I have developed malar bags and mid face sagging. I am 44 years old. I have tried fillers and botox but they make my cheeks heavier and I would prefer something more permanent. I am also being treated for a chronic sinus infection, deviated septum, and enlarged turbinates so I know I need to have these addressed first. Would I benefit from a mid face or cheek lift for a fresher appearance? Thank you for any advice
August 20, 2018
Answer: Do you think I would benefit from a mid face or cheek lift? Facelift candidate A significant degree of sagging is best remedied with a full rhytidectomy (facelift) which will have long lasting results. With volume loss in the mid face, this can be improved with fat grafting done during the facelift which can also help asymmetry. I do recommend a neck lift with platysmaplasty to fix any sagging of the chin and neck, plus a chemical peel to improve the wrinkling and stimulate the production of new collagen. Microneedling could help improve the scars. I hope this helps!
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August 20, 2018
Answer: Do you think I would benefit from a mid face or cheek lift? Facelift candidate A significant degree of sagging is best remedied with a full rhytidectomy (facelift) which will have long lasting results. With volume loss in the mid face, this can be improved with fat grafting done during the facelift which can also help asymmetry. I do recommend a neck lift with platysmaplasty to fix any sagging of the chin and neck, plus a chemical peel to improve the wrinkling and stimulate the production of new collagen. Microneedling could help improve the scars. I hope this helps!
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Answer: Facelift Thank you for your question and pictures. There are multiple factors that contribute to facial aging. One is fat loss. As we age, we lose fat in our faces which causes a hollowed out look under the eyes and allows the skin to sag. Another factor is sun exposure. It destroys the structural component of our skin and causes discoloration and pigment changes. When rejuvenating the face, it is best to take all of these problems into account. Fat grafting can add volume to depleted areas bringing a youthful appearance back to the face. In our office, we perform the fat grafting in conjunction with our rapid facelift and necklift. This is done in the office with local anesthetic. The patients walk out of the office feeling great and recover quickly. We also offer 3D imaging to give our patients and accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!
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Answer: Facelift Thank you for your question and pictures. There are multiple factors that contribute to facial aging. One is fat loss. As we age, we lose fat in our faces which causes a hollowed out look under the eyes and allows the skin to sag. Another factor is sun exposure. It destroys the structural component of our skin and causes discoloration and pigment changes. When rejuvenating the face, it is best to take all of these problems into account. Fat grafting can add volume to depleted areas bringing a youthful appearance back to the face. In our office, we perform the fat grafting in conjunction with our rapid facelift and necklift. This is done in the office with local anesthetic. The patients walk out of the office feeling great and recover quickly. We also offer 3D imaging to give our patients and accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!
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