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  • Plastic Surgery
  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Aesthetic Surgery

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  • Midface concavity, characterized by inadequate skeletal projection, leads to prominent eyes and nose.
  • This skeletal morphology causes premature cheek descent, palpebral fissure distortion, and lower lid "bags," creating an aged appearance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a surgical technique for correcting midface concavity.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of this reconstructive procedure.

Main Methods:

  • The procedure involves intraoral and periorbital incisions to access the midface skeleton.
  • Alloplastic implants are used to augment midface skeletal projection, requiring multiple implants for complex curvature.
  • Subperiosteal elevation and repositioning of midface soft tissues enhance cheek fullness and correct palpebral deformities.

Main Results:

  • The surgical technique successfully increased midface skeletal projection and improved facial contours.
  • Patients exhibited reduced prominence of eyes and nose, narrower palpebral fissures, and masked lower lid "bags."
  • The procedure was safe and effective in 14 treated patients over a 4-year period.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical correction of midface concavity using alloplastic implants and soft tissue repositioning is a viable treatment option.
  • This approach effectively addresses aesthetic concerns associated with midface deficiency, including premature aging signs.
  • The described technique offers a safe and reliable method for midface reconstruction.