Mid-Facelift
MID-FACELIFT
Often, people with sagging cheeks and deep
folds around the nose and mouth convey an unhappy look. Rather
than undergo an entire facelift, which does not directly address
these problem areas, surgeons can perform a mid-facelift.
What is the difference between a
facelift and a mid-facelift?
While the traditional
facelift targets several problem areas of the face, it does
not address the area between the two corners of the eyes and
the corner of the mouth. In contrast, the mid-facelift focuses
on this region by targeting the face’s
deeper layers, repositioning underlying fat and muscle to pull
the face from the cheeks up for a more natural look. The surgeon
lift the cheek fat up onto the cheekbones, creating a more youthful
appearance and softening deep folds of the face.
Mid facelift can be easily performed with
other facial procedures such as facelift, forehead lift and lower
eyelift. Many of these procedures can be done utilizing the same
incision site.
Who is a candidate for a mid-facelift?
- Those who may have a deep fold on the side of the nose
- Those who wish to have a more well-defined or chiseled jaw
line
- Those who have deep wrinkles in the cheeks and feel that
their cheeks have drooped over time.
How will I look and feel after surgery?
- Like a traditional facelift, patients can expect swelling,
bruising, discoloration and some discomfort during the first
two weeks. Swelling and bruising will vary with each patient.
- Stitches are removed within a week and a half, but strenuous
activity is not allowed in the first six weeks.
- The results of the surgery last approximately
5 to 10 years with minimal or no scarring, no hair loss, minimal
numbness and a fast recovery. However, the results vary by
person, taking into consideration a person’s age, their
skin type and condition, and the amount of skin removed.
Results of my surgery
Your mid-facelift
will last many years. Age and outside elements can alter your
results with time. Some patients will return several years later
for small “touch up” procedures.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE
- There are risks associated with any surgical
procedure.
- The specific risks
and suitability of each procedure for a given individual can
only be determined at the time of consultation.
- Minor complications that do not affect
the outcome may occasionally occur.
- Major complications are rare.
- Your
plastic surgeon will review any and all risks and benefits with
you during a private consultation.
