title: Minimally invasive midfacial rejuvenation: combining thread-lift and lipotransfer.
abstract: Minimally invasive procedures that offer reduced downtime are on the rise in aesthetic facial surgery, and it is essential that these newer technologies undergo critical assessment in the hands of well-trained facial plastic surgeons. The combination of lipotransfer and thread-lift represents a new modality to address midfacial aging. Specific technical considerations are provided in this article, and vigorous management of patient expectations is recommended. These techniques have a moderate learning curve without significant morbidities. Despite patient satisfaction, surgeon satisfaction will only be realized as long-term results are better understood.
authors.affiliation: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Williams Center for Excellence, 1072 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110, USA. edwilliamsmd@pol.net
authors.forename: Edwin F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: Stephen P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D005145:Face; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures