How to Prepare for Cheek Lift Surgery

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A cheek lift, or a midface lift as it’s also known, is a type of cosmetic surgery that attempts to add a sense of lift and youthfulness to the cheeks and midface region. With the right surgical touch, this procedure has the potential to offer a patient stunning results. Below, we cover how to prepare for cheek lift surgery.

However, proper preparation is key for anyone interested in maximizing the results they will receive from their cheek lift. Failing to attend to this has the potential to compromise your results.

How to Prepare for Cheek Lift Surgery

If you’re thinking about receiving this type of surgery, take a look at this guide that can help you take the necessary steps to prepare for it.

What Happens During a Cheek Lift?

During a cheek lift, your physician will reposition a set of pads in your cheeks known as the malar pads. In addition, the skin surrounding these pads will be tightened. Prior to any of the actual surgical work being done, you will be placed under general anesthesia.

Once the patient is put under, your physician will make incisions in the cheeks, and use a small endoscopic camera to observe the details of this area of your body. Following this, they will reposition the malar pads and skin of the cheeks to enliven and refresh this area of the body. Most cheek lifts can be completed in just about two hours.

Who Makes a Good Candidate for a Cheek Lift?

Most healthy patients who are interested in receiving a cheek lift should find themselves approved to receive this work. In particular, your physician will look for the following qualities in a patient:

  • Individuals with sagging or heavy looking cheeks
  • The skin under the eyes appears baggy
  • You are a generally healthy individual
  • You have no chronic health conditions
  • You are not a current smoker
  • You have a realistic set of expectations surrounding your procedure

Most individuals who decide to pursue this type of procedure are between the ages of 40 and 50. However, anyone over the age of 18 can decide to receive a cheek lift.

Benefits of a Cheek Lift

There are many well-documented benefits that can be incurred from a cheek lift procedure. This includes some of the following:

  • Quick procedure and recovery period
  • A cheek lift is a relatively safe procedure
  • A cheek lift can provide a patient with a massive self-esteem boost
  • There is a low chance of visible scarring
  • A cheek lift offers immediate and long-lasting results

The results from a cheek lift tend to be long-lasting, with most patients enjoying their results for about 10 years.

How to Prepare for a Cheek Lift Surgery

There are several preparatory steps one can take to get ready for their cheek lift. Some of the preparations include the following steps:

  • Undergo a physical exam from your physician
  • Adjust any supplements or over-the-counter medications you’re taking
  • Adjust your alcohol intake
  • If you smoke, quit smoking for several weeks leading up to the procedure

In addition, part of your preparation process should include discussing with your doctor their own qualifications for performing the surgery. In general, you should look for a board-certified surgeon who displays the following qualities:

  • They operate in an accredited surgical facility
  • They have privileges to operate in a hospital
  • They have successfully performed a cheek lift in the past
  • They have a plan for a surgical emergency
  • They have an accredited surgical staff

After Your Procedure

The time after your cheek lift procedure is just as important as the time leading up to it. Once your surgery is complete, your surgical site will be dressed with various bandages, and a small tube may be placed under your cheeks to drain excess fluid.

You’ll then be moved to a recovery room, where you’ll wait for your anesthetic to wear off. Following this, you should arrange for someone to help drive you home safely, as there’s a very strong chance that you will feel excessively groggy in the first 24 hours following your procedure.

In addition, your surgeon will give you a set of personal guidelines for how to handle your surgical recovery period. Ultimately, following these guidelines to the letter is in your own best interest.

The Top Option in Beverly Hills

Dr. Brent and the rest of the team at his office are considered one of the best medical teams working today in Southern California. If you’re interested in discussing whether or not a cheek lift would work for you, contact Dr. Brent today to go over some of the details and find out why he’s the best plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills.