Midface
Midface

Anesthesia:
General
Surgery Duration:
2 hour
Pain:
Middle
Corset:
None
Hospital Stay:
1 Night
Recovery Time:
6-8 week
Dressing Duration:
10 Day
Midface
Surgical AestheticsThe midface, also known as the cheek area, is crucial in facial aesthetics due to the volume and shape it provides to the face and its connection to the lower eyelid. A midface lift is an ideal procedure to reshape these central facial structures.
What is a midface lift?
As we age, gravity can cause the cheek tissue to sag or it may be structurally positioned lower. A midface lift involves elevating this sagging cheek tissue onto the cheekbones. This aims to achieve a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
The midface, also known as the cheek area, is crucial in facial aesthetics due to the volume and shape it provides to the face and its connection to the lower eyelid. A midface lift is an ideal procedure to reshape these central facial structures.
What is a midface lift?
As we age, gravity can cause the cheek tissue to sag or it may be structurally positioned lower. A midface lift involves elevating this sagging cheek tissue onto the cheekbones. This aims to achieve a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Frequently
Asked Questions
What are the benefits of a midface lift?
Plumping of the cheeks
Reduction of under-eye hollows
Diminishing of nasolabial folds
Lifting of sagging cheeks for a more youthful appearance
During this procedure, if necessary, the corners of the eyes, temples, and brows can also be lifted. In other words, procedures like a cat eye or temporal lift can be added during a midface lift.
Who are the ideal candidates?
Ideal candidates include patients with sagging cheek tissue, under-eye circles or hollows, a tired facial expression, and pronounced nasolabial folds. Patients with a low outer eye corner (negative canthal tilt) or low-set brows are also ideal candidates.
Is there an age limit for a midface lift?
There is no age limit. Young patients with sagging cheek tissue can achieve effective results.
What is a midface lift surgery like?
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately 2.5 hours.
Similar to a temporal lift, there will be a 3cm incision hidden in the hairline. Additionally, there will be a 2.5 cm incision inside the mouth.
Through these incisions, all the midface tissue, or cheek tissue, is lifted from a deep plane, i.e., from the bone, and released from the structures to which it is attached. The cheek tissue is then repositioned over the cheekbone.
What are the benefits of a midface lift?
Plumping of the cheeks
Reduction of under-eye hollows
Diminishing of nasolabial folds
Lifting of sagging cheeks for a more youthful appearance
During this procedure, if necessary, the corners of the eyes, temples, and brows can also be lifted. In other words, procedures like a cat eye or temporal lift can be added during a midface lift.
Who are the ideal candidates?
Ideal candidates include patients with sagging cheek tissue, under-eye circles or hollows, a tired facial expression, and pronounced nasolabial folds. Patients with a low outer eye corner (negative canthal tilt) or low-set brows are also ideal candidates.
Is there an age limit for a midface lift?
There is no age limit. Young patients with sagging cheek tissue can achieve effective results.
What is a midface lift surgery like?
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately 2.5 hours.
Similar to a temporal lift, there will be a 3cm incision hidden in the hairline. Additionally, there will be a 2.5 cm incision inside the mouth.
Through these incisions, all the midface tissue, or cheek tissue, is lifted from a deep plane, i.e., from the bone, and released from the structures to which it is attached. The cheek tissue is then repositioned over the cheekbone.
Frequently
Asked Questions
What is the post-operative process like?
The first week after surgery will be challenging. For the first week, a liquid diet and careful oral hygiene are required. After about a day, you will be able to perform your daily activities. Swelling and bruising will be more intense in the first few days and will last for 2-4 weeks. Therefore, it is recommended to take at least 2 weeks off work. After 2-4 weeks, as the swelling subsides, you can resume your social life. It takes approximately 4-6 months for all the swelling to subside and the final result to be achieved.
You may experience numbness or tingling around the lips and nose, but this will resolve on its own within 2-4 months.
Is a midface lift permanent?
The surgery works by repositioning the structures of the cheek at a level above the bone. This creates a new shape and structure in the midface. The effects of the surgery are permanent, but over time, this effect will age with you.
What is the difference between a midface lift and buccal fat removal?
Buccal fat removal reduces the volume of the cheek fat, while a midface lift elevates the sagging cheek tissue.
Can a midface lift be combined with other surgeries?
Yes, it can be combined with temporal lifts, eye lifts, brow lifts, and forehead lifts. These surgeries are technically similar and based on the same surgical principles. Therefore, they can be combined in various ways. A midface lift can also be combined with rhinoplasty or neck lift.
What is the post-operative process like?
The first week after surgery will be challenging. For the first week, a liquid diet and careful oral hygiene are required. After about a day, you will be able to perform your daily activities. Swelling and bruising will be more intense in the first few days and will last for 2-4 weeks. Therefore, it is recommended to take at least 2 weeks off work. After 2-4 weeks, as the swelling subsides, you can resume your social life. It takes approximately 4-6 months for all the swelling to subside and the final result to be achieved.
You may experience numbness or tingling around the lips and nose, but this will resolve on its own within 2-4 months.
Is a midface lift permanent?
The surgery works by repositioning the structures of the cheek at a level above the bone. This creates a new shape and structure in the midface. The effects of the surgery are permanent, but over time, this effect will age with you.
What is the difference between a midface lift and buccal fat removal?
Buccal fat removal reduces the volume of the cheek fat, while a midface lift elevates the sagging cheek tissue.
Can a midface lift be combined with other surgeries?
Yes, it can be combined with temporal lifts, eye lifts, brow lifts, and forehead lifts. These surgeries are technically similar and based on the same surgical principles. Therefore, they can be combined in various ways. A midface lift can also be combined with rhinoplasty or neck lift.
Dr. Yunus
Sağlam
Sağlam

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