What do you think of a temporal mid face lift?

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Is it Worth it? How long does it last? Will it feels t the jawline?

P. Daniel Ward, MD · Answer

A mid face lift does not give the same results as a regular facelift and does not lead to any improvement of the lower cheeks. I rarely recommend it, but for the right patient, it can lead to good results.

Steven Goldman, MD · Answer

If you look at before and after pictures of endoscopic temporal midface lifts (and midfacelifts in general), you will see that most patients have relatively subtle results. With any given patient  and any given surgeon, results will vary, but generally a skin-SMAS facelift (of which there are many different variations and names for procedures) will generally show more decisive and pretty results with well hidden incisions. Thanks for your questions. This is a great topic.

Evan Ransom, MD, FACS · Answer

Without standard photos, I can't comment on the specific procedure relative to your anatomy and needs. That said, a midface lift can be a good procedure for people who have cheek and lower eyelid issues. It is not effective for lower face or neck issues. Generally, in my opinion, this is a procedure for younger patients and should not be considered a substitute for a facelift.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

For this reason, no general answer can be safely offered to you.  I suggest in your search for revisional surgery you seek multiple opinions regarding what is the best approach or option for you.  Be careful what you look for out there.

Craig R. Dufresne, MD · Answer

Dear justbeethical,
Thank you for your question. A mid face lift including the teporal area is helpful if there is significant laxiety in this region. These procedures generally last 8 - 15 years and sometimes longer. It will not help the jawline that much.

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