Midface-lifting: evolution, indications, and technique.

The youthful face is often defined by malar and lateral cheek fullness with associated submalar concavity, giving a smooth contour between the different subunits coupled with an aesthetically pleasing convex lower eyelid-cheek continuum. This article reviews the key anatomical concepts of midfacial aging, the evolution of midface-lifting techniques, and indications and contraindications for their use. Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.