For individuals with sagging cheeks but no jowls or banding of the neck, a mid-face lift may be the best solution. Often relying on endoscope cameras and other technological advances, mid-face lifts target the skin and muscle tissue in the cheeks, tightening and smoothing the appearance. Most persons opting for a mid-face lift are addressing deep marionette lines or nasolabial fold lines.
Procedure
Endoscopic technology is used to perform a mid-face lift, making small incisions above the ear and by the temple. Most patients undergoing a mid-face lift require approximately one week off from work or other regular activities. There is usually minimal bruising associated with a mid-face lift, but some swelling may occur. Using ice for the first twenty-four to forty-eight hours after a mid-face lift can help control swelling.
A mid-face lift addresses a specific area of the face with less trauma and faster recovery times than a full face lift. Mid-face lifts help individuals to look refreshed and rejuvenated, with results that are more permanent than injectables and more subtle than a traditional face lift.
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