Fig. 7.

a, b Intraoperative oblique view of a patient undergoing a vertical upper-midface lift. The midfacial tissues are elevated until identifying premolars confirms adequate mobilization to the desired position by applying tension to the sutures exiting the temporal incision (a). This superior vertical elevation lifts the deep tissues, which are maintained in the proper position by anchoring the sutures in the deep temporal fascia in the desired position (b)