How is a face lift different than a mini-face lift or midface lift?

A midface lift works to pull up your cheek so that your nasolabial folds are improved and your cheek is lifted. This can also improve the way your lower eyelid appears in relation to your cheek.  he dark circles and bags under your eyes can be improved as well. A mini lift is a variation of the facelift... more

A comprehensive face/neck lift addresses the: Jowls Facial laxity Muscle laxity Neck Skin laxity A mini face-lift only addresses loose skin in front of the ears. A mid face-lift only addresses the descent of fat in the cheek area by lifting it up. A full, comprehensive facial rejuvenation through a face/neck... more

In short, a face lift, will address: Cheek laxity Jowls Neck laxity It usually involves tightening not only the skin, but also underlying fat and muscle. Mini-Facelift: A mini-facelift is reserved for someone with minimal neck laxity, and usually someone younger or who has had a previous facelift. Midface... more

Dr. Naficy has given an excellent overview of the differences between a "Face lift," "Midface lift" and a "Mini face lift." It is important to note, however, that these terms are not standardized and often mean quite different things to different surgeons. In my view, a careful... more

  A face lift (also known as a face and neck lift) can reverse many features of the aging face and neck. The most dramatic improvement is seen in the jaw-line and the neck. Face lift incisions are carefully placed within the natural creases in front, within, and behind the ear. After re-tightening of the... more