How Much Does a Cheek Lift Cost?
The cost of a cheek lift procedure varies according to the selected approach. Typically, pricing for a cheek lift starts at $16,999.
What is the Recovery Period Following a Cheek Lift?
A cheek lift procedure boasts an impressively short recovery period, particularly when compared to its substantial impact on the patient’s appearance. Generally, patients recover fully within 1-2 weeks following the procedure.
The Toronto Plastic Surgeons can perform the procedure in approximately 3 hours. Before they are driven home, patients will receive post-operative instructions from their doctors.
What is a Cheek Lift?
A cheek lift is often referred to as a mid-facelift. During the procedure, the surgeon lifts the cheeks to make them look fuller and younger. The procedure fixes problems such as sunken cheeks, loss of mid-face volume, jowls, loose skin, and reduces bags under the eyes.
Different Types of Cheek Lifts
There are cheek lifts that can be performed from inside the mouth and through the temporal hairline and those that can be performed through a lower lid incision. Dr. Bell will work with you to decide the best approach for your goals.
4 Benefits of a Cheek Lift
Youthful Appearance
By reversing the descent of the mid-face, the Toronto Plastic Surgeons are able to produce a more youthful and rested appearance in their patients.
Natural-Looking Results
After your mid-facelift with the Toronto Plastic Surgeons, you will look amazing without looking operated on. Indeed, the physicians will ensure that scarring is minimal and imperceptible.
Combat Premature Aging
A midface lift can combat the signs of premature or excessive aging by restoring a more youthful complexion.
Restore Confidence
At its core, a cheek contouring is designed to boost confidence and improve self-worth.
Risks of a Mid-Facelift
Like every surgery, a mid-facelift comes with a small chance of potential complications. The best thing patients can do to minimize the likelihood of complications is to select a trusted surgeon. The team at Toronto Plastic Surgeons has years of experience performing cheek lift procedures. Significant complications are uncommon and, in the rare event they occur, are expertly managed.
- Infections: Although infections are incredibly rare, the team takes every precaution to ensure the surgery is a smooth, seamless experience.
- Thick Scarring: If any scarring occurs, it is hidden within the hairline at the temples.
- Unexpected Bruising: Though rare, a cheek lift surgery may result in bruising that can last several days.
- Adverse Anesthesia Effects: Some patients may experience adverse effects to the anesthesia involved in the surgery. Prior to your surgery, The Toronto Plastic Surgeons will review your medical history to determine the best sedation.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Cheek Lift Surgery?
While there are no specific traits that dictate candidacy, proper physical health and realistic expectations can make the recovery process more seamless. Fundamentally, a candidate for a mid-facelift is simply someone who would like to improve the profile of their face and combat the signs of aging in the cheek area.
We invite all those interested in this procedure to reach out to Toronto Plastic Surgeons for a consultation. However, if you do not feel that this is right for you, please visit our non-surgical procedure page.
Preparing for a Cheek Lift Procedure
To ensure a successful surgery, the doctor will advise that you follow certain preparations in the weeks leading up to your procedure date:
- Smoking should be discontinued two weeks leading up to the procedure and two weeks after. Those who continue to smoke will have a longer recovery period and a greater likelihood of complications.
- Two weeks before your procedure, patients must cease taking Aspirin or any medication that contains Aspirin.
- Six hours prior to surgery, patients must stop consuming any food or drink. Small sips of water are permitted.
- Avoid sun damage two weeks before surgery. This can be achieved by wearing sunscreen.
All cheek lifts are performed within the comfort of the modern Toronto Plastic Surgeon SpaMedica Surgery suites. The surgery is entirely personalized and specifically designed by our expert team to match your desired results.
Prior to your surgery, Dr. Bell will administer anesthesia to ensure that the procedure is completely painless. During the surgery, the seasoned Toronto Plastic Surgeons lift the mid-face through a small incision placed in the mouth and/or within the temporal hairline. By making an incision in the hairline and in the mouth, the physicians will be able to remove excess skin and reposition the fat and tissue underneath while keeping the scars hidden.
Following the procedure, patients will rest in our recovery room for a couple of hours before being assessed by our specialist nursing team and returning home.
What to Expect After a Cheek Lift?
Following your surgery, the Toronto Plastic Surgeons will give you detailed post-operative instructions to ensure a seamless recovery. Keep in mind that the standard swelling and bruising discomfort usually lasts for 10 days after the surgery. Initial discomfort is managed with oral medication and applying a cold compress to the affected area.
Cheek Lift Recovery
After the surgery: Stitches are put in place at the hairline to ensure that the incision heals properly.
Day 6: Patients may return to the Toronto facilities to remove the stitches.
Week 1: Patients may return to work.
Day 10: Swelling and bruising should subside completely.
