We see many people who have active social and work schedules. They cannot afford significant “downtime”. Yet, appearance is important to them, and they want to look their best. Projecting a youthful, energetic image is desirable for both business and social reasons. Many have found that micro-needling, radio frequency treatments, and fillers have not provided the results they desire. For many of them the mid-face lift is “just what the doctor ordered”!
As we age, a pad of fibrous and adipose tissue over the cheekbone called the malar fat pad sags to a lower position in the cheek. This results in a flattened cheek area and a deepening of the buccolabial fold (fold that commonly runs from the corner of the nose to the corner of the mouth). The skin in this area is tightly adherent to the underlying facial muscles. As the malar pad in the cheek descends it results in a deepening of this fold and increased tissue redundancy in the jowl area.
A dissolvable implant is inserted through the mouth and is secured under tissues behind the hairline in the temple area. This results in elevation of the malar pad and provides a more rested, youthful contour that tends to enhance the cheekbone area and can be used in cases for cheekbone implants (malar implants) which were required in the past. The implant dissolves over a period of time while the repositioned tissues heal into their proper position.
The advantage of the midface lift is that there is minimal swelling and bruising. The procedure can be done under “twilight anesthesia” in less than an hour. Most patients are able to resume their normal activity within the next 1-3 days.
Because the incisions are not visible, this procedure is good for both men and women who have active lifestyles and who desire a very minimal convalescence.
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