Midface Lift

Overview

4.3 out of 5 (3 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

14 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

A midface lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to address age-related changes in the midfacial region, including the descent of malar fat pads, deepening of nasolabial folds, and loss of skin elasticity. This technique involves various surgical approaches, such as subciliary incisions or subperiosteal dissections, to lift and reposition the underlying structures, providing a more youthful appearance. Surgeons utilize techniques like suspension sutures or absorbable implants to elevate the malar fat pads and achieve facial rejuvenation. The procedure often involves collaboration among healthcare professionals, including surgeons, nurses, and advanced practitioners, to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Clinicians participating in this continuing education course on the midface lift procedure learn the latest advancements, techniques, and evidence-based practices in facial cosmetic surgery. This educational program enhances clinicians' skills in patient assessment for midface lifts, surgical techniques, and postoperative care, improving patient outcomes and safety. Additionally, the course covers interdisciplinary collaboration, emphasizing effective communication and coordination among healthcare professionals involved in midface lifting procedures. Continuous education in this domain enables clinicians to stay ahead of evolving practices, refine their expertise, and provide high-quality, patient-centered care in aesthetic facial surgery.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Differentiate between midface lift techniques, such as deep plane facelifts, superficial muscular aponeurotic system flap rhytidectomy, minimal access cranial suspension facelifts, and other approaches, considering patient-specific goals and anatomy.

  • Apply comprehensive knowledge of facial anatomy and aging processes to customize midface lift strategies, addressing specific patient concerns and tailoring interventions for natural-looking rejuvenation.

  • Assess and monitor patients postoperatively, evaluating outcomes, identifying complications, and ensuring appropriate healing and recovery, fostering proactive management of adverse events.

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including anesthesiologists, nurses, and other surgical staff, to ensure smooth perioperative care and enhance patient safety during midface lift procedures.

Disclosures

StatPearls, LLC requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. Others involved in planning this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Physicians and Physician Associates: StatPearls, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians and PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn their required annual part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC). It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

If you have concerns regarding the CE/CME system, please contact support@statpearls.com.

Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

Cancellation Policy: Please see the cancellation policy. StatPearls, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 
 

Reviews

OFER R. on 5/5/2021

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Emily B. on 2/27/2023

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