Fat grafting: A volumetric approach to midfacial rejuvenation

Abstract

The youthful-appearing midface plays a very important role in establishing the impression of vitality, energy, and attractiveness. Its central position plays a major influence to this end. What exactly is the midface? In order to discuss it, we need to define it. Several anatomic definitions exist to describe its borders, which can make communication and comparison difficult. In this chapter, the authors define the upper border of the midface by the lower eyelid/inferior orbital rim; the medial border by lateral sidewall of the nose; laterally by a vertical plane dropped down from the mid-zygoma; and inferiorly by a line drawn across the oral commissure.