Long-term use of the Fogli temporal lift technique.

Abstract

The temporal lift by galeapexy is a short-scar lifting of the lateral third of the eyebrow and temporal region described in 2003 by Alain Fogli. The senior authors (A.M.V., P.L.T.) have been early adopters of this technique, albeit with some modifications. The technique was used in 923 cases, of which 20 percent were performed as an isolated procedure and 80 percent were performed in combination with a minimal access cranial suspension lift. Over 8 years of experience has proven the technique to have good reliability, and to be predictable and safe. Patients with follow-up of 5 years or more were reviewed, and showed a marked improvement of both lateral hooding and eyebrow position in more than 90 percent of cases, with a relapse rate of less than 10 percent after 5 years. The complication rate was below 5 percent. Both surgeon satisfaction and patient satisfaction with this technique are high.