Is the Endotine B Cheek Lift an Effective Procedure Alone or Does It Need to Be Combined?

The Endotine supports the lifted cheek while it heals in its lifted position.  During surgery, the cheek is lifted up off the cheek bone and repositioned and the Endotine just holds it in place until the surface of the bone and the undersurface of the cheek have healed together.  Then the Endotine dissolves.  The advantage of the Endotine is that it is really strong, is adjustable intraoperatively and spreads the tension over a larger surface area than a few sutures would... more

I frequently use the Endotine B device, which I consider safe and effective, with my cheek lifts. I feel this gives additional support during healing. Do the lower eyelid blepharoplasty with the same procedure if necessary.

If a patient only has sagging cheeks, they only need the endotine cheeklift. If they have jowls, etc. then they need a facelift as well. Choose a surgeon who has done many of these so you don't end up with a sagging eyelid.