How does a midface lift work?

3 answers to “How does a midface lift work?”

A: Goals of Midface Lift

Richard W. Fleming, MD

With aging gravity causes most parts of the body to sag. In the midface this results in decreased cheek projection, increased heaviness of the tissues below the  cheekbones, and increased depth of the grooves between the nose and the corner of the mouth. Discuss the alternative techniques of a midface... more

A: Midface lift works by restoring cheek fullness

Sam Naficy, MD

Midface lift Using minimally invasive techniques with limited incisions, the droopy cheek tissue can be lifted up over the cheekbone restoring the more prominent youthful contour, improving the tear trough and bagginess of the lower lids, and softening the undesirable cheek fold. Incisions are typically hidden... more

A: Dr. Sam P. Most discusses different midface lift...

Sam P. Most, MD

Dr. Sam P. Most discusses different midface lift techniques and describes who is a good candidate for the procedure.

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