"Mirror Face Lift": Concept, Description, and Evaluation 1 Year Postoperatively.

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Facial Rejuvenation Techniques

Background:

• The aging process leads to the migration of facial soft tissues.
• Mid-face aging affects a patient's overall appearance and self-perception.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and evaluate the Mirror Facelift concept for mid-face rejuvenation.
• To demonstrate the effectiveness of the Locked Cheek-Lift technique in achieving stable, long-term results.

Main Methods:

• The Mirror Facelift involves using a mirror and specific photographic angles during preoperative consultations to analyze soft tissue redistribution.
• The Divaris et al locked cheek lift technique, utilizing two vectors for 3D soft tissue redistribution, was employed.
• Postoperative results were evaluated at 3 months and 1 year, comparing preoperative and postoperative images.

Main Results:

• The Mirror Facelift concept effectively demonstrated expected postoperative results to patients during consultations.
• The Locked Cheek-Lift technique showed stable fat compartment positions 1 year post-surgery, with mean values of 4.62 (pre-op) and 4.34 (1-year post-op).
• Patients experienced limited postoperative edema and ecchymosis, indicating a smooth recovery.

Conclusions:

• The Mirror Facelift concept allows for precise repositioning of facial soft tissues and correction of migrated fat compartments.
• The technique achieves harmonious facial rejuvenation without palpebral cutaneous incisions, leading to a short recovery period.
• This approach offers a predictable and stable outcome for mid-face rejuvenation.