It looks like I am sad and frowning due to my mouth corners falling down. I have tried injectables and fat transfer with little success. Would a mid facelift or cheek lift address this?
February 27, 2015
Answer: Perioral surgical rejuvenation.
The upper melolabial (nasolabial) fold, oral commisure (corner of the mouth) and lower melolabial fold are the most challenging areas to resuspend during facial rejuvenation surgery. In general, a subperiosteal midface lift is the most powerful method to elevate the upper melolabial fold and oral commisure while a deep plane facelift will address the lower melolabial fold.
Mario. J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC.
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February 27, 2015
Answer: Perioral surgical rejuvenation.
The upper melolabial (nasolabial) fold, oral commisure (corner of the mouth) and lower melolabial fold are the most challenging areas to resuspend during facial rejuvenation surgery. In general, a subperiosteal midface lift is the most powerful method to elevate the upper melolabial fold and oral commisure while a deep plane facelift will address the lower melolabial fold.
Mario. J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC.
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December 30, 2012
Answer: Drooping corners of the mouth
Thanks for your question.
We perform facelift procedures frequently in our San Francisco area office. Usually a combination of short scar mid-facelift and possible fat grafting would make the most substantial change.
Skin laxity and dropping of facial fat pads is likely contributing to the overall look and these issues can be well addressed with a facelift.
I hope this helps
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December 30, 2012
Answer: Drooping corners of the mouth
Thanks for your question.
We perform facelift procedures frequently in our San Francisco area office. Usually a combination of short scar mid-facelift and possible fat grafting would make the most substantial change.
Skin laxity and dropping of facial fat pads is likely contributing to the overall look and these issues can be well addressed with a facelift.
I hope this helps
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December 30, 2012
Answer: Procedures for drooping near corner of mouth
Thanks for your question and photo. This is a difficult area for complete correction to be sure. I think that the best correction would be a combination of both a midface lift and facelift. You need vertical correction and the combination will work together to reinforce the correction. I do not think that simple quick lift types of procedures will help, or give you a balanced correction. Take your time in finding your surgeon.
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December 30, 2012
Answer: Procedures for drooping near corner of mouth
Thanks for your question and photo. This is a difficult area for complete correction to be sure. I think that the best correction would be a combination of both a midface lift and facelift. You need vertical correction and the combination will work together to reinforce the correction. I do not think that simple quick lift types of procedures will help, or give you a balanced correction. Take your time in finding your surgeon.
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