Mid-facelift Vs. Facelift: What’s the Big Difference

FACELIFT NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Many women and men elect to undergo a mid-facelift or a facelift in order to achieve natural, yet noticeable, facial rejuvenation. This surgical procedure can be customized to each patient’s unique anatomy and concerns to help them look refreshed and more youthful, with long-lasting results.

When considering a facelift in Northern Virginia, patients must choose between a mid-facelift and a full facelift.

However, in order to make an informed decision, it’s important that individuals seek the guidance of a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience, like Dr. Rostami or Dr. Naz, and understand the difference between mid-facelift and full facelift.

Here’s what you need to know.

WHAT IS A MID-FACELIFT?

A mid-facelift is a surgical procedure that addresses signs of aging in the cheeks and mid-face.

In order to rejuvenate this portion of the face, a mid-facelift corrects excess fat, loose skin, lax musculature, and lines to restore the natural contours of the face.

Additionally, this treatment is an excellent option for individuals that are concerned with skin laxity and creasing around the nasolabial folds.

WHAT IS A FULL FACELIFT?

Like a mid-facelift, a full facelift aims to lift, tighten, and reposition fat, skin, and muscle to counteract the natural aging process.

However, this procedure addresses issues that extend from the jawline to just above the cheeks.

In fact, a full facelift covers the entire 2/3 of the lower face and includes the midface, cheeks, nasolabial folds, lines around the mouth, and jowls.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MID-FACELIFT AND FULL FACELIFT?

The key difference between the two procedures is the treatment area.

Therefore, patient goals, problem areas, and degree of skin laxity are often the best indicators of which type of facelift will best meet an individual’s needs.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD CANDIDATE?

A man or woman whose concerns are isolated to the mid-face and cheeks would do well with a mid-facelift.

Comparatively, patients seeking rejuvenation of the aforementioned areas as well as mouth, jawline, and jowls may wish to consider a full facelift.

While neither procedure can improve the appearance of the forehead or eyes, a blepharoplasty or brow lift can be performed in conjunction with a facelift to achieve desired effects.

If you are considering a facelift or a full facelift or would like to learn more about the difference between mid-facelift and full facelift, please call our office today.

We will be more than happy to answer your questions and schedule a comprehensive consultation with our highly-skilled and talented plastic surgeons – Dr. Rostami and Dr. Naz.