Mid Face Lift or Cheek Lift for Laxity Under Eye?

May 29, 2009
Asked By:skintech in illinois

To correct skin and muscle laxity under the eyes, which procedure has the least chance of changing eye shape? The mid face lift or cheek lift with skin removal? Thanks.

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June 19, 2009

Answer: Both have the potential to alter the shape of the eyelid.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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June 19, 2009

Answer: Both have the potential to alter the shape of the eyelid.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 2, 2009

Answer: Midface and cheek lift are the same procedures.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 2, 2009

Answer: Midface and cheek lift are the same procedures.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 7, 2015

Answer: Changing the shape of the eye with face lift, mid-face lift, cheek lift, or eyelid procedure

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 7, 2015

Answer: Changing the shape of the eye with face lift, mid-face lift, cheek lift, or eyelid procedure

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 17, 2009

Answer: Cheek implants may be a better option

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Answer: Cheek implants may be a better option

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Answer: Procedures for laxity under the eye

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