Mid Facelift
Interpretation and counseling services are free of charge.
*Some doctors may require an additional fee for selection.
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Treatment Area
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Mid-face area from under the eyes to the nose
Interpretation and counseling services are free of charge.
*Some doctors may require an additional fee for selection.
Recommended for
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Are concerned about bags or overall cheek sagging
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Have prominent nasolabial folds
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Were not satisfied with non-surgical treatments
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Want to care for lift-up and bag treatment at once
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Want lasting lift-up treatment
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Want to achieve a youthful impression
RESULTS
FEATURES
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What is Mid-Face Lift
Mid-face lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure that lifts sagging mid-face along with soft tissues and fixes them to the periosteum, creating a smooth, youthful, and well-balanced impression of the lower eyelid (lower eyelid) and mid-face. By lifting the fat from the lower eyelid rim to the cheek up to the nasolabial fold, it can make cheek sagging and laugh lines less noticeable and refresh the mid-face area from under the eyes to the nose.
Since it physically removes and lifts sagging skin, muscles, and fat, long-term effects can be expected from this lift-up method. It also has the characteristic of less noticeable scars since the incision is made along the lower eyelash line. -
There are two types of Mid-Face Lift
There are two types of mid-face lift: a surgical method that lifts tissue from above the periosteum and a method that lifts from below the periosteum.
・Mid-face lift (supraperiosteal)...A surgical method that dissects from the lower eyelash line above the periosteum, lifts the cheek fat, and sutures and fixes it to the orbital periosteum. Similar to the anterior hamra method, it involves incision along the lower eyelash line.
・Mid-face lift (subperiosteal)...A surgical method that dissects the anterior cheekbone surface from below the periosteum and sutures and fixes it together with the orbital rim periosteum, orbital septum, and orbital fat. Requires wider dissection compared to supraperiosteal. Characterized by high strength and less likely to revert.
Our clinic supports both surgical methods. We will make proposals according to the patient's facial condition and wishes, so please consult during counseling. -
BIANCA's Mid-Face Lift simultaneously performs anterior Hamra method
The characteristic of Bianca Clinic's mid-face lift is that anterior Hamra can be received simultaneously. Anterior Hamra is surgery that makes under-eye bags and sagging less noticeable by moving orbital fat under the eyes to eye socket depressions. While some clinics treat anterior Hamra method as a separate menu, at Bianca Clinic, Hamra surgery is included in the mid-face lift, so it simultaneously approaches under-eye sagging and mid-face concerns, leading to balanced, bright, and youthful eyes.
Note that while there are anterior Hamra method that incises the eyelash line of the lower eyelid and posterior Hamra method that incises from the mucosal part inside the eyelid, only the anterior Hamra method can be combined with mid-face lift since they incise the same area.
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Downtime after Mid Facelift
Swelling and internal bleeding last about 2 weeks, and it takes about 1 month for other downtime symptoms to settle.
Mid Facelift
Treatment Benefits
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Shorten sagging mid-face that causes aging appearance for a youthful impression!
Can expect effects of appearing youthful by shortening the mid-face, which is a concentrated area of aging signs.
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Can collectively approach multiple concerns like bags, nasolabial folds, and laugh lines
Bianca Clinic's mid-face lift simultaneously performs anterior Hamra. Can approach concerns like bags, nasolabial folds, and laugh lines all at once.
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Excellent lift-up effect and durability
Mid-face lift that physically lifts is a treatment method with excellent lift-up effect and durability.
TREATMENT PROCESS
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Counseling・Medical examination
Based on the completed medical questionnaire, we will hear about your concerns and requests during counseling. Through medical examination, the doctor will confirm the applicability of mid-face lift and explain the treatment flow. We will also explain risks and precautions, so please feel free to ask if you have any concerns. Bianca Clinic prepares multiple types of anesthesia, so please consult if you are anxious about pain.
