Mid face lift to address cheek issue?

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10 answers to “Mid face lift to address cheek issue?”

A: Mid facelift will not fix nasal labial folds

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

A mid facelift will not fix nasal labial folds. Nasal labial folds are best treated with either fascia grafts as a standalone surgical procedure, or filler such as Restylane and Perlane.

A: Do Fillers or Fat

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

You are too young to have a midface lift. And as much as I want the midface lift to fix the nasolabial folds it won't do as much as you think. It's more for restoring the cheek fullness rather than correcting the folds. Filler are really designed for this problem but you are right in that... more

A: fill your midface and nasolabial's

By Robert Schwarcz, MD - New York City Oculoplastic surgeon

Based on your photo, I would not suggets a midfacelift. It seems as though you have some slight midface volume lose, you do not look like a candidate to raise the midface, by filling it it will advance 3-dimensionally and give the appearance of a lift if done correctly. I would recommend starting... more

A: Midface Lift with Facial Fat Grafting

By S. Sean Younai, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

I have had much experience with midface lift and other facial cosmetic surgery procedures. considering your picture and your age, I suggest a combination of facial fat grafting and midface lift. Of course, you can consider fillers, but it would not last as long, and over time it will cost more than the surgery.

A: Be careful what you wish for.

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Canadaben As the other doctor's point out, a midface lift is not to be entered into lightly. You do have an issue. The safest way to help the nasolabial fold is with filler. I might also suggest that you have your bite assessed by an orthodontist to see if there is an issue with... more

A: Fillers would be a good option at this point

By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Losing volume in your face can lead to the nasolabial folds becoming more prominent. A midface lift is not a favorite procedure of mine. I think it shifts tissue upwards but it doesn't address the nasolabial folds significantly. The reason for this is because I think that the folds are... more

A: Face looks too young for surgery.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! I am a great believer in the mid face lift (no visible scars), and we do them frequently here in Manhattan. But you are not even close to needing one. There is just not enough sagging to correct. 1) You look a lot younger than you think. This is a common problem... more

A: Stick with the 'fillers' and stay 'on the road'

By G. Gregory Gallico III, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

I don't think a midface lift would make a large difference to you, and it's a lot of surgery. The fillers need repeating every 3-6 months, but are a simple office procedure with no downtime. Save the surgery for when you need it.

A: Mid face surgery a big step at your age...think about it.

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

I agree strongly with Dr. Moelleken in his recommendations. You are young and you will age. What does that mean? No procedure is permanent. Even if you were to achieve a successful cheek lift, (which is a challenging operation which can be easy to overcorrect or undercorrect) the results will not last forever.... more

A: Be careful with meddlesome surgery

By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

A cheeklift is not to be taken lightly. Procedures which elevate the midface to the extent that they reduce the nasolabial fold usually are subperiosteal procedures done through the mouth and the temple. They elevate in an upward and lateral direction, increasing the distance between the cheekpads... more