Are Mid Facelift and Subperiosteal Cheek Lift the same?

I'm 52 years old and female. I got a mini face lift last spring and look pretty good around my neckline. I also had my lower eyelids done, which look good, too. Problem is just that my mid face looks tired and the skin beside my nose is kinda baggy. When I lift it up with my little finger, it looks great. What can I do to handle this?

5 answers to “Are Mid Facelift and Subperiosteal...”

A: Cheeklifts

By Richard W. Fleming, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

The subperiosteal lift is one technique for doing a midface or cheek lift. There are multiple alternatives; the approach selected should be individualized to meet the needs of each individual patient.

A: Not all midfacelifts are created equal

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

Hi Genie, If only we had a surgery that does what can be accomplished by pushing the face around with one's hands. Many mid-face lifts have an incorrect vector of pull. This includes the so-called subperiosteal mid-face lift. The most common vector of pull is superior and toward the temple. Surgeons like this... more

A: Mid facelift and Subperiosteal cheek lift

By Ricardo Rodriguez, MD - Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

A Midfacelift is a generic term that includes all sort of techniques to enhance the area around the eyes and cheeks. The subperiosteal cheek lift is one way of doing it. One could also combine a variety of other techniques just to improve the look around the midface area, such as fat grafting, implants,... more

A: Types of cheeklifts

By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

There are many types of cheeklift. Technically any cheeklift is a midface procedure because it deals with the tissues below the eyes into the cheek area. Subperiosteal is one method of cheeklift. Largely, the subperiosteal cheeklift performed through a lower eyelid incision is falling out of favor because... more

A: Midface Procedures Defined

By Richard W. Westreich, MD - Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Midface procedures can greatly enhance the overall appearance of the face, whether in isolation or combined with other more traditional facial rejuvination surgeries, such as facelifting or blepharoplasty. Just recently, plastic surgeons have begun to appreciate the significant role of the midface in the... more

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mary be me
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5 Nov 2008

I wanted to know how long a percutaneous facelift lasts. I heard its similar to a thread lift and the sutures can be absorbed quickly, so therefore, results last for a year. Is this true? What is the best procedure to address hollowness around the eyes and mild nasialfolds?