Focuses on the cheeks and under eye hollows to soften smile lines and lift the corners of the mouth.

Facial Skin Laxity

Erin Storm, PA-C

Definitive guide on Mid-Facelift, including the procedure overview, benefits, risks, recovery, before & after photos, costs, and more. 

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Mid-Facelift

A mid-facelift targets the cheek and under eye area to give patients a younger, more rejuvenated appearance. Similar to the SMAS facelift, the mid-facelift manipulates the underlying muscles to create a longer lasting solution for those with sagging skin and facial features. The mid-facelift though, also suspends the cheek fat pad and the eye muscle to create a complete transformation for the middle third of the face, erasing fine lines and wrinkles around the temples. 

Once the patient has been thoroughly anesthetized, the surgeon will make the initial incisions around the hairline and forehead to access the drooping facial muscles. Incisions may also be made for endoscopes to improve visualization. The doctor will then dissect the skin from the muscle in the forehead and cheek area. At this point, the surgeon will reposition the undermined muscles to their new position. The "flap" that is raised includes the SMAS muscle, malar fat pad and orbicularis oculi muscle. These muscles will then be fixated in a higher position, closer to the temples and to the sides of the rim of the eye bone. It is common for patients to combine a mid-facelift with other surgeries such as a blepharoplasty or fat grafting procedure to enhance the overall outcome.

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Face

Head

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- Stop taking blood thinning medications for 2 weeks
- Stop smoking 4 weeks before and after surgery
- No alcohol 2 days prior
- Do not eat or drink for at least 6 hours before

Before Treatment

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- Local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia
- Initial incisions around the hairline and forehead
- Skin is separated from the muscle
- Facial muscle is repositioned and undermined to new position
- Skin-muscle flap is fixated in a higher position
- Sutures to close

During Treatment

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- Face is swollen and bruised
- Face is wrapped in postoperative garment and worn continuously for 1 week

Immediately After Treatment

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- Face is swollen and bruised
- Turn head by moving shoulders, not the neck
- Limit jaw movement
- Take antibiotics and pain medication as prescribed
- Return to work after 2 weeks

1-14 Days After Treatment

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- Most patients able to resume normal activity
- Resume light exercise after 3 weeks
- Strenuous activity resumed after 6 weeks
- Final results after 2-4 months

2 Weeks After Treatment and Beyond

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- Noticeable immediately after surgery 
- Long lasting however not permanent
- Lasts for 10-15 years
- Results affected by continued aging and gravity

Result Notes

A mid-facelift, also called a vertical facelift or cheek lift, softens smile lines and lifts the corners of the mouth. Here is a quick guide for what to expect before, during, and after a mid-facelift. 

A mid-facelift, also known as the vertical facelift or cheek lift, focuses on the cheeks and under eye hollows. This procedure helps to soften smile lines and lift the corners of the mouth. It is common to also have a  blepharoplasty procedure or micro-fat grafting done in conjunction with a mid-face lift.

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