I'm 40 and have been told I could benefit from a midface liftperformed through lower eyelid to fix undereye hollows and slipped down cheek pads. I have heard some controversy on the mid facelift performed through lower eyelid. Is this still a popular procedure or are the better options? Thank you!
Answer: Midface Lift Question Thank you for your question. A midface lift performed through a lower eyelid incision is a safe and reasonable procedure, when performed by someone who has quite a bit of experience with this procedure. That being said, there are other methods to performing a midface lift. Most times a midfacial lift is performed along with a deep plane facelift. This procedure allows access to the face, midface, and neck. A midface lift can also be performed as a stand alone procedure through an endoscopic approach from incisions made within the hairline. I would consult with a board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon, who specializes in facelifts and midface lifts. Be sure to ask for before and after photos, to be sure they are in line with the goals you have for surgery. I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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Answer: Midface Lift Question Thank you for your question. A midface lift performed through a lower eyelid incision is a safe and reasonable procedure, when performed by someone who has quite a bit of experience with this procedure. That being said, there are other methods to performing a midface lift. Most times a midfacial lift is performed along with a deep plane facelift. This procedure allows access to the face, midface, and neck. A midface lift can also be performed as a stand alone procedure through an endoscopic approach from incisions made within the hairline. I would consult with a board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon, who specializes in facelifts and midface lifts. Be sure to ask for before and after photos, to be sure they are in line with the goals you have for surgery. I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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April 25, 2017
Answer: Subperiosteal midface lift This procedure is not recommended in most cases. Although it was once popularized, most experienced face lift surgeons tend to agree that more aggressive procedures such as this will reliably increase complications without reliably improving results. I favor a face lift with suture treatment of the SMAS and fat grafting as appropriate. Going deep risks serious and permanent complications for no demonstrable improvement in outcome. I think you are reasonably well informed already, and I hope this and other answers will help you make an informed decision.
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April 25, 2017
Answer: Subperiosteal midface lift This procedure is not recommended in most cases. Although it was once popularized, most experienced face lift surgeons tend to agree that more aggressive procedures such as this will reliably increase complications without reliably improving results. I favor a face lift with suture treatment of the SMAS and fat grafting as appropriate. Going deep risks serious and permanent complications for no demonstrable improvement in outcome. I think you are reasonably well informed already, and I hope this and other answers will help you make an informed decision.
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April 24, 2017
Answer: Trans blepharoplasty midface lift This is still a very good procedure but needs to be performed by experienced surgeons. This is my preferred route for midface lifts. If it is not performed well however it can cause some problems with the lower eyelid.
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April 24, 2017
Answer: Trans blepharoplasty midface lift This is still a very good procedure but needs to be performed by experienced surgeons. This is my preferred route for midface lifts. If it is not performed well however it can cause some problems with the lower eyelid.
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April 24, 2017
Answer: Subperiosteal Midface Lift The short answer to your question is that this is a procedure that has some relevance, but is not a substitution for a SMAS based facelift. Because on this fact, it is a procedure that is less commonly employed than 15-20 years ago. As others have noted, it carries a higher degree of risk than other "lifting" techniques so it should only be used in very specific circumstances.
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April 24, 2017
Answer: Subperiosteal Midface Lift The short answer to your question is that this is a procedure that has some relevance, but is not a substitution for a SMAS based facelift. Because on this fact, it is a procedure that is less commonly employed than 15-20 years ago. As others have noted, it carries a higher degree of risk than other "lifting" techniques so it should only be used in very specific circumstances.
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April 24, 2017
Answer: Midface lift This procedure has been associated with some complications, including lower lid lag and ectropion. A safer approach would be a SMAS facelift with a lower lid blepharoplasty.
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April 24, 2017
Answer: Midface lift This procedure has been associated with some complications, including lower lid lag and ectropion. A safer approach would be a SMAS facelift with a lower lid blepharoplasty.
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