Mid-FaceLift for Men in Toronto
In recent years, cheek lift procedures have become increasingly more popular among men in their late 30s and early 40s due to the minimally invasive approach, natural-looking results, and overall improvement to the aesthetic appearance of the face the procedure offers. Dr. Bell performs male mid-face lifts with exceptionally natural results.
As men age, their skin loses its elasticity, leading to a loss in facial volume. This results in undesirable bags under the eyes and drooping cheeks. Cheek lifts are designed to restore the cheek area to a more youthful and natural fullness. By removing or elevating the excess skin and repositioning the fallen facial fat, a mid-face lift creates a revitalized appearance and counters the effects of the aging process, thereby restoring confidence.
In addition to the cheek lift’s subtle but significant impact on one’s appearance, the procedure’s exceptionally short recovery period is very appealing to busy men. The surgery is often combined with a lower lid bag removal from a hidden incision inside the eyelid. Patients are generally fully recovered within one week after the cheek lift procedure. Mild swelling and bruising may persist for up to 10 days after the surgery. Any discomfort can easily be managed with oral medication and by applying a compress to the affected area.
As men and women age differently, the procedure varies slightly depending on gender. For example, women might undergo a cheek lift to create fuller, rounder cheeks and a high “cheek sweep” instilling an oval facial appearance that highlights the cheekbones, while men might be interested in the surgery to generate a wider and stronger profile. Most men who undergo a fuller facelift do so to remove the excessive fullness in the lower cheek and jowls that particularly affect their profile during the aging process.
For a price starting at $6,000, the Toronto Plastic Surgeons can completely rejuvenate a man’s facial appearance. If you’re tired of looking fatigued and are ready to look and feel your best, be sure to book a consultation with Dr. Bell at the Toronto Plastic Surgeons.
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Why Choose Toronto Plastic Surgeons?
Dr. Bell has performed thousands of cosmetic facial procedures over the past 25 years, making him one of Canada’s most respected plastic surgeons. By utilizing the latest technology, Dr. Bell will be able to ensure that the outcome of the procedure matches the expectations of the patient.
Rest assured that, with the Toronto Plastic Surgeons, you’re in safe hands before, during, and after the procedure.
Cheek Lift FAQ
Is Getting a Mid-Face Lift Painful?
Due to the anesthesia administered during the procedure, the patient will not feel any pain during the surgery. While it is normal to experience some swelling and discomfort after the surgery, there will be no extreme or long-term pain. Any discomfort can be easily controlled with oral medication prescribed by the Toronto Plastic Surgeons.
How Do I Know if I Need a Cheek Lift or a Face Lift?
Typically, a facelift is required when there is a significant amount of loose facial and jawline skin, whereas a cheek lift lifts up a fallen cheek fat pad, but there is minimal excess skin. A cheek lift is less invasive and less expensive compared to a traditional facelift. Consequently, it boasts a much quicker recovery time.
However, as a result, its effects are less apparent than a traditional facelift. If you are looking for more extensive cosmetic work that affects the entire profile of the face, it might be time to consider a facelift procedure. A cheek lift and jawline lift can be combined if needed.
What is the Minimum Age for a Cheek Lift Surgery?
As facial bone structures continue to grow during adolescence, it is recommended that patients wait until they are at least 18 years old before scheduling a consultation for a cheek lift. Younger patients undergo surgery to create the cheek fullness they didn’t inherit.
Can a Cheek Lift Procedure Reduce Cheek Fat?
While a standard cheek lift is not designed to reduce cheek fat, there are other procedures performed by the Toronto Plastic Surgeons that involve the removal of unwanted fat from the cheek area.
Can a Cheek Lift Remove Sagging Cheeks?
Yes, a cheek lift can improve sagging skin in the mid-face. However, if you are hoping to address sagging along the neckline, you may require a separate facelift or jawline lift procedure.
Cheek Lift Testimonials
“Testimonial 1: Exceptionally skilled surgeon with a compassionate and honest demeanour. Since meeting Dr. Bell in 2008 I have undergone, over the course of 14 years, a rhinoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction, fat graft to tear troughs, mid face lift and breast augmentation. Certain procedures he made me hold off on for several years as he said I did not need to perform it yet (i.e., mid face lift and liposuction). I respect his honesty and integrity, but also his amazing talents in producing natural beautiful results and improving client confidence and rejeuvanation. He has a lovely bedside manner and is a genuinely kind human being. He was the director of the U of T plastic surgery residence program for years which initially drew me to him. His expertise and skill set was selected to lead and train future plastic surgery graduates in how to perform cosmetic surgery because he is truly the best! Thank you Dr. Bell for helping me feel and look the best I ever have in my life.” – Natalie 777 (RealSelf).
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