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Midface Lift Effect on Eyes and Prominent Cheekbones

asked 2 years ago by sillano1 in los angelos
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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Will a subperiosteal mid facelift with orbital rim implants make my eyes look smaller? What effect will it have on my prominent cheekbones?

6 answers to Midface Lift Effect on Eyes and Prominent Cheekbones

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Midface lift and its affect on the eyes and cheeks.

Unless you have sagging cheek skin you don't need a cheek lift. It will make "prominent cheeks" larger. See an experienced surgeon who will give you an honest assessment of what you need and not try to sell you something.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Effects of midface lift on eyes and cheekbones

Certainly the combination of subperiosteal midface lift with orbital rim implants can make little eyes look smaller, especially if too large of an implant is placed. You do not need orbital rim implants if you already have prominent cheekbones.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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MidFacelift and improve the lid-cheek junction in many patients

Any midface procedure will be likely to alter your prominent cheeks and facial proportions to some extent. Generally, formal mid-facelifts, specially a sub-periosteal midfacelift, with or without an orbital rim implant, would be offered to a patient with significant descent of mid-face fat, jowls and loss of volume of  the lower lid-cheek junction. Approaches to the mid-facelift include through the temple and mouth, or through the lower lid. The particular approach selected to... more
R. Stephen Mulholland, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon
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Midface Lift

As Dr. Blinski stated, pictures would be helpful in providing a clear answer. Is the "orbital rim implant" recommended to fill the tear trough adjacent to your nose or to increase cheek projection below your eyes? Do you have mid-face fullness or sagging? These physical characteristics would infuence our advice.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Midface lift effect on eyes and prominent cheekbones

Hard to answer without a photo. But my guess is YES! Seek at least 3 boarded opinions before proceeding with this operation. Do your homework! From MIAMI DR. B
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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If you have prominent cheek bones, why would you consider a midface lift with orbital rim implants??

In the business of cosmetic surgery, one must be very careful what you look for because someone will definitely offer it to you.   A midface lift with an orbital rim implant is a procedure that should be reserved for someone with weak cheekbone not strong cheek bones.   Also the effect of the surgery on the apparent size of the eyes is a detail that must be discussed between the surgeon and the patient.  Generally, procedures that make peoples eyes look smaller... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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