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Very Pleased with the Midface/cheek Lift with Lower Blepharoplasty/laser

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Spent: $4,800 in daytona/ orlando

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Updated 13 May 2010

Posted 5 May 2010

I am one month post op from a mid-face/cheek lift, laser below my eyes to erase fine lines and lower blepharoplasty. My concern where: I was starting to get bags below the hollows of my eyes. I had deep smile lines around my mouth. I was starting to look tired. The pros- the results are better than I had expected. I have a beautiful contour to my face. It has improved my over all tone to my face. I do not even use foundation anymore! I use a fraction of the make-up I once used. I love my cheeks they look naturally high with out looking pulled. I no longer have the dark circles and hollows under my eyes and I still look like me.

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My Doctor: Curtis Schalit, MD

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I am a medical professional. I was extremely cautious in picking my physician. I have seen first hand the issues of patients that go to one size fit plastic surgeons, those who do lipo on one body part, breast, and lift your face at the same time. To me that is the fast food of health care and I do not want to be 1 million served. Detail is quality. If I see a plastic surgeon for my face, he will only work on faces and the know intricacies of the facial structure! I went to one clinic in Orlando for a consult and they had a non medical 23 year old give the initial consultation. They where like used car salesman they tried to sell me on injectables and thermage. Which are non permanent and do not show a tangible improvement. and did not address the issues of my concern. I take care of myself - why would so I do not have to rely on a drugs or the medical community. So why would I consent to have a treatment plan I would need to depend on injectable drugs and have to repeat every few months. When I went to Dr S he was honest & directly identified the areas that concerned me. He did not try to sell me. He and his staff provided excellent verbal as well as written explanations of the procedure and care post-op. They and he both check on me over the week-end. His work is beautiful. This is coming from someone that has extremely high standards and is very detail oriented.

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tried but failed 23 May 2010
Great advice about selecting a surgeon! I am so pleased for you that it all turned out so well. Cheers, K
sukietawdry 19 Feb 2011
I am three weeks post midface lift. I still have some hard swelling in my outer cheeks near my ears which I am not worried about as I know that can take three months to resolve. What I am concerned about are the soft pouches of edema on either side of my mouth. They are very defined and have not gone down at all with time. They give me a very odd appearance. I would much rather have natural old lady jowls than this younger but bizarre and unattractive look. My doctor says it is probably lymphatic fluid that is not draining. Has anyone else experienced this and does it go away when the hard swelling goes down?
Many thanks for any help or information anyone can give me.
chellamia 27 May 2012
Sukietawdry, I have possible similar edema on either side of my mouth as well. I recently tried several tx of Refirm which didn't help and now I'm going to a woman who I've seen her before/after pictures of clients so I am hopeful the microcurrent treatments she does will help. If it doesn't I will probably try a filler but I think the only answer is going to be a full facelift as I am beginning to develop some turkey neck so I don't think the cheek lift would be enough. If that's your picture above, you do look good and Im wondering if the swelling ever went down and are you happy with mid-face now? Where do you live? You can e-mail me and I will send you picture as I would share it here but don't know how to crop it. Hope all is well.
sukietawdry 28 May 2012
Thank you for your comment, Chellamia. My pouches never totally went away. I believe now that they are buccal fat pads which were there before but not noticeable until I got the mini face lift. I do not look terrible but I think I looked better before and wish I had had the courage to age naturally. I would definitely not do the mini face lift again if I could turn back the clock! Best of luck to you.
Sonyae 9 Aug 2011
U look great! How old are U? I have these deep lateral lines that go across my cheeks that have gotten worse as I have gotten older. I just had some radiesse and juvederm put in my face and cheeks. It looks better but hasn't solved the prob. I go back to the doctor for a checkup in 2wks. I will probable need some lasering and a cheek lift to solve the prob. ugh!!!!! I wish I hadn't of spent that money on a temporary thing. I am 43 btw.
3067anon 7 Mar 2012
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Jezzebel 3 Apr 2012
Be sure to thoroughly research a cheek lift and be very careful in choosing a surgeon. Overall, its patient satisfaction rate isn't very high.
Lee2906 25 Mar 2012
You look amazing! I am looking into several options and will definitely keep a cheek lift in mind!
3067anon 3 Apr 2012
thanks

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