Restore Your Youthful Appearance
As you age, the skin of your cheeks and lower eyelids can begin to sag as elasticity and support decline. This often creates a look of fatigue, even when you feel well-rested. Because the midface is one of the first areas to show aging, many people notice flattening of the cheeks, deeper folds around the nose, and under-eye hollowing long before the lower face begins to sag. A traditional facelift doesn’t fully address these early changes, which is why a mid-facelift can be such a valuable option.
With a mid-facelift, Dr. Gregory Wiener lifts and reshapes the tissues of your midface to restore fullness to your cheeks, support the lower eyelids, and create a smoother transition between the eyes and upper face.
What Is a Mid-Facelift (Cheek lift)?
The midface includes the lower eyelids, cheekbones, and the malar fat pads that create natural cheek fullness. Over time, these fat pads descend, leading to a tired or sagging appearance. Because a mid-facelift lifts the tissues vertically—back toward their youthful position—it recreates natural cheek curves and reduces under-eye shadowing.Â
Unlike a traditional facelift that focuses on the jawline and lower face, the mid-facelift directly targets the features that often age the earliest. It rejuvenates the area around your nose, cheeks, and lower eyelids. The goal is to elevate the central portion of your face, giving you smoother skin, more youthful cheek contours, and improved definition around the eyes. This procedure is particularly effective if you’ve developed under-eye bags, hollow cheeks, or deepening nasolabial folds.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Mid-Facelift?
You may be a good candidate for a mid-facelift if you have:
- Sagging or heaviness below the cheeks
- Hollowing beneath the eyes
- Elongated or sunken lower eyelids
- Deep creases in the midface
- Pronounced nasolabial folds
Benefits of a Mid-Facelift
A mid-facelift offers several advantages, including:
- Restoring youthful cheek volume without implants
- Softening pronounced nasolabial folds
- Reducing under-eye hollowing and puffiness
- Lifting tissues vertically for a natural look
- Creating refreshed, expressive features without tightness
- Offering longer-lasting rejuvenation compared with injectables
How Is a Mid-Facelift Performed?
Instead of relying on traditional facelift techniques, Dr. Wiener uses advanced endoscopic methods for greater precision and more natural results. He makes small incisions near your temples or within the hairline, then uses an endoscope to view the underlying structures. The muscles and fat pads that have descended with age are lifted and secured into a higher, more youthful position. This elevation of the malar fat pad restores cheek fullness and improves the appearance of the lower eyelids.
Lower Eyelid Lift and the Midface
A mid-facelift often pairs seamlessly with a lower eyelid lift. As your midface descends, the lower eyelids can appear puffy, hollow, or longer than before. A lower eyelid lift removes or repositions fat and tightens the skin so the eyelid blends smoothly with the newly lifted cheek. When combined, the two procedures rejuvenate the entire under-eye region, creating a younger, well-rested appearance.
What Is Mid-Facelift Recovery Like?
Because Dr. Wiener uses endoscopic techniques, your recovery tends to be easier and quicker. Most patients experience minimal bruising and swelling and return to normal routines within about a week. Scarring is also very discreet, typically hidden within the hairline.
How Long Do Mid-Facelift Results Last?
Your results can last for many years. Because the deeper facial tissues—not just the skin—are repositioned, the improvements are more durable than those achieved with nonsurgical treatments.
Mid-Facelift vs. Full Facelift
A mid-facelift focuses on lifting the cheeks and improving the area beneath the eyes. It’s ideal if you’re bothered by hollowing, early sagging, or deepening folds around the nose. A full facelift, however, targets the lower face and neck, addressing jowls, loose skin, and laxity along the jawline.
If your main concerns are in the midface, a mid-facelift offers a more focused approach with smaller incisions and a quicker recovery. If you want jawline and neck tightening as well, a full facelift may be the better option. Dr. Wiener evaluates your facial anatomy and aging pattern to recommend the approach that best supports natural, balanced rejuvenation.
Why Choose Dr. Wiener for a Mid-Facelift?
Dr. Wiener is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in facial rejuvenation and endoscopic lifting techniques. His approach focuses on restoring natural facial balance rather than simply tightening skin. You can expect meticulous planning, personalized treatment, and results that help you look refreshed, not altered.
Schedule Your Mid-Facelift Consultation
Call 773.763.3990 today to schedule an appointment. Dr. Wiener proudly provides mid-facelift and facial rejuvenation procedures to patients throughout Chicago, IL.