Mid Face

Dr. Thomas D. McKim Boise Plastic Surgeon The area between your lower eyelids and your mouth is considered the midface. As you age, the effects of gravity, repeated muscle contraction, and lifestyle cause the skin, fat and muscle in this region to to move downwards. When this occurs, the cheeks begin to look saggy or flat, lower eyelids can become puffy or hollow, circles begin to appear under the eyes, and the lines between the nose and the corner of the mouth deepen.

A midface lift restores the natural curves and fullness in the cheeks by moving soft tissues back to where they were earlier. This is acheived by elevating the soft midface tissue from the bone, repositioning it upward towards the eyes, and fixating it in place until it re-adheres naturally to the bone. This restores cheek volume and establishes more youthful midface contours. The result will be a natural, revitalized appearance that doesn't appear overdone or "pulled."

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Dr Thomas D. McKim, Plastic Surgeon - Providing services in cosmetic surgery and face lifts to the area of Boise, Idaho.