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Restores Cheek Volume
Re-elevating the descended midface fat pads helps return fullness and a smoother contour to flattened cheeks.
Facial Rejuvenation Procedures
Mid Facelift
Lift and restore the midface, from the under-eye region down to the mid-cheek. A mid facelift re-elevates descended cheek tissue and softens the nasolabial folds, often as part of a deep plane facelift or as a lighter-scope alternative focused on the central face.
Overview
A mid facelift focuses on the central third of the face, the area spanning from just beneath the eyes down to the mid-cheek. With age, the fat pads that give the cheeks their fullness tend to descend, flattening the cheeks, deepening the folds that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth (the nasolabial folds), and creating a hollow or tired look under the eyes.
Rather than treating the jawline and neck, a mid facelift re-elevates the descended cheek tissue back toward its more youthful position. This restores volume to the cheeks, smooths the nasolabial area, and softens the transition between the lower eyelid and the cheek.
For many patients, the midface is addressed as part of a comprehensive deep plane facelift, since the deep plane technique releases and repositions these same midface structures. For others, particularly younger patients or those whose concerns are concentrated in the cheeks, a mid facelift can serve as a lighter-scope alternative that targets the central face without the full extent of a complete facelift. Dr. Hua plans the procedure around each patient’s anatomy and goals.
Benefits
Why patients choose Mid Facelift
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Softens Nasolabial Folds
Lifting the cheek tissue reduces the depth of the folds that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth.
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Refreshes the Under-Eye Area
Smoothing the transition between the lower eyelid and the cheek can help ease a hollow or tired look beneath the eyes.
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Targets the Central Face
A focused option for patients whose primary concern is the midface rather than the jawline and neck.
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Pairs With a Deep Plane Facelift
The midface is naturally addressed within a deep plane facelift, so the techniques complement one another for a balanced result.
Candidacy
Is a mid facelift right for you?
- Your main concern is flattening of the cheeks or loss of midface volume
- You notice deepening nasolabial folds or a tired look under the eyes
- You are interested in a more focused, central-face procedure rather than a full facelift
- You are considering a deep plane facelift and want to understand how the midface is treated
- You are in good general health and a non-smoker
- You have realistic expectations of what surgery can achieve
Techniques
Approaches Dr. Hua uses
Mid Facelift Within a Deep Plane Facelift
A deep plane facelift releases and repositions the deeper tissues of the face, including the midface fat pads. In this approach, the cheek lift is part of a comprehensive rejuvenation that also addresses the jawline and neck, keeping all regions of the face in balance.
- Cheek elevation is integrated into a full-face result
- Addresses the midface, jawline, and neck together
- Best for patients with broader signs of facial aging
Focused (Standalone) Mid Facelift
For patients whose concerns are concentrated in the cheeks and under-eye region, a more focused mid facelift can target the central face on its own. This lighter-scope option re-elevates the midface tissue without the full extent of a complete facelift.
- Concentrates on the cheeks and nasolabial area
- A lighter-scope alternative to a full facelift
- Often suited to younger patients or earlier signs of aging
Combined With Companion Procedures
Because a mid facelift focuses on the central face, it is frequently combined with companion procedures such as blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), a brow lift, or fat grafting to rejuvenate the surrounding areas in a single recovery.
- Eyelid surgery to refresh the eyes above the cheeks
- Brow lift to balance the upper face
- Fat grafting to refine midface volume
Frequently Asked
Mid Facelift questions, answered
Related
Other facial rejuvenation procedures
Deep Plane Facelift
Repositions the deeper facial tissues, rather than pulling skin, for a natural, long-lasting lift of the midface, jawline, and neck.
Neck Lift
Tightens skin and muscles in the neck and jawline, removing submental fat for a smoother, more defined profile.
Brow Lift
Elevates the brows and smooths forehead lines, opening the eye area for a youthful, alert appearance.
Designer Deep Plane Facelift
Schedule Your Mid Facelift Consultation
Discover the possibilities for your mid facelift. Dr. Hua and his team will design a plan that fits your goals, anatomy, and lifestyle.