With aging, the cheeks (midface) sag and
a groove develops below the eyes. The mid face lift improves
these problems. Patients frequently also notice a decrease in
the bulging of their lower eyelids after the procedure. It is
a phenomenal way to restore the cheeks and mid face to their
natural youthful position. Many patients comment on how natural
looking this lift looks. Dr. Lo is a world expert in this area,
having written one of the first published articles on this new
technique. Patients are usually in their middle forties and
up when having this procedure. Before
and after mid face lift photos
Procedure Description
The midface is lifted using an endoscope inserted through
small incisions, then held in place using stitches buried
under the skin. Once the midface has healed into its new position,
the stitches dissolve. The beauty of this technique is that
there are no visible scars, because they are hidden in the
hairline and inside the mouth. The use of the endoscope also
minimizes the length of the scars. Recovery time is about
10 to 14 days. The surgery takes just under two hours and
is done under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation or
general anesthesia. It can be done in the surgical center
or the office surgical suite.
Additional Information
Cosmetic midface lifts are not covered by insurance. In rare
cases, insurance may cover the surgery if it is done to treat
facial paralysis, pulling down of the lower eyelids from prior
cosmetic surgery, or severe ectropion (turning out of the
eyelid). Authorization must to be obtained prior to surgery.
As one of the few surgeons doing this
procedure, Dr. Lo was featured on Tucson’s KOLD-TV news.
He performed the endoscopic midface lift on television on
Peggy Pico, KOLD’s medical news reporter. The surgery
was a success and Ms. Pico loves her results.
Concurrent Procedures
The midface lift is commonly performed with the face
lift, brow
lift, or eyelid
lift.
About Faces Cosmetic Surgery is located
in Tucson, Arizona. Our facility is renowned for its state
of the art cosmetic
surgery and reconstructive
surgery procedures. For more information on the midface
lift or cheek lift or to schedule a consultation, please contact
us.
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