What is a mid-face lift?

A midface lift, also known as a 'cheek lift,' blends the lower lid/cheek junction. It differs from a lower facelift or facelift, which addresses the lower two-thirds of the face. There are several different techniques that plastic surgeons utilize to address the midface, including techniques through the lower... more

In our practice, a cheeklift, a type of midface lift, is effective at smoothing the lower eyelids at the level of the cheeks, for slight elevation of the cheeks, and for reducing the hollowness below the lower eyelids (especially the LUSIC cheeklift with LiveFill). Many people think of a cheeklift as an... more

Midface (Cheek) Lift The primary aging change in the cheek area consists of a combination of deflation and descent of the cheek fat pads, creating a hollowed appearance below the lower lids and deepened nasolabial folds (oblique lines which extend from each side of the nose to the area beside the corners of... more

The midface is an essential component of an attractive face. With the aging process, the fatty tissue that normally drapes over the cheekbones can begin to sag with gravity. The result is less prominent cheekbones, and a droopy fold of skin and fat between the nose and the cheek (the nasolabial fold). The... more

A midface lift is a procedure aimed at elevating the cheeks. A 'regular facelift' generally refers to a facial rejuvenation procedure aimed at improving the jowl (lower jawline) or neck area. A mini-lift is a minimal incision lower facelift which usually is used to adress the jowl area. A midface lift can be... more

A mid face lift is an operation designed to restore fat volume to the cheek area.  Fat in the middle portion of the cheeks is moved in vertical fashion.  Cheek implants can also be used in conjunction with mid face lift or as a standalone procedure to augment the cheek area. 

Midface lifting addresses the sagging present in your cheeks with aging. It can help improve your cheeks and lower eyelids, leaving you looking refreshed and younger. Fat that is normally centered high over your cheekbones descends with age, giving a flat appearance to the face and heavy lines in the... more

A midface lift addresses the soft tissues located over the cheek that tend to drop or descend with age. This lift can be performed in several ways, including endoscopically via incisions hidden behind the hairline in the scalp, directly through a standard facelift incision (in front of the ear) or directly... more