Jowls, eye bags and nasolabial folds are very prominent. Would I benefit from a cheeck lift/ mid face lift? (Photos)

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Would I benefit from a cheek lift or mid face lift. The jowls, eye bags, nasolabial folds are very pominent. What other procedures could help?

Ali Riza Öreroglu, MD · Answer

In this case, when midface sagging, jowls, and prominent nasolabial folds are present together, a deep plane facelift can be a good option.
The deep plane technique does not simply tighten the skin; it repositions the deeper supporting facial structures, which can provide a more natural, longer-lasting, and more feminine appearance in the midface and jawline area.
If under-eye bags are also present, adding a transconjunctival blepharoplasty can help achieve a smoother and more natural lower eyelid contour.
However, for definitive planning, photographs alone are not sufficient; a detailed physical examination is necessary to assess skin quality, fat distribution, and facial support structures.

Mehmet Ozdemir, MD · Answer

Looking at your question and the cropped photo in image, a mid-face or cheek lift could definitely help with your nasolabial folds, but it won't address all of your concerns. A mid-face lift focuses strictly on pulling the cheek tissue vertically, which softens the lines around your mouth and adds youthful fullness back to the center of your cheeks. However, it completely misses the lower face and the eyes. To properly fix the jowls along your jawline, you would actually need a lower facelift or a mini facelift, as a mid-face lift doesn't pull tissue far enough down to clean up the jaw area. For the eye bags, a lower blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is the gold standard to smooth out the puffiness under your eyes. Because your concerns span across different sections of the face, many patients find that combining a lower facelift with a lower blepharoplasty gives them the comprehensive, refreshed result they are looking for. I highly recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon so they can look at your full facial structure and tailor a cohesive plan for you.

Jowls, eye bags and nasolabial folds are very prominent. Would I benefit from a cheeck lift/ mid face lift? (Photos)

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