Denver Cheek Lift doctors

	Paul C. Zwiebel, MD Denver Plastic Surgeon 2050 East County Line Road, Highlands Ranch		2 answers
	Terrence Murphy, MD Englewood Plastic Surgeon 601 E Hampden Ave Suite 310, Englewood		1 answer
	Manish H. Shah, MD Denver Plastic Surgeon 125 Inverness Drive East Suite 200, Englewood		1 answer
	Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS Denver Facial Plastic Surgeon 3600 So. Logan St. Suite 100, Englewood
	Michael McCracken, MD Denver Oculoplastic Surgeon 11960 Lioness Way 160, Parker

Recent Answers

Which to Do First - Mandibular Advancement or Midface Lift? Following my orthodontics treatment, I will have mandibular advancement surgery. But as you can see from the pictures, I also need a mid-face lift. I got different opinions from different surgeons regarding the order of the operations.I'm really confused.

A: Timing of facial cosmetic surgery

I don't think it makes much difference in the timing. Based on your photos you have fairly minimal jowling and any midface lift is likely to address the upper cheek area rather than the jawline. Also, have you considered simply fat grafting to the nasolabial fold and cheek areas rather than a lift. It may do the job.

Terrence Murphy, MD

Englewood Plastic Surgeon

Cheek Lift for Acne Scars? I am a 30 year old African American female. My acne is no longer a problem. However, I have several ice pick acne scars on my cheeks. I have received a suggestion of a Cheek Lift to decrease the appearance of my acne scars. What are your thoughts on this method? What additional suggestions do you have for my Fitzpatrick VI skin type? Thank you!

A: Acne Scars Not Helped by Cheek Lift

Though tugging on the skin may make your acne scars look better, it is only because of the tension created by actively stretching the skin.

The kin can't maintain the degree of stretch for more than a few days-weeks.

As the skin relaxes, the tension is released and the scars look just the same.

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

Cheek Lift at Same Time As Fat Transfer? I am planning on having fat grafting in a few months. And my ultimate goal is for the best fat retention/survival possible. But I am toying with the idea of having an endoscopic cheek life. Would it be ok to have this done at the same time? Or would it be better to wait. Would having additional surgery at the time of the fat transfer compromise the potential fat survival?

A: Cheek Lift and Fat Grafting a Good Idea

Fat grafting at the time of cheek lift is very routine and works quite well.

The fat is placed into a tissue level different from the level where the lift is performed so the grafts can have a high survival rate.

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon