Cheek Lift

"Give yourself a lift" with innovative ADAS treatments

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WHAT IS THE CHEEK LIFT PROCEDURE?

A cheek lift (also called a vertical cheek lift) can significantly reduce wrinkles, sagging skin or a depressed appearance in the cheeks. As a person ages, the cheeks (which are situated over the cheek bone) descend, aging the lower eyelid and deepening the upper part of the smile line. A cheek lift repositions the cheek frame in an upward direction. The cheek fat is repositioned along with underlying fascia and muscle, creating more youthful eyes and softening the smile line. The incisions for the cheek lift are made beneath the lower eyelash line (similar to an eyelid tuck or Blepharoplasty surgery).

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HOW LONG DOES TREATMENT TAKE?

The cheek lift procedure takes approximately two and a half hours.

WHAT IS THE PRE CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CHEEK LIFT PROCEDURE?

Typically, we ask that you discontinue the use of retinoic acid products and glycolic acid products for 3 to 4 days before your Cheek Lift procedure. In addition, we will prescribe an antibiotic, which is started 1 day before your procedure. Arnica may be prescribed to reduce bruising. It is also wise to stay out of intense sunlight for up to 1 week prior to your treatment. A preop eye exam and history and physical is mandatory prior to having the Cheek Lift procedure.

HOW MUCH DISCOMFORT CAN I EXPECT?

There is minimal if any discomfort with this treatment. Topical, local and sometimes IV sedation is all that is used. If you are extremely anxious, we can prescribe and anti-anxiety medication regimen which can be taken 1 to 2 hours before your procedure. Someone must drive you to and from the office and stay with you for 24 hours after your procedure has been performed. Pain usually is described as moderate for the first 24 hours. This can easily be controlled with cool compresses and pain medications which we will prescribe for you.

WHAT WILL BE MY DOWNTIME?

There can be some minor swelling and redness after surgery which quickly disappears within a matter of days. Redness can persist for up to one week. Sutures absorb by one to two weeks. Our providers will usually see you 24 hours after surgery and 1 week after surgery to make sure that you are healing correctly. Plan on a 7 to 10 day healing time.

WHAT ABOUT THE POST OP CARE?

We recommend a very nice post surgical kit. It is important to stay out of intense sun for at least one week after your treatment. We also recommend that you initiate a low dose corticosteroid medication to minimize swelling which occurs in most instances. Concealing makeup, e.g. Jane Iredale™, can be used to minimize redness.

HOW LONG WILL THE BENEFITS OF THE PROCEDURE LAST?

Cheek Lift Surgery benefits can be seen for several years. In our experience, patient satisfaction has been extremely high for this procedure. Botox Cosmetic™ and Filler Treatments using our Volume Lift technique can also enhance your cosmetic result.

For more information on the cheeklift procedure or to set up a consultation, click here or call 904-285-7546. Thank you and we look forward to helping you.

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