Midface Volumization with Injectable Fillers
The aging midface has long been overlooked in cosmetic surgery. Our understanding of facial aging in terms of 3 dimensions has placed increased importance on volume restoration. Although an “off-label”…
Midface Sculpting with Autologous Fat
There is currently a major paradigm shift from excision-based surgery to strictly volume enhancement. Because there is still no perfect facial filler, development of synthetic facial injectables continue to advance…
Transpalpebral Midface Lift
Aging of the midface is a complex aesthetic problem requiring an individualized and multifaceted surgical approach. The objective of harmonious rejuvenation of the entire face as well as increasing patient…
Management of the Midface During Rhytidectomy
No nonsurgical technique can come close to rejuvenating the face like a cervicofacial rhytidectomy. However, one of the most difficult areas to improve during a facelift is the midface. The…
Endoscopic Midfacial Rejuvenation
Early facial rejuvenation focused largely on the upper and lower thirds of the face. More recently, improvements in understanding of midfacial aging and anatomy have paralleled the development of endoscopic…
Midface Skeletal Enhancement
Alloplastic malar augmentation offers a reliable means of achieving a permanent, yet reversible, form of midfacial volume enhancement that serves to correct the changes associated with facial aging, hypoplasia, and…
Surgical Treatment of the Brow and Upper Eyelid
Surgical management of the aging upper face has taken on a critical role in total facial rejuvenation, with a variety of techniques available. The hallmarks of the aging upper third…
Minimally Invasive Options for the Brow and Upper Lid
Eyebrow and upper eyelid aging occurs in all tissue planes, and manifests most commonly in skin quality, tissue volume loss (soft tissue and bone), and tissue descent. All these involutional…
Minimally Invasive Surgical Adjuncts to Upper Blepharoplasty
A variety of surgical adjuncts can be added to upper eyelid blepharoplasty with the goal of enhancing surgical results and patient satisfaction. All of these procedures are minimally invasive and…
Midface Anatomy, Aging, and Aesthetic Analysis
This article reviews the key anatomic structures in the region of the midface, including important surface and bony landmarks, innervation, blood supply, muscle layers, and fat compartments. It also discusses…
