Mid Facelift
The mid facelift is designed to elevate the cheeks and improve the appearance of the fold between the nose and mouth. The cheek fat pad is re-suspended in a higher, more aesthetically pleasing position imparting a fullness to the face that is lost as a result of aging.
Are you a candidate?
- If you have a flattened appearance to your cheeks or deepening of your nasolabial folds
- If you desire to rejuvenate the face without undergoing a full facelift
- If you do not desire to have permanent artificial implants placed in your face
Anticipated Outcome
- Create fullness to the mid face
- Elevate cheeks
- Improve the nasolabial folds
Procedure Description
Small incisions are made behind the hairline and underneath the upper lip. The cheek is then elevated and held into place with a temporary device that reabsorbs after the tissues have had time to heal.
Recovery
- Sutures are removed at 7 to 10 days after surgery
- We recommend a soft diet for the first week after surgery
- You can expect mild facial swelling and discomfort
- You will be able to return to normal activities and work approximately two to three weeks after surgery
- It generally takes six to eight weeks for the majority of the residual swelling to disappear
