| 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 |
