Mid Face Lift Surgery

What is Mid-Face Lift Surgery?

Mid-Face Lift Surgery : Over time, gravity, aging and loss of skin elasticity cause sagging and volume loss in the middle part of the face. Especially the collapse in the area under the cheekbones, downward sagging in the cheeks and deepening of nasolabial lines can make a person look more tired and older than they actually are. Mid-face lift surgery is an effective surgical method applied to eliminate the signs of aging in this area of the face.

Mid-face lift surgery is applied to lift the cheeks upward, make the cheekbones more prominent and rejuvenate the middle part of the face. This procedure focuses only on the mid-face line without intervening in the lower part of the face and neck area. This surgery performed under the expertise of Op. Dr. Yusuf Orhan Uçal provides natural rejuvenation and a more dynamic expression on the face.

Why is Mid-Face Lift Surgery Needed?

The aging process in the face usually begins around the eyes and mid-face area. Especially sagging of the cheeks, prominence of the line between the under-eye and cheek area, and deepening of nasolabial lines can make a person look more tired, unhappy and older than they actually are. Although these problems can be camouflaged in the short term with makeup or temporary filler applications, mid-face lift surgery comes into play for a permanent and effective solution.

Thanks to this surgery, the face acquires a younger, more vibrant and tighter appearance. Moreover, completely natural results compatible with the person’s own facial structure are achieved. Because a good facial rejuvenation surgery restores the dynamics that the face has lost over time without changing the person’s expression.

What Kind of Change Occurs in the Face After Mid-Face Lift Surgery?

After surgery, the cheeks are positioned higher, cheekbones become more prominent and the transition between the under-eye and cheek becomes smoother. Thus, a younger, more dynamic and healthier facial expression is formed. The lines in the nasolabial area, i.e. from the side of the nose to the corner of the mouth, visibly lighten. The skin becomes tighter and facial lines acquire a more balanced and aesthetic form.

Thanks to the surgical techniques applied by Op. Dr. Yusuf Orhan Uçal, the results always look natural. After surgery, people make comments like ‘you look very vigorous, young and energetic’ rather than ‘you’ve had cosmetic surgery’.

The Importance of Doctor Selection in Mid-Face Lift Surgery

Mid-face lift is a very sensitive operation that technically requires lifting deep tissues and subcutaneous structures upward. Therefore, doctor selection plays a critical role in the success of this surgery. Working with a specialist who has mastery of facial anatomy, knows natural proportions and has high surgical experience directly affects both the safety and aesthetic success of the surgery.

Op. Dr. Yusuf Orhan Uçal, with his experience in facial aesthetic surgeries he has been performing for years, focuses on achieving natural and personalized results without disrupting the natural structure of the face. Since each patient’s facial structure, skin structure and expectations are different, a comprehensive evaluation and detailed planning process is carried out before surgery.

Which Procedures Can Mid-Face Lift Surgery Be Combined With?

Although mid-face lift surgery is quite effective on its own, it can often be combined with other surgical and non-surgical procedures to ensure the overall aesthetic integrity of the face. This surgery is most frequently applied together with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). Because the eye area and mid-face usually show signs of aging together, and this combination provides a more balanced and youthful appearance.

In addition, almond eye aesthetics can provide a more slanted and dynamic appearance to the eyes. Fat injection to the face is frequently preferred to balance volume loss in the face. In this way, not only sagging is eliminated, but volume loss is also naturally replaced.

Mid-face lift surgery can sometimes be supported with chin implant or jawline aesthetics. This combination ensures that the lower and middle parts of the face look more balanced, younger and more prominent. When necessary, endoscopic brow lift can also be added to achieve perfect balance between the upper face and mid-face.

Such combinations are planned completely individually and the goal is to create a young and dynamic effect in all areas of the face at the same time.

Pre-Surgery Planning Process

A detailed facial analysis is performed before surgery. Skin structure, facial bone structure, level of sagging and patient expectations are carefully evaluated. During this process, Op. Dr. Yusuf Orhan Uçal explains to his patient with complete transparency how the procedure will be performed, what kind of change will occur in their face and how the healing process will progress. In this way, the patient starts the process with complete confidence and consciousness.

How is Endoscopic Mid-Face Lift Surgery Performed?

The surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia and takes an average of 2 to 3 hours. Surgical interventions are usually performed from within the scalp or from natural folds at the corner of the eye. In this way, post-operative scars remain invisible or at a very minimal level.

During the operation, the tissues in the cheek area are moved upward and given a younger contour. The connective tissue and muscle structure under the skin are also tightened. Thus, not just a superficial tightening, but a permanent and natural rejuvenation for deep tissues is provided.

Factors Affecting Mid-Face Lift Surgery Prices

The cost of surgery may vary according to the technical details to be applied, the infrastructure of the hospital and the surgeon’s experience. At the same time, whether the mid-face lift procedure is combined with other procedures also affects the price.

Another determining factor on prices is the personalized surgical planning to be made according to the patient’s needs. Since each patient’s facial structure and expectations are different, clear price information becomes clear only after a detailed examination.

Recovery Process After Mid-Face Lift

It is normal to see mild swelling and bruising for the first few days after surgery. This condition decreases rapidly within a few days and patients can usually return to their daily lives after one week. It is extremely important to follow all care protocols recommended by the doctor for the recovery process to be comfortable.

Since the stitches are usually within the scalp or in natural folds at the corner of the eye, no visible scars remain. The final results to fully settle and the face to gain its natural form occurs within a few months. However, even in the first month, the face begins to look younger, more vibrant and more vigorous.

Op. Dr. Yusuf Orhan Uçal stands by his patients during the post-operative process, ensuring that the healing process progresses safely with regular check-ups and detailed care recommendations.

In Conclusion

Mid-face lift surgery is a highly effective facial rejuvenation method that aims to move only the tissues that have been defeated by time back to their original places without disrupting the natural structure of the face. When performed with the right technique and in expert hands, this surgery gives the person a younger, more dynamic and more natural appearance. With Op. Dr. Yusuf Orhan Uçal’s expertise and personalized approach, mid-face lift becomes an art that restores the lost youth and dynamism of the face rather than being an aesthetic intervention.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mid-Face Lift Surgery

✔️ Who is suitable for mid-face lift surgery?

This surgery is suitable for people who are bothered by cheek sagging starting especially from the late 30s, volume loss under the cheekbones and deepening in the under-eye-cheek transition. The preservation of skin elasticity to a large extent is important for ideal results.

✔️ Will my face look too tight or artificial with mid-face lift surgery?

No. The technique applied by Op. Dr. Yusuf Orhan Uçal provides completely natural and face-compatible rejuvenation. The aim is not an exaggerated tightening, but to move the lost tissues of the face back to their original place and regain natural balance. Results are interpreted as a more vigorous and energetic appearance, not “cosmetic surgery”.

✔️ How long does the permanence of mid-face lift surgery last?

This surgery does not stop the aging process but takes back years. The results obtained with mid-face lift surgery are usually preserved for 8-10 years. However, the patient’s lifestyle, skin care and genetic factors can affect the length of this period.

✔️ Will there be scars after mid-face lift?

No. Since incisions are usually made within the scalp or in natural folds at the corner of the eye, scars are invisible or very minimal. After the healing process, scars become completely indistinct over time.

✔️ What is the recovery process like after mid-face lift surgery?

It is normal for swelling and mild bruising to occur in the first few days. These symptoms usually decrease significantly in the first week. Most patients can comfortably return to their social life within 7-10 days. Although it takes a few months for the final results to settle, the face begins to look much younger and more vigorous from the first weeks.

✔️ Which other procedures can mid-face lift surgery be performed with?

It is frequently combined with procedures such as eyelid surgery, almond eye aesthetics, endoscopic brow lift, fat injection to the face and chin implant. In this way, balanced and more comprehensive rejuvenation is achieved in all areas of the face.

✔️ What is the difference between mid-face lift and filler or thread lift?

While procedures such as filler and thread lift offer temporary and superficial solutions, mid-face lift surgery permanently lifts deep tissues upward. Therefore, it provides longer-lasting and natural rejuvenation.

✔️ Is pain felt after the procedure?

There may be mild pain, tightness and swelling after surgery. However, this process is easily controlled with simple painkillers recommended by the doctor and usually becomes comfortable within a few days.

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