Endoscopic Mid-face Lift Surgery

In Denver, Colorado
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Also known as a cheek lift, this procedure lifts sagging cheeks, smoothing out those furrows that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth, and lifting up the corners of the mouth. It helps improve early jowling, and also helps reverse and camouflage aging changes below the eyes. For many of us, aging causes the shape of the face to become more oval. The mid-face lift restores a more triangular shape with the youthful appearance of higher cheekbones.

It can be done by itself, or in combination with other procedures, such as a brow lift, a full facelift, or laser skin resurfacing.

How it’s done

“Endoscopic” means using an endoscope, which is a narrow surgical tube with a tiny fiberoptic lens and a tiny camera at one end. It’s connected to a television monitor, and Dr. Fante can see on the screen a close-up view of what he’s working on.

  • Tiny incisions are made, inside the mouth on each side, and at each temple, behind the hairline.
  • The fat pads of the cheeks are lifted up to the cheekbones, where they belong. This also lifts the corners of the mouth and smoothes out those nasal furrows.
  • Special sutures are inserted to hold them in place.

Benefits of working endoscopically

  • Smaller, hidden incisions
  • Rapid surgery: 1-2 hours
  • Less bleeding
  • No hair loss
  • Minimal numbness
  • Quicker recovery
  • Natural appearance

Recovery period

  • You can go home the same day, though you’ll need someone to drive you
  • A pressure dressing stays on for a couple of days
  • There’s mild bruising, swelling and numbness which goes away within a couple of weeks. You can use icepacks for the first day or two to facilitate recovery.
  • You can be back at work and normal activity after a week or so

The results of an endoscopic mid-face lift are long-lasting, and most people are very pleased with their softened and more youthful look.

If you’re interested in learning more about eyelid surgery, cosmetic surgery, eyelid lift, facelift, eyelid tuck, necklift, puffy eyelid, brow lift, plastic surgery, blepharoplasty, or any other cosmetic surgery, in Denver or Boulder, Colorado, contact Dr. Fante for an initial consultation.