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Old facelift procedures pulled the skin back, making it tight and taunt, and gave a “wind tunnel” look due to incisions made around the ears and into the hair to hide the scar.  The classic facelift also could not do very much to correct the mid face fold around the nose, the crease known as the nasal furrow.  The mid facelift however is a newer trend that has been developed over the last decade and is becoming quite popular to patients in their 30s and 40s.

The Triangular Area Is The Focus

The focus in a mid facelift is on the triangular area that is formed between the two corners of the eyes and the corner of the mouth.  The surgeon is able to reposition underlying fact and muscles so that the middle of the face is pulled up, and it looks more natural.  It also removes tension on the flesh.  The mid facelift is able to be performed in the physician’s office and is a quick procedure, usually taking only an hour, giving it the nick name “the lunchtime lift.”  It can be done alone or in conjunction with a traditional facelift.

Three Liftable Areas

With a mid facelift the face is divided into three liftable areas. These are the forehead and eyelids, the neck and jaw, and everything in between, or the mid face.  The mid face includes the muscles that convey emotion, so a sagging mid face makes drooping mouth and chin much more obvious.  Checks pulled down by gravity but a mid facelift pulls cheek fat up and onto the bones of the cheek where it was during the patient’s youth. The treatment also raises the mouth folds and creates a softer, happier, younger look.

The Endoscope Is Often Used

Often surgeons utilize an instrument called an endoscope, which is a tiny fiberoptic lens that is inserted through half inch incisions placed in the mouth and temple where they are less conspicuous.  The lens will be attached to a camera which is then connected to a TV monitor that allows the surgeon to see where he is operating.  The endoscope also contains small tools that allows the surgeon to do the procedure utilizing his extreme knowledge of facial anatomy.  Fat bags can be removed from near the eyes and extra skin can be trimmed to remove wrinkles and lines as well.

A Youthful Appearance Fast

A primary benefit to a mid facelift is that a youthful appearance can be gained with little or no scarring.  There is no hair loss, little numbness and a fast recovery, making it a good choice for many patients.