What is a mid-facelift or cheek lift?
As early signs of aging begin, often in your 30s to 50s,the midface (cheeks and under-eye area) is one of the first places to show volume loss and descent. This can lead to flattened cheeks, under-eye hollows, and deepening smile lines, creating a tired or sunken appearance.
While dermal fillers like Juvéderm Voluma can offer temporary improvement, a mid-facelift (midface lift) provides a more lasting solution by lifting and repositioning the deeper cheek structures to restore youthful contour and support.
Unlike a full facelift, which is typically suited for patients in their 50s to 70s addressing more advanced aging in the lower face and neck, a mid facelift is a targeted, earlier intervention focused specifically on the cheeks and under-eyes. Using advanced techniques such as endoscopic lifting, our surgeons achieve natural-looking results with minimal scarring and a refined, refreshed appearance.
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How is a Mid-facelift Performed?
The mid facelift is typically performed under IV sedation or general anesthesia, depending on your personalized treatment plan and whether it is combined with other procedures. While it can be paired with a brow lift in select cases, it is a distinct procedure focused specifically on restoring the midface.
Using advanced endoscopic techniques, small, well-concealed incisions are placed within the hairline. Through these, the underlying cheek tissues are carefully released and repositioned to a more youthful, elevated position using refined suspension techniques. This approach allows for precise correction with minimal visible scarring.
Benefits of a Mid-facelift
- Softens the appearance of nasolabial folds (smile lines)
- Improves under-eye hollowing and midface volume loss
- Lifts and restores cheek position and contour
- Creates a more rested, refreshed appearance
- Provides longer-lasting results compared to fillers or thread lifts
- Ideal for patients typically in their 30s to 50s experiencing early to moderate midface aging
- Advanced techniques allow for natural-looking results with discreet incisions
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Mid-Facelift Vs. Other Facelift Procedures
All facelift techniques are designed to address visible signs of facial aging, with each approach tailored to the specific areas of concern and degree of aging. At Utah Facial Plastics, our surgeons offer a full range of advanced facelift options, allowing for a highly personalized treatment plan based on your unique anatomy and goals.
While a mid-facelift is ideal for early aging in the cheeks and under-eye area, many patients benefit from other techniques such as the Deep Plane Facelift or MACS Facelift, which address more advanced concerns in the lower face and jawline. Our surgeons carefully evaluate each patient to recommend the most effective approach, delivering results that are natural, balanced, and long-lasting.
In contrast to a mid-facelift, a deep plane facelift is a more comprehensive approach that addresses the midface, jawline, and neck by repositioning deeper facial structures for more dramatic, long-lasting results. While recovery is typically longer, patients seeking a more complete rejuvenation often find the results well worth it.
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A MACS facelift (mini facelift) is a less invasive option designed to address early aging in the lower face and jawline, including mild jowling. It involves smaller, more discreet incisions and is often performed under local anesthesia, allowing for a quicker recovery compared to more extensive facelift techniques. While results are more subtle, it’s an excellent option for patients seeking a refreshed, natural-looking improvement without significant downtime.
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Explore which procedure is best for you. Call our Patient Care team today at 385.460.2550.
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Mid-Facelift FAQ's
Upon completion of the procedure, facial dressings are applied to prevent excessive swelling and bruising. These are removed the following day. Patients are closely followed and sutures are removed in approximately 7 days. We recommend only light activity for the first week to ten days following surgery. Facial swelling is usually slightly more significant than with facelift surgery. Most patients return to work after 2-3 weeks with makeup easily covering any residual bruising.
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