Can a Mid Face Lift Also Improve Mild Skin Laxity Under Eyes?

Hello,
You would need additional surgery to address the issue with the under eye skin. From your photo, it appears there is a small amount of loose skin. A skin pinch may tighten the area under your eyes. I would need to see more photos to give the best advice. Hope this helps. Thank you, and best of luck.
Dr. Nassif

Hi Pam,
Your lids don't look bad at all but the photo you published is not an easy one to evaluate. In general your lids don't look too bad. You appear to have good bony support and most importantly, your midface does not look descended. Again, don't take my word for it on any of these details since I'm not seeing you in person.
A properly done midfacelift will bunch up more skin under your eyelids (unless the midface gets pulled in a lateral direction -- which is not the direction that it came down from!). If your main concern is your lower lids then this surgery is not what will make you happy. Your best bet is to be examined by a board certified plastic surgeon and see what his opinion is on your particular situation. His opinion should clarify many of your concerns that can't truly be answered until a physical exam has been done. There are many technique variations that can be used to resolve your particular case, so keep searching!
Best Wishes,
DoctorMeade

Hi,
Thank you for your question!
Mid facelifts can be performed in many different ways. Usually when a mid facelift is performed, it will actually create more bunching of the skin under the eyes. Additional surgery, such as lower blepharoplasty would usually be necessary if you chose to do a mid facelift. There are also several laser treatments and peels that could help with the excess skin as well.
Going by the picture you submitted, it does not appear that a mid face or any lower eyelid surgery is necessary at this point. I would try the less invasive procedures first, and if this doesn't help, then find a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in this area to lay out your options for you!
Best regards,
Dr. Speron