Cost of a midface lift or cheek lift

A cheek lift or mid-face lift is one of the most diffficult procedures to accomplish. For this reason there are more options here than nearly anywhere else in the face.

An office visit/consultation (complimentary) is mandatory prior to scheduling the procedure. There is now way to give you an accurate quote via EMail. A mid-face lift is rarely performed by itself and therefore the accompanying procedure(s) may influence the approach. For example:

1.  If a face lift is being performed the mid-face lift may be achieved throught the facelift incisions,
2.  If a forehead lift is desired then the mid-face lift is typically completed through the scalp incisions.
3. If the lower eyelids are being treated, the midface lift can be accomplished through the lower eyelid.
4. If no other external incisions are being employed and/or a cheek implant is being placed, then the mid-face lift may be carried out using the intra-oral approach.
5. Percutaneous techniques employing suture suspension (thread lift) with stitches through small incisions have been utilized.

During the consultation we may determine that other procedures are better suited for your optimal outcome. A variety of techniques are utilized to hold the elevated tissues in place and will generate additional fees for their use such as the endotine mid-face device.

Surgery averages about 2-3 hours but may take shorter or longer; the entire process takes about 5-6 hours and is performed on an outpatient basis.

We generally recommend that you take a week off work and avoid strenuous physical activity for three weeks. Intra oral incisions require limitations on your diet and dental hygiene for about 10 days afterwards. Compression garments are generally required during this time.

The surgery can be accomplished  in several locations (hospital, office surgical suite, or surgicenter); fees vary accordingly with the last being the most cost effective.

Taking all this into consideration,  a mid-face lift can range anywhere from $4500 up to $16,000.  For your information our typical cost currently averages about $6000 which includes surgeon's fees (certified anesthesiologist, accredited outpatient surgicenter, and initial garments and dressings).

I hope this helps!