I am considering a mid facelift and have a small amount of loose skin under my eyes. Would the mid facelift address this or would I have to have additional surgery for the under eye skin?
Answer: Midface lift for under eye skin laxity I think a minimally invasive cheeklift would be just the ticket for your lower eyes. There are many types of cheeklifts. They all do different things. I have found the cheeklift that works best for lower eyelid eyelid skin excess is the minimally invasive cheeklift with an incision at the corner of the lower eyelid. In our practice we term this the USIC cheeklift (R). This elevates the cheek and tightens the lower eyelid skin. It does not touch the orbital septum, the layer that so often causes problems with lower eyelids. Instead, it addresses the problem at an entirely different level (more superficial, to so called "sub-orbicularis" level). Conventional lower eyelid surgery can pull down on the lower eyelids if skin is "tightened". Therefore the best way to There are several different types of midface lifts, many of which are referenced in articles and book chapters we have written below. Likewise I do not favor the use of a canthopexy plus conventional lower eyelid surgery. I believe this can give an excessive high transition to the side of the eye, a catlike appearance. I do not believe cheeklifts performed through the mouth and temple, or with endo tines improve lower eyelid appearance. As some doctors have noted, it can actually worsen it.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Midface lift for under eye skin laxity I think a minimally invasive cheeklift would be just the ticket for your lower eyes. There are many types of cheeklifts. They all do different things. I have found the cheeklift that works best for lower eyelid eyelid skin excess is the minimally invasive cheeklift with an incision at the corner of the lower eyelid. In our practice we term this the USIC cheeklift (R). This elevates the cheek and tightens the lower eyelid skin. It does not touch the orbital septum, the layer that so often causes problems with lower eyelids. Instead, it addresses the problem at an entirely different level (more superficial, to so called "sub-orbicularis" level). Conventional lower eyelid surgery can pull down on the lower eyelids if skin is "tightened". Therefore the best way to There are several different types of midface lifts, many of which are referenced in articles and book chapters we have written below. Likewise I do not favor the use of a canthopexy plus conventional lower eyelid surgery. I believe this can give an excessive high transition to the side of the eye, a catlike appearance. I do not believe cheeklifts performed through the mouth and temple, or with endo tines improve lower eyelid appearance. As some doctors have noted, it can actually worsen it.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Can a Mid Face Lift Also Improve Mild Skin Laxity Under Eyes Yes, it is possible to #combine. In fact, I commonly recommend other procedures to go accompany a facelift, such as blepharoplasty or a midface (cheek) lift, to name a few. The combination of multiple of facial procedures may create an optimal result.Patients who desire facial rejuvenation that is affordable, quick, and effective should consider the Lite-lift™. Like the Life-Style™ facelift, this is a modified facelift that can be performed in the office with a local anesthetic and improve signs of aging around the neck, jawbone and lower face. These procedures are not "Thread-lifts" or "String-lifts". We do not use the "barbed" sutures employed in these other lifting operations. The Lite-lift™ uses longer lasting techniques that are discussed below. Because the incisions are limited, there is less bruising, swelling and healing time for most patients. Many patients can be back to work in one to two weeks looking rested and more youthful. The best procedure approach will be discussed in greater detail during your one-on-one #consultation. I invite you to visit PacificCenterPlasticSurgery.com to view a complete list of surgeries commonly performed. The first step is to seek a board certified plastic surgeon who is highly trained with your desired procedures. I also encourage you to look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients. Also, reading patient reviews of those who have had combined surgeries will be beneficial. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Can a Mid Face Lift Also Improve Mild Skin Laxity Under Eyes Yes, it is possible to #combine. In fact, I commonly recommend other procedures to go accompany a facelift, such as blepharoplasty or a midface (cheek) lift, to name a few. The combination of multiple of facial procedures may create an optimal result.Patients who desire facial rejuvenation that is affordable, quick, and effective should consider the Lite-lift™. Like the Life-Style™ facelift, this is a modified facelift that can be performed in the office with a local anesthetic and improve signs of aging around the neck, jawbone and lower face. These procedures are not "Thread-lifts" or "String-lifts". We do not use the "barbed" sutures employed in these other lifting operations. The Lite-lift™ uses longer lasting techniques that are discussed below. Because the incisions are limited, there is less bruising, swelling and healing time for most patients. Many patients can be back to work in one to two weeks looking rested and more youthful. The best procedure approach will be discussed in greater detail during your one-on-one #consultation. I invite you to visit PacificCenterPlasticSurgery.com to view a complete list of surgeries commonly performed. The first step is to seek a board certified plastic surgeon who is highly trained with your desired procedures. I also encourage you to look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients. Also, reading patient reviews of those who have had combined surgeries will be beneficial. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.
