Many of the first visible signs of aging begin to appear in the mid-face. These include nasolabial folds that run from your nose to the corner of your mouth, often called laugh lines. For many men and women, the under-eye area can also appear sunken or develop prominent lines and wrinkles.
While traditional facelifts often have minimal effects on the mid-face area, the mid-facelift or cheek lift is a facial plastic surgery procedure that restores the eyelid-cheek region by reducing excessive wrinkling and sagging skin, repositioning fat, and softening nasolabial folds. When you would like to achieve a naturally youthful and rejuvenated facial appearance, consider scheduling a consultation to learn more about a mid-facelift in Annapolis and whether it is the right option for you.
As the name suggests, a mid-face lift addresses the middle area of the face from the corner of the mouth to the corner of the eyes. Some people choose to correct lax skin and loss of volume with dermal fillers. However, these are temporary solutions, whereas an Annapolis, MD mid-facelift offers long-lasting results.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Murthy will review your health history, anatomy and facial structure, and your overall aesthetic goals to determine the best surgical technique and procedure to help you achieve your desired result. Cheek lifts can be performed alone or alongside other surgical and non-invasive procedures such as a brow lift, neck lift, or skin resurfacing treatments to further enhance your overall appearance.
Dr. Murthy will place small incisions near the hairline, lower eyelid, and/or the intraoral area depending on your customized approach. The skin and tissue are then lifted to a more youthful position and cheek fat pads are repositioned directly over the cheekbones. The facial muscles can be lifted and tightened, and excess skin is trimmed before the incisions are closed. If necessary, fat deposits underneath the eyes are also removed. The mid-facelift generally takes a few hours under IV sedation or general anesthesia, but it can take longer if you combine it with another procedure, such as eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty).
The procedure can dramatically shave years off your face by producing more prominent cheekbones and tighter skin. Men and women who are good candidates for a mid-facelift are generally healthy, with no uncontrolled underlying medical condition or infection, and are non-smokers.
After surgery, you will need someone to take you home. If needed, our office does offer a car service to bring you to and from your appointment. You will also have access to overnight care and can get your questions to Dr. Murthy answered in real-time during recovery.
Typically, you begin to feel better and can return to work within a week to 10 days. You can expect some bruising and swelling in the first couple of days, which begins receding after approximately three days. Initially, it may look like your cheek pads have been anchored too high, but they settle into a natural position as you progress through your recovery.
You can typically resume light exercise after two weeks.
While cosmetic surgery can help reverse the hands of time, aging does not stop. Most people in Annapolis find a mid-facelift procedure reveals a more youthful appearance and offers many confidence-boosting benefits for several years.
With good skincare and taking appropriate protective steps, you can help to prolong your youth-filled results. Dr. Murthy counsels you on the best treatments to maintain your new look.
A mid-facelift in Annapolis, MD offers an age-defying solution to helping you look and feel your best. Call our office today to schedule your consultation. Our skilled and compassionate team will answer your questions and recommend the approach that will best meet your aesthetic goals.