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Current Practices and Trends in Midface Rejuvenation
Jennifer N Shehan, Lucia S Ryll1, Jessica LeClair2
1Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|January 23, 2023
Summary
Cosmetic surgeons increasingly prefer minimally invasive techniques like fillers and fat transfer for midface rejuvenation over invasive surgical methods. This trend reflects a shift in aesthetic practices nationwide.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Facial Rejuvenation
Background:
- Midface aging treatments are complex with limited clinical trial data.
- Surgeons often rely on personal preference due to data scarcity.
- National trends in midface rejuvenation practices require quantitative assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantitatively assess national trends in cosmetic midface rejuvenation.
- To analyze the shift towards or away from invasive vs. minimally invasive techniques.
- To understand surgeon preferences in midface aging treatments.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study using a survey.
- Survey distributed via American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and American Society of Plastic Surgeons listservs.
- Techniques categorized as minimally invasive (fillers, fat transfer) or invasive (facelift, implants).
Main Results:
- 232 survey responses received from board-certified surgeons.
- Minimally invasive techniques (66.67%) were preferred over invasive (33.33%).
- Injectable fillers (34.88%) and fat transfer (20.93%) were most common; deep plane facelift preferred over subperiosteal lift.
Conclusions:
- National trends show a preference for minimally invasive cosmetic procedures for midface aging.
- The shift favors less invasive options like fillers and fat transfer.
- Data provides quantitative insight into current midface rejuvenation practices.
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