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What Is a Mid-Facelift?

Unlike a full facelift, a mid-facelift in Philadelphia with Dr. Bloom or Dr. Shtraks concentrates on the area from beneath the eyes to the top of the mouth. This facial plastic surgery procedure helps improve the appearance of under-eye hollows, sunken cheeks, and nasolabial folds (the folds on the sides of the mouth). Patients who undergo a mid-face lift look younger and rejuvenated but with a very subtle and natural-looking appearance.

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Candidates for a Mid-Facelift

If you’re in the Bryn Mawr and Philadelphia area and you’re considering a mid facelift, it may be the perfect procedure for you. A mid facelift is usually more appropriate for younger patients who do not have sagging in the lower face, but who are bothered by the loss of volume in the cheeks and deep smile lines. The best candidates are in overall good health, are non-smokers, and are willing and able to refrain from using blood-thinning medications and products for two weeks prior to surgery.

How Is a Mid Facelift Performed?

A midface lift is performed by Dr. Bloom or Dr. Shtraks with the patient under either IV sedation or general anesthesia. Depending on a patient’s unique needs and goals, Main Line facial plastic surgeons Dr. Jason Bloom and Dr. Julie Shtraks may place incisions inside the lower lash line or within the hairline at the temples. These scars will be well concealed once healed. A mid facelift takes 60-90 minutes to perform.

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Recovery and Results

A mid-facelift requires approximately one week of recovery time, although this can vary depending on the techniques used. You will need to avoid strenuous activities and intense exercise for three weeks, and you may also need to sleep on your back during recovery.

Because a mid-facelift is less invasive than a full facelift, results are often visible sooner because there is less swelling and bruising. Although you’ll most likely be ready to be seen in 1-3 weeks, final results are usually apparent in 2-3 months.

After your mid-facelift in Bryn Mawr, you’ll look better for the rest of your life than you would if you’d never had the surgery. However, this is not to say that new signs of aging won’t develop. Wrinkles and loose skin will eventually reappear years after facial surgery, but you will always look better with the surgery than without.

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Mid-Facelift at Bloom Facial Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery

If you’re in the Bryn Mawr and Philadelphia area and you think a mid-facelift may be right for you, we encourage you to reach out to us to schedule a consultation. Double board-certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Jason Bloom and Dr. Julie Shtraks are among the top facial plastic surgeons in the area. The facelift procedure is one of the main services they perform, and Bloom Facial Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery is made up of a team of specialized facial plastic surgeons offering very personalized and directed care. Our office is like a family, and we take care of each patient like they are one of our own. The comprehensive nature and synergy of our team provide our patients with unparalleled results.

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