Midface lift and the mechanism of facial aging

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD answers: Cheek Lift procedure and finding experienced surgeon?

I am 33 years old and my face is beginning to get a droopy, tired look. I always had a kind of droopy expression but now I am also getting a deep nasolabial fold and jowels. It looks like my cheeks are dropping down, giving me also a dent in the cheek under the lid. I am considering a cheek lift, with incisions from the lower lid. How is that procedure done and where do I find an experienced surgeon?


Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
3 months ago

The cheek lift (midface lift) procedure is an ingenious procedure that introduced a revolution in the way we think about facial rejuvenation. A vertical descent of the cheek leading to deep nasolabial folds and a flat midface.

The recent advances in performing a midface lift came from my mentors in Atlanta Drs Hester, Nahai, McCord and Codner. Performing a cheek lift through the lower lid is not an easy procedure. A thorough knowledge of the anatomy of the lower lid and the various factors affecting lower lid malposition is essential prior to performing this procedure.

In your specific case a detailed exam by a well qualified plastic surgeon will give you all the options. If your lower lid does not show signs of aging, a cheek lift might not be the best procedure for you. Best of luck!
 

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