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Lifting Sagging Cheeks through Surgery
The cheeks and lower eyelids, considered by surgeons as an interrelated unit because of their close proximity, are among the first areas to show early signs of aging. To regain the youthful look on their faces, people turn to cheek lift or mid-facelift surgery as a means to remove wrinkles or sagging cheeks.
The round-faced look of youth is attributed to the fat located on the cheekbones. But advancing age causes this fat deposit to drift from the cheeks down to the mouth and nose, which causes the cheeks to look flat. The loss of cheek fat also deepens the folds around the mouth and nose and stretches the lower eyelids. These can result in a tired or angry look.
An outpatient procedure, a cheek lift moves the displaced cheek tissue back to its original position. The incisions made are usually very small and are hidden behind the ear, making them virtually unnoticeable.
