Mid Face Facelift

During the initial consultation, your surgeon will examine the degree of facial sagging and your aesthetic goals. The type of facelift—deep plane, SMAS, mini, or mid face—will be selected based on your individual anatomy and desired outcome. Your surgeon will also assess the elasticity of your skin and discuss realistic expectations.

The consultation will allow you to discuss your aims and wishes,and will allow your surgeon to fully examine your facial structure, the specific areas of concern, and discuss your general health and wellbeing. Photographs may be taken from different angles so that you can review these together before deciding on the most appropriate surgical technique for you.

You will have the chance to ask any questions, and talk through the risks and the recovery process. There will be no pressure at any stage to make a decision. We welcome and indeed encourage you to take the time to think things over at home, write down questions, and review all the information you will have been given. If you want a second, third or even fourth consultation before moving forwards then that is absolutely fine.

Setting aside time to focus on preparation before you attend for surgery is important if you wish a successful outcome. Healthy eating (avoiding refined sugars, and ultra processed foods), reducing alcohol consumption and stopping smoking, vaping or taking recreational drugs is extremely important in the 6 weeks running up to surgery.

If you are unwell for any reason in the run up to surgery it is important to let your team know as occasionally it is safer to postpone any treatment until you are in full health. Please let your surgeon know if you are taking any herbal remedies, or blood thinners such as aspirin during your pre-op assessment as these may need to be stopped before surgery.

There are plethora of different types of facelift, each with their own advantage or disadvantages, and your surgeon will be able to help you with making the decision on which option will suit you best

A mid face lift focuses predominantly on ageing skin in the central part of your face. This comprises the cheeks below the eyelids and on drooping skin and deep lines in the area next to your nose and mouth above the lips.

The middle of the face can sag leading to a tired exhausted appearance, and this specific procedure will help turn back the years and restore a more youthful appearance.

A full face lift or deep plane face lifts works on the whole of the facial anatomy, whereas a mid face lift is much more focused purely on the central region of the face.

The operation is performed under a general anaesthetic. Precise discrete incisions are placed along the hairline, or in the natural creases of your face, such as along the lower eyelid. The layers of skin, subcutaneous tissue and small muscle are carefully raised and then repositioned to drape in a more youthful way across your bone structure. This removes any sagging tissue, and corrects hollowed or baggy areas. Any excess skin is gently removed and stitches are placed in a way to minimize scarring. Dressings are put in place and you will be woken up in recovery before returning to your room.