Mid Face Lift

As an alternative to the cost, time involved or recovery period involved in having a full facelift, there is the mid. Over time, aging, gravity, repeated muscle contraction, and lifestyle choices cause skin, fat, and muscle to move downwards, mainly in the area between the lower eyelids and the mouth known as the mid face. This can accentuate the aging changes around the mouth and chin. The mid, also known as a cheek lifts, restores the convex shape of the lower eyelid and cheek, which corrects puffiness of the lower eyelids, the indentation of the upper cheek, and a prominent naso-labial fold. It may also minimize the look of big eyes. Usually people in their 40s and older will have this procedure, although it can be done younger for inherited traits. This procedure will provide a natural, youthful appearance without having an overdone or pulled look. It is used to improve tissue sagginess around the nose and upper lip, and also the lower eyelid depression. Combined with a full forehead, you can obtain improvement of total sagginess of the eyebrow, tissue saggines of the upper eyelid, mid wrinkles of the forehead, frown lines and crow's feet. Start the process of looking younger today! The surgical technique involves making a small incision inside the lower eyelid or through the mouth which provides direct visualization of the cheek and lower eyelid. The tissues are replaced to a more aesthetically pleasing position, then the incisions are closed. Mid surgery takes three to four hours using local anesthesia, and IV or oral sedation. Sutures usually dissolve within a week, and most patients are able to do light work after two weeks. This procedure may be combined with a browlift, facelift, blepharoplasty, fat transfer, facial implants, botox, and chemical peels or laser resurfacing.