrects the tired and drooping appearance of the eyes, lifts the midface area, and aims to achieve a more vibrant look where the eyes become more prominent. At the same time, it provides significant contour improvement in the upper and midface regions.
Temporal Lift
2. Balancing Deep-Set Eyes with Forehead Lift
This is a lifting procedure targeting the forehead area in individuals with deeply set eyes and a short anatomical distance between the eyebrows and eyes. Particularly by lifting the inner and middle segments of the eyebrow, the hollow appearance of the eye is eliminated and made more defined.
The most important criterion for including a forehead lift in upper face reshaping surgery is when the inner and outer segments of the eyebrow are positioned beneath the frontal bone. In individuals with this facial structure, performing a forehead lift together with a temporal lift ensures the eyes become more prominent and become the focal point of the face.
3. Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty
Aesthetic problems in the upper and lower eyelids may occur regardless of age. Accordingly:
- Excess skin on the eyelids,
- Fat bulges,
- Sagging
are corrected.
Adding blepharoplasty to upper face reshaping surgery reduces the tired and sad expression around the eyes, resulting in a more lively and refreshed appearance.
4. Fat Injection and SVF (Stromal Vascular Fraction) Applications
Some individuals may experience volume loss in the midface region. To correct this, fat grafts taken from the patient are processed and injected into the midface area to restore volume.
Additionally, some individuals may have brown circular rings around the lower eyelid region, regardless of age. In these cases, a concentrated SVF (Stromal Vascular Fraction) rich in stem cells and growth factors is derived from the patient’s own fat tissue and applied to this area.
This provides:
- Lightening of dark circles,
- A more radiant, brighter, and youthful eye contour,
- Improved skin quality (moisture, firmness, tone),
- Support for tissue repair,
- A natural volumizing effect.
Fat and SVF Injection
Conclusion: A Rested, Balanced, and Timeless Upper Face
Upper Face Reshaping Surgery aims to create a youthful yet natural appearance without disturbing the natural proportions of the face — in fact, by redefining them.
Each patient is evaluated as a whole during surgical planning, and the most suitable combination is determined by meticulously selecting the necessary techniques.
Every face is unique. Therefore, the planning process must be as personalized as the techniques applied. The goal is not to turn you into someone else, but to reveal the best version of your own face.