It may be time to for a mid-facelift when a person’s self-esteem is compromised due to deep creases, crow’s feet, and a sagging chin or jaw. Even if a person takes really good care of themselves by exercising and eating well, it may not be enough to stop excessive aging. A facelift will not stop the aging process, but it will slow it down. The lift will tighten underlying muscles in the face and neck. A mid-facelift can also be done in conjunction with other procedures such as:
The best candidates for a lift is a man or woman who has sagging skin with little to no elasticity and well defined bone structure. It’s specifically used to address sagging cheeks and surrounding skin. Most patients for this type of procedure are between the ages of 40 and 60 years old. The result is a young, fresh look that will enhance self-confidence and self-esteem.
A patient who has heaviness below the cheeks should consider a mid-facelift. It’s also a great procedure for people who have hollowness under their eyes. A mid-facelift is also a procedure for all healthy individuals who don’t have serious medical conditions. Ideal candidates should have a positive outlook, but they should also have realistic goals.
Hollowness under the eyes
Heaviness under the cheeks
Healthy without medical problems that could hinder recovery
Patients who are realistic about the outcome and their goals in improving their physical appearance
To get the best results prepare before the procedure is done. It is essential to reveal any underlying medical conditions such as high blood pressure or blood clotting issues. Disclosing the use of medication or other forms of drugs and vitamins should also be told to the surgeon before surgery. Your cosmetic surgeon will reveal any risks involved and explain step by step how the patient should take care of themselves after the surgery is completed.
Unfortunately, a traditional facelift isn’t the right solution for many patients because it might not be able to treat the lower eyelid and upper cheek. There is something called a fat pad inside of the cheek, and a mid-facelift is a procedure used to elevate this pad. It can give patients fuller looking cheeks and eyes, which produces a rejuvenated appearance. When compared with injectable solutions, the results from a mid-facelift last longer.
Before undergoing this procedure, patients want to know what the procedure can do for them. It’s important for people to know that a mid-facelift can dramatically alter their appearance. The initial results are visible immediately after the procedure is finished. However, in the beginning, it’s common for the cheek pad to appear to be overcorrected. Over time, the cheek pad will slide into a position that looks completely natural. There are several steps that patients need to take to maintain their results. In most cases, patients recover from this procedure after about 10 days.
As we get older, we lose volume in our faces and over time, we begin to look tired. This happens because as we age, the fat pad shifts downward and our faces appear flatter. A mid-facelift, also referred to as a cheek lift, addresses one of the earliest signs as we age; the sag of our cheeks and the hollow appearance under our eyes. When a patient has a mid-facelift, the fat pad in the cheek is lifted to give a fuller, more refreshed and more youthful appearance. When a mid-facelift is performed by a cosmetic surgeon, the results are more permanent than those created with injectable fillers. The recovery time from a mid-facelift is much shorter than from a traditional facelift.
