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Liquid Lift Vs Midface Lift?

Hello, I am a 35-year old female. I have maintained a reasonably fresh look using Botox, and dermal fillers in the mid face, tear trough, temple and naso-labial fold area. My fillers cost approx USD3000/12-14 months, and my doctor is board certified. I was a satisfied customer, but my skin is becoming looser. Upon visiting a plastic surgeon, I was advised that I was wasting $ on quick fixes. He recommended a midface lift. My dermatologist disagrees. Pls PM for pictures - Thank you

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liquid lift versus midface lift

The normal aging of the face and cheek area creates facial volume loss. This is the normal aging process. Rather than a mid-face lift or continuing injections the permanent solution would be to place a small Silastic cheek implant over the maxilla. These are placed through an intra-oral approach usually under brief general anesthesia. The implants come in a variety of sizes and shapes, which is determined at the time of the consultation and examination. more

Try Ulthera instead of a mid-facelift in a 35 yr old

The middle part of the face is often the earliest to show signs of aging, but for a 35 yr old this is not likely to be significant enough to justify a facelift. One optioin for longer lasting volume is fat grafting. Skin toning can be achieved with nonsugrical treatments including Ulthera, Thermage, or some types of lasers. However, no one can make a definitive recommendation without seeing you personally.

Mostly so-called midface surgery is a disaster.

Fillers are very good when done properly. There is no single agreed upon method of performing a midface lift. Many of the methods lead to disfiguring consequences. In no way should you consider it a reliable method with predictable outcomes. The biggest complications I deal with are: 1. loss of volume in the temple due to the dissection, 2. alterations in the lower eyelid contour that necessitate complex and expensive reconstructive surgery, 3. disfiguring alterations in... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

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Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Liquid Lift Vs Midface Lift?

This question can be answered only in person. If you're getting good results I would continue with nonsurgicals into your 40s. I usually like a patient to be in their late 40s to early 50s before doing proper face lifting

Facelift v. fillers

Thirty five is young for a facelift. Of course, without photos, it is impossible to tell. The amount of money you have spent on fillers does not necessarily equate to a set amount of product. Your skin should not be loosening excessively wtihin a year. Certainly, as we age, even from 25 to 35, the face can change but it is important to strategize wisely and not to rush into an early surgical procedure which has its own risks and will, in all likelihood, need to be... more

Midface volume loss is an early sign of facial aging

If you have had good results with dermal fillers and would like to see a more permanent change - mid facial fat grafting makes sense for you. Its probably too early for a facelift

Fillers or Midface Lift

Midface lift has its own set of complications. If you do not like the cost paid for the fillers every year, you could consider fat grafting. These are the two choices I offer all of my patients in your situation. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Maintaining youth with fillers is probably a better option than a facelift in a 35-year-old.

35 would be extremely young for facelift or some related procedure. Fillers and Botox probably are better choice at this time. Eyelid surgery might be indicated if heavy lids or familial trait.

Liquid Facelift vs. Midface Lift

Thanks for this important question. A liquid facelift is not really a facelift, though it can give the appearance of a change in facial shape. Essentially, a combination of fillers and Botox are used to give the appearance of more volume in the upper cheek region and smooth out the deeper folds of the face. Botox is used to treat fine lines around the eyes and to reduce the forehead frown lines. It is physically impossible, however, to lift something by adding more volume to it. A midface... more

Facelift Surgery

The only way to achieve permanent results is surgery. Fillers are costly and very temporary. Dermatologist are not surgeons, so you may want to consult with Plastic Surgeons regarding a facelift. It is good to get a couple of opinions. Be sure to go to someone with lots of experience and Board Certified.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD

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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Liquid facelift vs midface lift

In general, fillers work best for volumizing and will not help with sagging skin. There are different types of facelifts available depending on the needs of the patient, and photos would really be necessary in order to provide you with advice. A facelift is a more permanent fix that can yield a great result for the right patient. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Liquid Facelift versus Midface Lift

Your primary concerns should be safety and efficacy, not cost. At your age, most patients do well with fillers and fractional CO2 skin resurfacing (CO2 does a nice job tightening skin). Another option is radiofrequency skin tightening such as Exilis. A surgical midface lift may be recommended in some cases but is not always reliable long-term and carries more risk.

Roy A. David, MD

11 reviews

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Consider fat grafting

Fat grafting is a great option for adding volume to the face and can be combined with pother minimally-invasive procedures

Sam Naficy, MD

80 reviews

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Liquid facelift and mid-facelift treat different things different ways

A liquid facelift is not really a facelift. It is a term that is used when fillers are used to enlarge cheeks and Botox to relax the muscles that pull down on the corners of the eyebrows. It doesn't really "lift" the face but can certainly make a face look younger by enhancing cheeks to make the face look lifted. A mid-facelift lifts drooping or sagging cheeks. A personal exam is really necessary to determine what is best for you. The face ages in 5 ways and treatments are different:... more

Fillers vs Facelift

In my opinion, fillers can only camoflauge the problems related to facial aging. We do lose some fullness with age, by the issues you are having are most likely related to sagging of the face. Fillers can help, but they are temporary and do not address the underlying problem, which is that the aging of the face has changed the position of the deeper layers of the face, which causes an aged appearance. The looseness of your skin is a sign that this has happened. I... more

Liquid lift or Mid face lift?

Thank you for your question about a liquid face lift or a mid-face lift. For you, two years of fillers is close to the cost of face lift surgery. Loosening skin is usually best treated with face lift surgery. There is not a right or wrong - surgery gives permanent results. Fillers are temporary. Most of my patients start with a liquid face lift and have surgical face lifts when they have enough recovery time. This may be you. Hope this helps! more

Liquid Facelift vs Midface Lift

I need to see pictures to make recommendations for you. However, you should consider more permanent solution to set back the physical signs of the normal aging process.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift vs injectables

Photos are very important to advise, buti am not a big fan of mid facelifts by itself. I would wait until morlaxity in the face towarrent a short scar facelift. You could consider fat injections in the midface.This works well and lasts. see video

Define the midface before you seek a solution

The midface lift vary from endoscopic "thread" lifts, Silhouette thread lifts and or subperiosteal face lifts but have in common the following: a) elevation of the malar (cheek) fat pad off the cheek bone; b) fixation. Even placement of a silicone cheek implant could be considered a midface lift, however all of these approaches ultimately will only be successful if you have adequate volume to redistribute to camouflage tear troughs, nasolabial folds. Given your age, you might ask about... more