Beauty Doc Blog

October 3.2008

Many factors contribute toward the natural signs of aging.  Loss of collagen, pollution, facial expressions and many other elements causes lines to appear where they didn’t exist before.  As wrinkles and sagging naturally occur over time, we may look in the mirror and feel older.  A face lift can give your appearance and self-esteem the youthful boost you crave.

There are various methods used to achieve your goals.  While some people may believe a full face lift is the only option, a mid face lift can make a major difference in the overall look of your face.  The procedure can be done alone or a mid face lift can become an integral part of a full face life procedure.  During a mid face lift, the cosmetic surgeon focuses specifically on the central region of your cheek, between the corner of your mouth and the lower eyelid, to get rid of sagging cheeks that give you an older appearance.

Your face may be otherwise youthful but this problematic area around your cheeks could be showing telltale signs of aging.  In that instance, a mid face lift will give you the smoother look you want without undergoing a full face lift procedure.  Advanced signs of aging may be improved by combining a mid face lift procedure with a full face lift for maximum results.

During a mid face lift, usually an incision is carefully made in both the hairline and inside your mouth.  To make the smallest possible incision, sometimes a miniature television camera, formally referred to as an endoscope, is used to help the physician.  For those with sagging middle cheeks and few other signs of aging, a mid face lift is the ideal way to perk up your appearance and regain your self-confidence.

A mid face lift can help restore the youthful contours of your face without undergoing more detailed surgery.  By removing excess fat and tightening deep tissues, muscles and tendons in the central region of your cheek, your face will look younger and refreshed.  Prior to deciding the right procedure, you will have a detailed consultation with your plastic surgeon.  The surgeon will review your medical history, skin type and discuss goals and procedures with you before you come to a decision.  Based on his assessment of your medical history and the results you want to achieve, the plastic surgeon will decide of a mid face lift is right for you.