| mid
face lift overview |
| introduction
to mid face lift surgery |
a
midface lift raises the cheek vertically to enhance
cheek and undereye fullness and improve contour |
| often
combined with... |
eyelid
surgery, facelift,
cheek
implants, browlift,
fat transfer surgery |
| incision
placement & mid face lift surgery details |
incisions
within hairline, through inside or outside of lower
eyelid, and inside the mouth |
| anesthesia |
general,
or local with IV sedation |
| surgical
facility |
usually
outpatient surgery center |
| length
of surgery |
2
to 5 hours |
| discomfort
|
moderate |
| what
to expect after mid face lift surgery |
numbness,
swelling, bruising, tightness; back to work in about
2 weeks |
| risks
of midface lift surgery |
permanent
numbness, scarring, nerve damage, asymmetry, infection |
| variations
and techniques |
various
incisions and directions of pull depending on anatomy;
midface lift may sometimes be performed through
an endoscope to minimize incisions; mini midface
lift known as SOOF lift |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$3000
to $10000 |
| duration
of results |
results
may last 5 to 10 years |
| insurance
for mid face lift surgery |
may
(rarely) apply to correct significant lower lid
retraction causing eye exposure, dry eyes, and tendency
to infection; or to compensate for paralysis from
nerve damage including bell's palsy |
