Toronto Cheek Lift doctors

	R. Stephen Mulholland, MD Toronto Plastic Surgeon 66 Avenue Road Suite 4, Toronto		1 answer
	Dana Khuthaila, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 830 Park Avenue, New York
	Hugh McLean, MD Mississauga Plastic Surgeon 50 Burnhamthorpe Road West Suite 343 , Mississauga
	Robert Mounsey, MD Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon 3030 Lawrence Ave E 207, Toronto
	Philip Solomon, MD Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon 57 Centre Street , Thornhill

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Does a Cheek Lift Tighten the Underlying Muscles, or Only the Skin? I am 42yrs old and have been recommended a cheek lift (mini face lift?). Dr said this would be performed by tightening only the skin - no adjustment to the underlying muscle or stitches to the tissue under the skin. Does this sound right? Or will everything end up sagging pretty soon after if only the skin is tightened?

A: A Mini-lift of the skin can work

Does a mini-lift of the skin last?

Depending upon the facial anatomy, mini-lifts that are skin only, can be the right procedure and provide pleasing and lasting results. Generally, very thin faces, with some early skin laxity, or repeat facelifts benefit most from these "skin only" procedures. If the underlying muscle support is reasonably good, pleasing and lasting results can be achieved with skin only mini-lift. However, for heavier faces, older patients and patients with significant deep muscle and support tissue laxity, the need for muscle support procedures (removing or tightening) becomes even more important in the aesthetic outcome.

Always seek a live consultation with a board certified plastic or facial plastic surgeon with experience in facelifting before deciding upon a course of action.

R. Stephen Mulholland, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon