Mid-Facelift to Address Sagging Around the Eyes and Mouth

Many people choose cosmetic surgery to help improve their appearance and feel better about themselves. There are different cosmetic procedures to address a variety of needs. In particular, a mid-facelift can improve the appearance of sagging in the area between the eyes and mouth.

Benefits of a mid-facelift

As a person ages, the mid face area sags and loses volume. This results in less prominent cheekbones and causes the lower eyelids to appear baggy. This will also enhance the naso-labial fold. These changes can make a person appear tired and older than they truly are. A mid-facelift addresses signs of aging by focusing on the area between the eyes and mouth.

A mid-facelift give a more youthful appearance by lifting the fat pad in the cheek which provides fullness to the eyes and cheek. To perform the procedure, the cosmetic plastic surgeon makes several small incisions along the hairline and inside the mouth. This allows the surgeon to lift and reposition the fatty tissues, and it reduces the appearance of scars. A mid-facelift is performed as an outpatient procedure and is not covered by insurance since it is a cosmetic procedure.

This procedure is recommended for people who see heaviness between the cheeks or hollowness below the eyes, who are physically healthy, and do not smoke. This procedure will not address lifting or tightening of the neck and areas below the chin. To address other concerns simultaneous to a mid-facelift, patients with sagging skin along the neckline can also consider a neck lift in conjunction with a mid-facelift.