A good candidate for cheek lift surgery, AKA a mid-facelift, needs to find a surgeon who will keep their specific needs in mind. A cheek lift procedure is planned to address the needs and anatomy of the patient, and this includes patients who want to gain a rejuvenated look to the cheeks. In addition, a person who has a hollow look beneath the eyes or a heaviness below the cheeks is also a good candidate for a cheek lift.

A cheek lift procedure is often performed using incisions that are placed behind the top lip and in the lower eyelid. The cheek lift surgeon makes incisions that are hidden in the hairline that is located at the temple, Then, the surgeon adjusts the muscle tissue and fat and also places suture loops through incisions in the mid-face, so the cheek fat pads are elevated. Finally, the tissue is held in position by stitches placed in the hair at the temples.

The cheek lift recovery period involves a healing period of seven to ten days although patients can return to work after a week. They should also avoid any type of strenuous activities for four weeks. The final cheek lift results can last a lifetime. However, the patient will continue to age but their cheeks will retain a younger appearance as they continue to get older.

The average cheek lift cost in Los Angeles is $3000-$10,000. The final cost will include any fees that are charged by the medical facility or the doctor, the extent of the work that is performed, and the level of experience of the doctor.

Cosmetic Town can help a person find a cheek lift surgeon thanks to the number of board-certified cosmetic surgeons listed on the website. The cheek lift surgeons can answer questions about the procedure and also provide “before and after” photos of actual patients they have treated in the past.