The area where a young face is connected to the cheekbone area and the lower eyelid to the cheek is plump, rounded. The first symptoms of percentage aging are the displacement of the cheek fat tissue downwards. Due to the prolonged distance of the lower eyelid to the cheek, the face in the plump and oval appearance has a longer or thinner appearance.
At the same time, it becomes evident in the gutter in the mouth corners. All these changes cause an exhausted appearance.
How is surgery performed? Are there any scars?
Surgery is usually performed with an endoscopy. It can be performed with local anesthesia or general anesthesia accompanied by sedation. In the scalp area, 2 cm incisions are made symmetrically on both sides, mid-face tissues are freed. Reaching the cheek oil and moved up and out as young ages. The mid-face area rejuvenates, the gutters on the rim disappear. Probably it will be a 1.5-hour surgery.
Who is the best candidate for the Mid Facelift?
Although it varies from person to person, in general, it’s applied in men and women over the age of 30 who want to get rid of their tired appearance, but do not want to lose their skin elasticity and require a full facelift surgery.
Post-Op
First 24-48 hours after the operation face will be swelling. After 48 hours swelling will be decreased. Scalp area stitches are taken from day 10. Final results may take 1 month. Patients can return to work after 1 week. The effect of gravity varies according to the aging speed and lifestyle, but it provides an average permanent effect of 10 years.