Sagging and swelling of the skin in the upper-outer part of the cheeks

Problem: Sagging and swelling of the skin in the upper-outer part of the cheeks, flabbiness of the middle zone of the face under the eyes.

Causes: Age changes associated with the general aging of the organism, individual features of the structure.

Methods of solution: Chek-lifting (Cheklift).



"Under the influence of the forces of gravity and as a result of the natural aging factors of the skin, there is often an effect called" paint lymphostasis ", which manifests itself in the form of sagging of the skin in the area of ​​the malar bone (grooves and" bags "in the upper-outer part of the cheeks)," says Igor White, - "In rare cases, such a picture can be seen in fairly young patients, and even a standard face lift does not solve the problem of this zone.

To eliminate "paint lymphostasis", an operation was developed that allows to remove the flabbiness of the middle zone of the face through the incision on the eyelids, effectively perform blepharoplasty, by increasing the muscle of the lower eyelid, and to exclude the possibility of turning the lower eyelid. In fact, Check-lifting combines classical blepharoplasty, subperiosteal lifting of the middle face area and cantopexy described above (fixation of the outer corner of the eyelid). In addition, for accelerated smoothing of the scars after the operation additionally designate fractional thermolysis.

As a result ( approximately after 1.5-2 months-removed ), the patient receives an obvious effect of rejuvenation and tightening of the entire upper half of the face, not just the eyes (due to smoothing the nasolacrimal furrow and lifting soft tissues, nasolabial folds are visually removed).

I must say that any kind of blepharoplasty requires a surgeon to have a good sense of proportion and jewelry skill, because often after an unsuccessful intervention, there are undesirable effects - round eyes, excessively strained skin, a turn of the lower eyelid. To avoid nervous shocks and corrective operations, (and it is always more difficult to correct someone else's blemishes), one should immediately look for a highly qualified specialist. After all, the whole point of aesthetic surgery is that, without changing the natural features and facial expressions, make the face freshened and younger. "

Belyi Igor Anatolievich, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor,
Leading plastic surgeon of the clinic of aesthetic surgery "OTTIMO"
Moscow, Petrovsky per., 5, building 2, tel .: (495) 623-23-48, 621-64-07, www.ottimo.ru