The Internal Face-Lift (IFL) is a concept of three dimensional infrastructure remodeling done to create an internal correction, to enhance the loss of bone mass due to aging in the midface, to improve a receding or small chin, and improve the jawline. Defects of the bone, soft tissue, and skin due to shrinkage of the aging face or genetic defects are remodeled and rebuilt to recreate a "youthful triangle". Components used to create the youthful triangle are Malarplasty (midface implants), Mentoplasty (prejowl or chin/jowl implant), Submental Liposuction (under the chin) or Submentoplasty (tightening of the muscle) under the chin. In some cases, additional fillers are beneficial to reduce lines on the face or lips. For patients who need additional reshaping of the lower two-thirds of the face and the neck, Dr. Gilmore performs a "Facial J-Lift" to give additional correction to the jawline. The Neck lift can also be incorporated to correct heaviness of the neck.

Malarplasty (Midface Implants) are most often used to improve midface facial structure or to minimize acne scarring. The implants are a solid, alloplastic, silicone material, which have been contoured exactly to match the facial anatomy. They are placed in a pocket in the deep structure of the face to lift and contour, giving back definition to the midface.

Implants are inserted through small incisions inside the mouth under the upper lip. Proper symmetry is achieved by positioning the implants into place. Because suture (stitches) material is usually of a biodegradable nature, suture removal is unnecessary.