Can a Mid Face Lift Also Improve Mild Skin Laxity Under Eyes?

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.

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.

  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!).

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

Hi Pam,
Your lids don't look bad at all but the photo you published is not an easy one to evaluate. In general your lids don't look too bad. You appear to have good bony support and most importantly, your midface does not look descended. Again, don't take my word for it on any of these details since I'm not seeing you in person.
A properly done midfacelift will bunch up more skin under your eyelids (unless the midface gets pulled in a lateral direction -- which is not the direction that it came down from!). If your main concern is your lower lids then this surgery is not what will make you happy. Your best bet is to be examined by a board certified plastic surgeon and see what his opinion is on your particular situation. His opinion should clarify many of your concerns that can't truly be answered until a physical exam has been done. There are many technique variations that can be used to resolve your particular case, so keep searching!
Best Wishes,
DoctorMeade

Hi,
Thank you for your question!
Mid facelifts can be performed in many different ways. Usually when a mid facelift is performed, it will actually create more bunching of the skin under the eyes. Additional surgery, such as lower blepharoplasty would usually be necessary if you chose to do a mid facelift. There are also several laser treatments and peels that could help with the excess skin as well.
Going by the picture you submitted, it does not appear that a mid face or any lower eyelid surgery is necessary at this point. I would try the less invasive procedures first, and if this doesn't help, then find a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in this area to lay out your options for you!
Best regards,
Dr. Speron

When your droopy cheek fat (malar fat pad) is lifted, this will result in excess skin in your lower eyelid area. This can easily be remidied with a lower eyelid skin-pinch blepharoplasty. This does not take alot of extra time, and will result in a pleasing lower eyelid appearance.
I hope this is helpful for you.

The question you have posed is a good one. In certain cases depending upon how the technique for midfacelift is done, you might get some improvement in lower skin laxity; however, this may cause some additional wrinkling. It depends really on the vector or direction of the lift. Sometimes we do an extended blepharoplasty that can help both the midface and the lower lid laxity. Sometimes lifting the midface and redraping the skin toward the temple will improve the laxity and sometimes it can make it slightly worse and the skin can bunch up under your eyes.
If you are in Toronto or near there, I would see Dr. David Ellis or Dr. Peter Adamson as they will give you an honest opinion. I hope this information helps.

The mid-face lift is a wonderful procedure which will help to elevate your cheeks into a more youthful position. It can also be used to decrease the hollowness below your lower eyelids by elevating the cheeks in a superior direction. Unfortunately, this will cause some bunching of the lower lid skin and a very conservative blepharoplasty would likely need to be performed in order remove some of that excess skin. Your surgeon will be very careful in the amount of skin that is removed to prevent any lower lid malposition that can result if too much skin is removed.

Once the midfacelift pulls up the cheek and nasolabial groove it can cause some more bunching of the skin under the eyelid.
To avoid that problem you can get lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or laser resurfacing or a peel to tighten the loose skin of the eyelid.
Regards