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Mid-Face Lift 7 Years Old

asked 10 months ago by Lucrezia in Portland, OR
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 438 times
Tags: 7 years post-op, non invasive, overcorrection, reversal

Hello, I had a mid-face lift 7 years ago. It was very aggressive and my cheeks looked as though they had been folded in half, instead of flat, and they sat very high up. I hated the look and still do. Now that I am aging it looks horrible and one of my cheeks is still sitting slightly higher than the other. What I want to know is there a reversal procedure for this surgery, I would rather not be cut again, so it would be great if there were other non-intrusive procedures I could have?

13 answers to Mid-Face Lift 7 Years Old

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Reversal of midface lift.

Reversal may be possible but it is impossible to give any advice without seeing you or photos of your face.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Reversing the unwanted effects of a midface lift

It's difficult to answer your question without an image to guide, but a few comments are pretty straightforward. Reversing the height of a midface-lifted cheek is difficult and not worth the procedure. Your lower lid or cheek may get additionally distorted. If there is cheek asymmetry now, either by volume or by position, the addition of soft tissue fillers can help offset that. One cheek could be built up more than the other, or could be artfully reshaped using a... more
Kevin Robertson, MD

Madison Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Many. many midface lifts are terrible surgeries.

Yes there are non-surgical options. Restylane and Perlane can be used to reinflate the midface. These fillers are actually more powerful than the surgeries. The service does wear off in one or two years. However, this is very acceptable time frame for many. Is more surgery a cheaper, better option? To me it is not a questions of price. It is a matter of what needs to accomplished and what is the best way to get it done. There are situations... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Unhappy with midface lift

It is very difficult to answer your question without seeing your pictures – you should consider posting images showing your areas of concern
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Midface lift is a dangerous operation.

I have seen a number of patients with results similar to what you describe, In my opinion, the design of the midface facelift (as I understand it) is anatomically flawed. Because of this the results are unpredictable and often disappointing. You need a consultation with a very experienced plastic surgeon to see if your problems are correctible.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Reverse effects of mid face Lift done 7 years ago.

Sadly, there's no non-surgical solution for this issue and in fact a revision Face Lift would have only a minimal chance of reversing the cheek effects from the mid face lift. I have performed Face Lifts for over 20 years and I am not a fan, nor do I perform Mid Face Lifts. The nature and angle of pull of these face lift variants cause the fatty tissues up onto the cheeks in a lateral (outside ) position that is not aesthetically correct or pleasing, IMHO... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Use Sculptra to reshape a more youthful appearance

I would suggest to use Sculptra to reshape your face into a more youthful appearance. This is a non-intrusive procedure. see video
Babak Azizzadeh, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Midface Lift

I'm sorry to hear about the bad experience you've had with your previous surgery. Most likely the situation can be improved; however, it is difficult to assess without having more information. If you prefer a non-surgical approach, there are many different ways to soften and improve your appearance.
Kimberly Lee, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Mid face lift

It's hard to advise you without photos to see what actually is of greatest concern. There is no surgical "release" at this point but judicious use of fillers can help improve your facial contour.
Michael L. Schwartz, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

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Need photos

Photos are definitely very important to assess what's going on with your mid-face lift
Edward J. Bednar, MD

Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

www.drbednar.com

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Mid-Face Lift 7 Years Old

Please post a photos so we can advise a good plan. Otherwise seek in person opinions in your area from boarded surgeons.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Camouflaging the pulled look

It is very difficult to have a procedure you are not happy about- especially on your face. It can be difficult to mask or camouflage a pulled look, but I would be surprised if someone skilled in dermal fillers could not "soften" your appearance. I would try fillers over fat grafting first to be sure you are happy with the result as fillers can be reversed (Juvederm & Restylane) and given that you have had a bad experience that may make you feel better about it. more
Melanie L. Petro, MD

Alabama Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Correction of Over-Aggressive Mid-Face Lift

As a general rule, surgical procedures are hard to reverse. Once scar tissue has formed, it is difficult to correct problems. Your best bet at this time is to try and camouflage the harshness with filler or fat grafting.
Joseph Campanelli, MD

Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

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