What Signs of Aging Can Be Corrected with a Mid-Facelift?

As we age, loss of volume, sagging skin, and deepening wrinkles can make us look tired or older than we feel. While a traditional facelift focuses on the lower face and neck, a mid-facelift specifically targets the middle section of the face, making it an excellent choice for patients looking to restore a youthful, lifted appearance without something as extensive as full facelift surgery.

At Sawan Surgical Aesthetics, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kamal Sawan offers a complete range of VIP facelift procedures, including mid-facelifts, to help Oklahoma City, OK patients refresh their look and achieve natural, long-lasting results. If you are starting to notice hollow cheeks, deep wrinkles around the nose, and other signs of aging in the middle face, take a closer look at how a mid-facelift can help.

What areas does a mid-facelift improve?

A mid-facelift focuses on the middle portion of the face, addressing signs of aging that often develop around the cheeks, under-eye area, and nasolabial folds. Some of the most common concerns that a mid-facelift — sometimes called a middle facelift — can help with include:

• Hollow, sagging, or deflated cheeks
• Deep smile lines (nasolabial folds)
• Hollow circles under the eyes
• Droopy jowls
• A tired or sunken appearance overall

By lifting and repositioning the deeper tissues of the mid-face, a mid-facelift creates a more defined, youthful facial structure while maintaining a natural, refreshed look.

Which kind of facelift do I need?

A mid-facelift differs from a traditional facelift by focusing on the cheeks and middle third face rather than the lower face and neck. While some patients may benefit from combining procedures, a mid-facelift alone is a great option for those who:

• Want to lift sagging cheeks and smooth deep facial folds
• Have moderate skin laxity but do not need a full facelift
• Are not yet experiencing significant droopy jowls or neck sagging

For an even more natural-looking and youthful result in Oklahoma City, OK, Dr. Sawan utilizes his specialized VIP facelift technique, which includes facial fat grafting to re-contour and reshape areas of more prominent aging. For patients with concerns beyond the mid-face, Dr. Sawan may recommend additional procedures such as:

• A full facelift for more extensive aging correction
• Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to brighten the eye area
• Neck lift surgery for a turkey neck or loose skin under the chin

How long do the results of a mid-facelift last?

One of the most compelling advantages of a mid-facelift is its long-lasting results. Because Dr. Sawan's VIP mid-facelift repositions the deeper tissues and restores lost volume via fat transfer to the face — rather than just tightening the skin — patients can enjoy a more youthful, natural appearance for many years or even longer.

While the aging process continues after facelift, maintaining healthy skin care habits, a balanced diet, and sun protection can help prolong the effects of the procedure and potentially slow the progression of facial aging over time.

Refresh your look with a VIP mid-facelift and fat transfer

If sagging cheeks, deep folds, or a tired facial appearance are making you look or feel older than you'd like — but you're not quite ready for a full facelift — a mid-facelift may be the ideal solution for you. Oklahoma City board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kamal Sawan at Sawan Surgical Aesthetics specializes in advanced facial rejuvenation techniques, like the VIP facelift plus fat transfer, to help you achieve a refreshed, youthful look with natural-looking results you can show off with confidence.

Call our friendly team to schedule a consultation to explore your options for facial rejuvenation surgery today and get one step closer to looking and feeling more like the younger version of yourself once again.