Difference Between Cheek Lift and Mid Face Lift

the term cheek lift and midface lift may mean different things to different surgeons. A cheek lift alone could be done in conjunction with a lower eyelid lift(blepharoplasty) through the same incision. It could also be accomplished through incisions in the temporal scalp. these procedures typically provide improvement only in the upper face region. A midface lift could apply to a more agressive "mini facelift" or short scar  facelift which would involve incisions in front of the ear and into the sideburn area. This type of procdure has a greater effect on the entire face, improving both the cheek and the jowl area at the jawline and also the neck area, depending on the degree of the procedure.

The terms Midface lift and Cheek-lift are sometimes used interchangeably.  The differing point is often in the approach used.  For example, a cheek lift can be accomplished in both a mini-lift and a Facelift utilizing a high SMAS technique; this also allows for contouring of the jowls and jawline.  A midface lift can also be performed through a subperiosteal approach which involves a deeper plane of dissection and is often performed along with a brow lift.