Based on the completed medical questionnaire, we will hear about your concerns and requests during counseling. Through medical examination, the doctor will confirm the applicability of mid-face lift and explain the treatment flow. We will also explain risks and precautions, so please feel free to ask if you have any concerns. Bianca Clinic prepares multiple types of anesthesia, so please consult if you are anxious about pain.
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Design
Since the treatment is performed with makeup removed, please cleanse and wash your face before the treatment. Those wearing contact lenses should remove them beforehand. The doctor will imagine the finished result and perform marking. Once design alignment is completed, we will disinfect, anesthetize, and proceed to treatment.
Since the treatment is performed with makeup removed, please cleanse and wash your face before the treatment. Those wearing contact lenses should remove them beforehand. The doctor will imagine the finished result and perform marking. Once design alignment is completed, we will disinfect, anesthetize, and proceed to treatment.
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Treatment
The surgery takes about 3 hours. Since it is performed under anesthesia, you will not feel pain.
The surgery takes about 3 hours. Since it is performed under anesthesia, you will not feel pain.
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Compression
After treatment, we compress the treatment area and have you rest to suppress swelling and internal bleeding. Also, for 3 days after surgery, we compress and fix under the eyes with gauze and bands. Depending on the condition, taping may be necessary for a week or more. Ointment and eye drop treatment is for one week.
After treatment, we compress the treatment area and have you rest to suppress swelling and internal bleeding. Also, for 3 days after surgery, we compress and fix under the eyes with gauze and bands. Depending on the condition, taping may be necessary for a week or more. Ointment and eye drop treatment is for one week.
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Suture removal
Suture removal is 7 days after surgery. After your visit, we will remove the sutures. If you have any concerns about the progress, please feel free to ask.
Suture removal is 7 days after surgery. After your visit, we will remove the sutures. If you have any concerns about the progress, please feel free to ask.
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FAQ
- Q Is mid-face lift a treatment where scars are noticeable?
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The incision site for mid-face lift is near the lower eyelid rim, so scars are characteristically less noticeable. Also, scars under the eyes become less noticeable over time.
- Q How long is the downtime for mid-face lift?
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Since the surgical range is wider than bag removal surgery, the period of swelling and internal bleeding is prolonged, but it is often characterized by being in a range that can be hidden with a mask. While there are individual differences, swelling and internal bleeding often settle in about 2 weeks, and the guideline for other downtime to settle is about 1 month. The guideline for completion after swelling subsides is about 2-3 months after surgery.
- Q Are there any precautions during mid-face lift downtime?
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Face washing and makeup (excluding eye makeup and makeup on the surgical site) are possible from the day after surgery. We ask that you refrain from eye makeup and contact lenses for 1 week after surgery.
- Q How long does the effect of mid-face lift last?
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Mid-face lift is not a treatment where effects diminish over time like hyaluronic acid injection, so effects tend to last long-term. Also, mid-face lift that approaches subperiosteal tends to have longer duration compared to supraperiosteal surgical methods.
- Q Won't facial expressions become unnatural after mid-face lift treatment?
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The risk of facial expressions becoming unnatural due to mid-face lift is considered low. While you may feel some pulling sensation for a while after surgery, this gradually becomes less noticeable. However, if you have previously received face-lift treatment, mid-face lift may cause discomfort in facial expressions, so please consult with the doctor during counseling.
- Q Can mid-face lift be expected to be effective for improving nasolabial folds?
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Mid-face lift is a treatment that can be expected to be effective for improving nasolabial folds. However, there are individual differences depending on ligament strength, skin firmness, and other conditions. Please ask the doctor for details.
- Q What is the difference between mid-face lift and face lift?
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Mid-face lift incises the lower eyelid rim to adjust the mid-face under the eyes. Face lift incises skin around the ears to adjust face line and sagging around the mouth. Both incise less noticeable areas, but mid-face lift scars are under the eyes and relatively less noticeable.
- Q What other lift-up treatments are there besides cutting?
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Besides face lift involving incision, for non-surgical lift-up treatments using machines, there are thread lifts, Volnewmer, HIFU, etc. We will propose suitable sagging treatments according to your concerns, so please consult during counseling.