Mid-Face Lift (Cheek Lift and Eye Bag Removal) in Chicago, IL

Restore Your Youthful Appearance

As people age, their skin loses elasticity and tone and the cheeks and eyelids tend to sag. This can give the impression that the person is perennially tired, even worn out. The cheeks and the surrounding area are one of the first to show signs of aging, and a traditional facelift often doesn’t effectively treat the upper cheek and lower eyelid areas of the face. These areas tend to flatten and lengthen as we age.

A mid-face lift with Dr. Wiener of Chicago IL targets that portion of the face, restoring a smooth, youthful look to the lower eyelids and cheeks.

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Sometimes referred to as a cheek lift, a mid-face lift elevates the fat pad in the cheek, returning fullness to the eyes and cheeks, aiding in eye bag removal.

What is a Mid-facelift?

Mid-face lift surgery with Dr. Wiener targets the area around the nose, eyes, and corners of the mouth. During a mid-face lift, the goal is to pull up the middle of the face to smooth and tighten the skin. The mid-face lift corrects under eye bags, hollowness in the upper cheeks, and prominent nasolabial folds. If you are in need of eye bag removal in Chicago IL and surrounding areas, a mid-facelift may work for you.

Who is a Good Candidate for a Mid-facelift?

As with all cosmetic surgeries, every case is unique. Still, there are some common characteristics of people who can benefit from a mid-face lift.

If you have

  • Heaviness and sagging below the cheeks
  • Hollowness beneath your eye
  • Lengthened areas under your eyes
  • Creases and depressions under your eyes
  • Prominent nasolabial folds
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How is a Mid-facelift Performed?

Some doctors use traditional facelift techniques for these surgeries, but Dr. Wiener of Chicago feels this method does not address the cheeks and lower eyelids directly. He instead uses endoscopic facelift techniques to improve his precision and make for an easier recovery for his mid-face lift patients.

During a mid-face lift, Dr. Wiener first makes small, deep incisions in the muscle tissue around the temples and in front of the ear. He places these incisions within the hairline, if possible. Then an endoscope is inserted allowing complete visualization of the area being targeted. The muscles around the nose and in the cheeks are pulled upward and stitched into the structures below the eye sockets. The goal is to elevate the sagging cheek tissue (the malar fat pad) back to its former, higher position, which results in fuller cheeks and eye bag removal.

What is the Recovery From a Mid-facelift Like?

Because Dr. Wiener uses an endoscopic method for his mid-facelifts, recovery is not difficult. There is less bruising, swelling, and tissue trauma because the endoscope allows much more focused work. Most patients generally only need a week or less for recovery.

Another benefit of the endoscopic method is minimal scarring. Plus, with incisions hidden in the hairline wherever possible, what small scars there are usually are hidden.

Want to read more on mid-facelift surgery or our other offered services? Visit The Art of Plastic Surgery’s blog! Call 773.763.3990 today to schedule your consultation in Chicago, IL with Dr. Wiener or fill out a Contact Form here!

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