An open discussion about concerns and goals, a thorough history and examination, and patient education with an experienced and qualified board-certified plastic surgeon are the most effective ways to determine which aesthetic procedure is the best option to address your concerns. At EVOLV Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics, we have extensive experience with multiple surgical and non-surgical options so it is critical to find a qualified source you can trust to fairly and thoroughly explore which procedure or combination of procedures would fit your budget, tolerance of downtime and goals.
Cheek Lift
Experience the transformative power of a cheek lift at EVOLV Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics in Toledo, Ohio. Also referred to as a malar lift, this surgical procedure is performed by Dr. Barone, a renowned board-certified plastic surgeon. He revitalizes the mid-face skillfully by elevating sagging tissues to restore a youthful position. It is frequently combined with a lower eyelid lift (lower blepharoplasty), targeting the visible effects of mid-facial aging for optimal enhancement. Step into the realm of rejuvenation with confidence!
THE PROCEDURE
What is a Cheek Lift?
The mid-face or cheek lift procedure addresses signs of aging in the central cheek and lower eyelid areas. Age-related changes in the face often include sagging and loss of volume in the lower eyelids and underlying cheek tissues, downturned corners of the mouth, and the development of jowls.
In Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Barone skillfully performs cheek lift surgery with lower eyelid blepharoplasty to ensure consistent and harmonious contours in the mid-face region, resulting in a more balanced and natural appearance. Furthermore, the central face commonly experiences volume loss with aging, and a part of cheek lift surgery or a standalone treatment for early signs of aging, fat grafting, or injectable fillers may be recommended.
How It Works
A cheek lift is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure designed to enhance the appearance of the cheeks by reducing visible signs of aging, including wrinkles, sagging skin, and jowls. This technique involves creating small incisions in the temples along the hairline or inside the mouth, through which the surgeon skillfully places fine sutures to elevate and secure the underlying cheek tissues, resulting in a rejuvenated shape and contour. The sutures are intentionally left in place to ensure a sustained lift. Following the surgery, an immediate tightening effect on the cheeks can be observed, further accentuating the outcome once any postoperative swelling subsides.
What It Treats
A cheek lift addresses volume loss or deflation, drooping, or laxity of the lower eyelids and cheeks, as well as lower eyelid circles and sagging.
Benefits
The benefits of a cheek lift procedure are as follows:
- Enhanced Youthful Appearance: The cheek lift surgery restores the positioning and volume of the mid-face, effectively rejuvenating sagging and deflated cheeks to achieve a more youthful contour.
- Increased Facial Volume: This procedure effectively restores flat or aged upper cheeks to a more attractive and youthful position, enhancing the overall facial profile while minimizing the signs of facial aging.
- Reduction of Eyelid Bags: By combining a cheek lift with a lower eyelid blepharoplasty, lower eyelid bags, and aged eyelid “circles” can be eliminated or significantly reduced.
- Correction of Sagging: The cheek lift procedure can assist in correcting the downturn of mouth corners and reducing sagging lower cheek jowls, as well as restoring the projection of the upper cheeks.
Please note that these are just some of the professional benefits offered by a cheek lift procedure.
OVERVIEW
Treatment Time
2.5 – 3 hours
Recovery Time
2 – 3 weeks
Anesthetic Type
General or IV
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I know if a cheek lift is right for me?
What is the cost of a cheek lift surgery?
As with all aesthetic surgery, costs will depend on many factors including the extent of the surgery, whether other ancillary procedures planned, the type of anesthesia, location of the surgical facility, and other considerations. You will be provided with a specific and itemized surgical quote from our EVOLV Patient Coordinator explaining and detailing all related costs.
Can I improve my central facial aging without surgery?
EVOLV Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics offers many state of the art non-surgical options in addition to aesthetic surgery that can reduce the signs of aging and sun damage. These include laser resurfacing and light therapy, chemical peels, injectable options such as Botox and fillers to restore volume, PRP micro needling, advanced medical skin care and many more. These options are often combined with a surgical plan such as a cheek lift and eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to provide more comprehensive and long-lasting results.
The fact is that properly performed surgical cheek lifts in Toledo and blepharoplasty are in many cases the most effective and longest-lasting aesthetic options and provide more natural results that cannot be achieved by another treatment.
Are all cheek lifts the same?
Not at all. Cheek lift and blepharoplasty techniques and approaches can vary significantly depending on the training and experience of the plastic surgeon and each patient’s unique aging patterns and goals. Dr. Barone believes that re-positioning aging tissue, restoring volume and skin health rather than traditional ’skin pulling techniques’ are the most effective methods to restore a long-lasting, balanced, and youthful appearance without an ‘operated’ or unnatural look.
What is the expected recovery time after cheek lift and blepharoplasty surgery?
Recovery or downtime after a cheek lift in Toledo and blepharoplasty procedure will depend on each patient’s anatomy and aging patterns, eyelid sensitivity, the surgical technique, and the number and extent of accompanying procedures and therefore will vary. It is helpful to remember that ‘recovery’ is a process and goes thru stages. At EVOLV Plastic Surgery, we have found that preparing and restoring optimal skin health with a personalized medical skin care program, extensive patient preoperative teaching and education, specific supplements for healing, post- operative lymphatic and sound wave massage, and LED phototherapy can significantly reduce downtime and improve results. Our professional staff will review expected recovery times with you to assist with your post procedure planning.
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