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I would like to know exactly what areas are improved by a cheek lift. Does the cheek lift also improve skin texture? |
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I would like to know exactly what areas are improved by a cheek lift. The areas I am concerned about are the nasolabial folds, sagging cheeks, the beginning of jowls and marionette lines. Does the cheek lift also improve skin texture?
Answer:
The cheek may lose volume and descend with time. This results in accentuation of the nasolabial folds and creation of the jowl. As well, a hollowness develops between the lower eyelid and cheek. A cheek lift is designed to restore a more youthful appearance to the cheek. It does not improve skin texture; a better technique for improving skin texture of the cheek is laser resurfacing with a fractionated laser. A cheek lift does not improve the jowls and/or marionette lines as effectively as a facelift. Non-surgical options, such as augmentation with injectable fillers, can improve the appearance of the nasolabial folds and marionette lines.
Posted by Rami K. Batniji, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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