The Cheek Lift/ Vertical Cheek Lift Procedure
A cheek lift (also called a vertical
cheek lift) can significantly reduce wrinkles, sagging skin
or a depressed appearance in the cheeks. As a person ages, the
cheeks (which are situated over the cheek bone) descend, aging
the lower eyelid and deepening the upper part of the smile line.
A cheek lift repositions the cheek frame in an upward direction.
The cheek fat is repositioned along with underlying fascia and
muscle, creating more youthful eyes and softening the smile
line. The incisions for the cheek lift are made beneath the
lower eyelash line (similar to an eyelid tuck or Blepharoplasty
surgery). The surgery takes approximately two and a half hours
and most people are back at work in seven to ten days.
After Your Cheek Lift
There is a minimal amount of discomfort
following your procedure. There will be swelling and bruising
that may last from seven to ten days. Keeping your head elevated
and applying cold compresses will help to reduce swelling.
As your incisions heal, you will notice some itching and possibly
some numbness. These symptoms will diminish over time. You
may wear make-up after three days and your sutures will be
removed in seven to ten days. Strenuous activity is restricted
for six weeks.
If you have any questions regarding the
cheek lift or vertical cheek lift,
or wish to schedule a consultation, please call the San
Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center at 415-392-3333.
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