Subperiosteal or Intraoral Mid-face Lift — Alabama Plastic Surgery

What is an intraoral midface lift?
What will recovery be like?
What are the benefits of an intraoral midface?
Will I have to be in the hospital?

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What is an intraoral midface lift?

The incisions for an intraoral midface lift are placed inconspicuously in your mouth and temple. During the procedure the fat pads of your cheeks will be repositioned up and over the cheekbones where they belong. This redraping will improve the nasal furrows caused by drooping fat pads. A midface lift is frequently performed in conjunction with eyelid surgery or browlift for optimal results.

What will recovery be like?

There is a minimal amount of discomfort fFollowing the procedure. There will be some swelling and bruising that may last for 7 to 14 days. Keeping your head elevated and appying cold compresses will help to reduce swelling. As your incisions heal, you may notice some itching and possible some numbness. These symptoms will diminish over time. You may wear makeup immediately and the sutures will be removed in 7 to 10 days. Strenuous activity is restricted for 6 weeks.

What are the benefits of an intraoral midface?

The main benefits include no visible incisions, minimal scarring, less bleeding, no hair loss, minimal numbness and a much quicker recovery when compared to traditional surgical techniques.

Will I have to be in the hospital?

Depending on your health and your doctor's preference, you may have this procedure performed at an office based surgical center or in a hospital. Anesthesia for this procedure is most commonly local anesthesia with intravenous sedation. However, you and your surgeon may decide that general anesthesia may be the best choice for you. Both methods will ensure your ultimate comfort during the process.

If you would like to find out more about subperiosteal or intraoral mid-face lifts from our Birmingham, Alabama cosmetic surgeons, feel free to contact us today.