title: Combination Therapy in Midfacial Rejuvenation.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Facial aging in the midface reflects cumulative results of multiple intrinsic and extrinsic factors over time. Midfacial rejuvenation procedures can make a positive impact on facial attractiveness and patient satisfaction.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To review evidence and clinical experience using combination treatments for midfacial rejuvenation to achieve optimal outcomes.
  
  
  METHODS
  This article provides a review of published scientific evidence supporting the use of combination therapy in midfacial rejuvenation. In addition, the authors share their cumulative clinical experience and best practices for combination treatments in the midface.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Clinical experience and evidence shows that combining multiple aesthetic therapies targeting multiple aspects of the aging process provides optimal results, with greater overall efficacy and a higher level of patient satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: *Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; †Department Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California.
authors.forename: Shannon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Humphrey
authors.forename: Katie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Beleznay
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Fitzgerald
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging; D002610:Cheek; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D000068937:Cosmeceuticals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000067548:Dermal Fillers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005123:Eye; D005145:Face; D006801:Humans; D062325:Intense Pulsed Light Therapy; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008046:Lip; D009666:Nose; D000078702:Radiofrequency Therapy; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging
chemical_list: D000068937:Cosmeceuticals; D000067548:Dermal Fillers