title: Anatomy of the midface.
abstract: Surgical procedures for the midface and nasolabial fold demand that the surgeon possess a magnified knowledge of the facial anatomy and its structural relationships. With this knowledge, the surgeon limits complications while achieving better results. This article reviews the anatomy of the midfacial subcutaneous soft tissues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Yousif
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Mendelson
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005205:Fascia / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology