Am I A Good Candidate For Temporal Artery Ligation?

Q: Dr. Eppley, For a little over a year now I’ve had what I believe to be enlarged temporal arteries on both sides. I’ve had no headaches, tenderness, or any vision problems.

They fluctuate in size, if the temperature is hot, if I’m being active, or anxious they become very noticeable. On the other hand if I’m at home in the AC they can become almost unnoticeable. So I’m reaching out to see if temporal artery ligation would be an option for me.

A:Your temporal artery presentation and history is classic. The only variation in temporal artery ligation in your case is the level or number of ligation points that may be needed because of your shaved head. How far they go up into the scalp is more apparent in your case.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon