Mid-Facelift (Cheek Lift)

With aging, fat pads within the cheek can slip from their natural position over the cheekbones, and the tissue of the cheek can begin to sag.  This loss of cheek volume can cause a hollow appearance under the eyes or a tear trough around the lower lid.  By lifting the mid-face tissue, Dr. Michael McCracken can fill in the hollowness and restore a youthful contour. During a mid-facelift, Dr. McCracken will make small incisions, which may be hidden in the corner of the eye (“crow’s feet”), the inside of the lower eyelid, and the upper eyelid crease. Through these incisions, Dr. McCracken will lift the fat pads to a more natural position.

• Restore the cheeks to a more youthful fullness
• Minimize hollowness or “tear trough” under the lower eyelids
• Soften folds between the nose and corners of the mouth
• Improve the appearance of cheek “festoons”

The mid-facelift procedure takes about an hour and can be done with local anesthesia in an office setting. Postoperative discomfort is minimal, and most patients can return to normal activities within a week. Stitches are dissolvable and do not need to be removed.  Most patients can resume wearing makeup and contacts within a week.  A mid-facelift may be combined with upper and lower eyelid surgery, as well as laser resurfacing to tighten the skin.

Dr. McCracken will meet with you to assess your individual situation and discuss any possible risks that you may experience. Request an appointment online or call the McCracken Eye and Face Institute today to set up an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Michael McCracken.