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August 16, 2011
Answer: Mid facelift and under eye skin
I see that you are getting different opinions here. I think that any mid face lift will cause more bunching of the lower eyelid skin unless a lower lid blepharoplasty is performed at the same time (which is often the case!).
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I see that you are getting different opinions here. I think that any mid face lift will cause more bunching of the lower eyelid skin unless a lower lid blepharoplasty is performed at the same time (which is often the case!).
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Answer: Mid face lift unlikely to improve skin laxity under eyes No, a mid facelift could potentially worsen the laxity underneath the eyes by pulling the cheek skin up closer to the eyes. Any excess eyelid skin needs to be addressed through a pinch technique on the lower lids. This is typically closed with either tissue glue or very fine sutures. Another alternative than the mid facelift would be cheek augmentation with Silastic cheek implants placed through the intraoral route above the upper teeth, onto the maxilla to augment the cheekbones.
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Answer: Mid face lift unlikely to improve skin laxity under eyes No, a mid facelift could potentially worsen the laxity underneath the eyes by pulling the cheek skin up closer to the eyes. Any excess eyelid skin needs to be addressed through a pinch technique on the lower lids. This is typically closed with either tissue glue or very fine sutures. Another alternative than the mid facelift would be cheek augmentation with Silastic cheek implants placed through the intraoral route above the upper teeth, onto the maxilla to augment the cheekbones.
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December 8, 2014
Answer: Loose skin under eyes Hello, You would need additional surgery to address the issue with the under eye skin. From your photo, it appears there is a small amount of loose skin. A skin pinch may tighten the area under your eyes. I would need to see more photos to give the best advice. Hope this helps. Thank you, and best of luck. Dr. Nassif
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Answer: Loose skin under eyes Hello, You would need additional surgery to address the issue with the under eye skin. From your photo, it appears there is a small amount of loose skin. A skin pinch may tighten the area under your eyes. I would need to see more photos to give the best advice. Hope this helps. Thank you, and best of luck. Dr. Nassif
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December 16, 2009
Answer: Cheek lift and lower eyelid surgery This is a great question, but one that is a bit hard to answer without knowing what type of cheek lift you are talking about. Cheek, or mid-face lifts can be done in many ways through many approaches, and will be called many different things. Here in Santa Barbara, my approach to the mid-face and cheek is through an incision just lateral to the lower eyelid margin. Through this incision, the cheek tissue is freed and elevated. With the raising of this soft tissue of the cheek, the lax eyelid skin will bunch up under the eye, and require simple excision in the most superficial plane. This allows for tightening of the eyelid skin, as well as rejuvenation of the midf-ace/cheek region in one relatively minimally invasive procedure with little risk for eyelid problems. Patients also find an improvement of the shadows in the nasolabial folds, and a general rejuvenation of the "brightness" of their face. I find that this is a great operation in a younger woman with only the beginnings of apparent facial aging. In the older patient, I often combine this with a face lift procedure in what we call a composite face lift. This approach has applications for many different stages of facial aging, and has provided an excellent rejuvenation for many women here in Santa Barbara.
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Answer: Cheek lift and lower eyelid surgery This is a great question, but one that is a bit hard to answer without knowing what type of cheek lift you are talking about. Cheek, or mid-face lifts can be done in many ways through many approaches, and will be called many different things. Here in Santa Barbara, my approach to the mid-face and cheek is through an incision just lateral to the lower eyelid margin. Through this incision, the cheek tissue is freed and elevated. With the raising of this soft tissue of the cheek, the lax eyelid skin will bunch up under the eye, and require simple excision in the most superficial plane. This allows for tightening of the eyelid skin, as well as rejuvenation of the midf-ace/cheek region in one relatively minimally invasive procedure with little risk for eyelid problems. Patients also find an improvement of the shadows in the nasolabial folds, and a general rejuvenation of the "brightness" of their face. I find that this is a great operation in a younger woman with only the beginnings of apparent facial aging. In the older patient, I often combine this with a face lift procedure in what we call a composite face lift. This approach has applications for many different stages of facial aging, and has provided an excellent rejuvenation for many women here in Santa Barbara.
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