What Does a Midface Lift Do?

Sagging cheeks draw attention to the fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, making you appear older and more tired than you really are. An experienced surgeon can help reclaim lost volume in your face with a midface lift.

Here’s what a midface lift might be able to do for you and what you should expect during the procedure.

How Does a Midface Lift Treat the Face?

One of the defining features of your face are your cheeks. When your cheeks sag, it draws attention to the fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, making you appear older and more tired than you really are. If you’ve lost volume in your cheeks, an experienced plastic surgeon may help you get it back with a midface lift.

Here’s what a midface lift can do:

• Soften prominent nasal folds
• Reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes
• Smooth out the upper cheek area
• Restore fullness in your cheeks

How Is a Midface Lift Done?

You will be given anesthesia throughout your midface lift to ensure your comfort from start to end. Once you’re ready, your surgeon will make incisions in carefully selected, discrete places on your face to minimize the appearance of scars. Through these incisions, your surgeon raises the fat pad in the cheek (the malar fat pad) and restores your face’s natural contours.

There are a few options for incision placement during a mid-facelift: within the mouth, along the hairline, or along the lower eyelash line. During your pre-operative consultation and review, your surgeon will plan out your incision sites in detail.

The total time required for the procedure might range from one to two hours, depending on the specifics of your treatment plan. Combining another type of operation with a midface lift may also alter the time of your surgery.

Schedule a Consultation for a Midface Lift in St. Louis, MO

At Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Inc., patients may feel at ease discussing their health issues and treatment in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while receiving the highest quality care possible.

To confirm if you’re a good fit for a midface lift in St. Louis, MO, talk to an experienced surgeon at Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Inc., who can help you narrow down all of your options for facial rejuvenation.

Schedule an appointment today by calling (314) 567-3567.