I have low and heavy malar fat pads and tear through lines. And the junction/line where the lower eyelid and cheek meet is very low. How can you lift the malars fat pads so that this junction between the lower eyelid and the cheek comes higher up? How do you fixate the malar fat pad higher up? Would a facelift where skin and SMAS is trimmed, malar/rim implants and a malar fat pad elevation be able to lift and tighten the midface area sufficiently? Thank you!
January 20, 2020
Answer: Malar fat pads Malar fat pads frequently need to be addressed for a complete natural appearance from facelift surgery. Sometimes the can be elevated and/or trimmed from the facelift approach. Other times they are best elevated with a midface lift. Midface lifts are done several different ways. I like to approach them vertically through the lower eyelid and attach them directly to the bone.
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January 20, 2020
Answer: Malar fat pads Malar fat pads frequently need to be addressed for a complete natural appearance from facelift surgery. Sometimes the can be elevated and/or trimmed from the facelift approach. Other times they are best elevated with a midface lift. Midface lifts are done several different ways. I like to approach them vertically through the lower eyelid and attach them directly to the bone.
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January 8, 2020
Answer: Malar fat pad rejuvenation The best option for malar fat pad rejuvenation is often debated among surgeons, so this is a great question! The most natural and long lasting way to rejuvenate the midface is with a deep plane facelift which releases the zygomatic retaining ligaments that tether the malar fat pad. Once these tension points have been released, the midface is mobilized and can be lifted nicely back into position to create a more youthful midface contour. SMAS type facelift operations are not able to adequately address the midface because these ligaments are not released. Depending on the anatomy of your lower eyelids and the degree of tear trough hollowing you may be a good candidate for lower blepharoplasty which could also improve your lower eyelid-cheek junction as well, but you would need an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to determine candidacy. Hope this helps you!
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January 8, 2020
Answer: Malar fat pad rejuvenation The best option for malar fat pad rejuvenation is often debated among surgeons, so this is a great question! The most natural and long lasting way to rejuvenate the midface is with a deep plane facelift which releases the zygomatic retaining ligaments that tether the malar fat pad. Once these tension points have been released, the midface is mobilized and can be lifted nicely back into position to create a more youthful midface contour. SMAS type facelift operations are not able to adequately address the midface because these ligaments are not released. Depending on the anatomy of your lower eyelids and the degree of tear trough hollowing you may be a good candidate for lower blepharoplasty which could also improve your lower eyelid-cheek junction as well, but you would need an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to determine candidacy. Hope this helps you!
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