Facial aging affects everyone differently, and our ideals of how we’d like to look vary a lot, too. For many women and men, mid facelift surgery offers an appealing alternative to more extensive full facelift procedures while providing better, long-lasting results compared with minimally invasive fillers and “wrinkle relaxers.” But is 40 too young to have the surgery?
At ENT Specialists, our team wants every patient to feel their absolute best at every age, offering a comprehensive array of treatment options, including mid facelift surgery. In this post, learn what a mid facelift involves and whether 40 is an appropriate age for treatment.
Sometimes called a cheek lift, a mid facelift is designed to gently lift or elevate the skin and other soft tissues in the midface region, specifically the cheek and nose area.
As we age, we lose volume in our cheeks and skin loses its elasticity, beginning to sag and create wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth. As cheek volume declines, we can be left with a hollowed-out appearance in the midface region and under the eyes.
A mid facelift aims to correct these issues by repositioning sagging tissues and restoring natural fullness while smoothing out lines and wrinkles for a more youthful, alert, refreshed appearance.
Mid facelifts can be a good choice for people who want many of the same age-defying benefits of a full facelift, but who don’t feel ready for the more invasive procedure. A mid facelift is also ideal for anyone seeking a more targeted approach that focuses primarily on aging around the cheek and nose areas.
As with any cosmetic procedure, when you have a mid facelift, timing plays a role in your results and your satisfaction afterward. While many people associate facelift surgery with people in their 50s and older, the fact is, earlier treatment may offer even greater benefits, depending on factors like facial anatomy, individual aging, skin quality, and of course, personal goals.
For many women and men, having a mid facelift at age 40 can be a proactive step toward warding off more severe signs of aging before they take a toll on your appearance and your self-confidence. Early treatment can also result in a more subtle transition that’s less startling and noticeable to others.
By addressing age-related changes early, many people can achieve a more natural-looking result compared with surgery performed at a later age. That’s partly because younger skin has more natural elasticity, supporting faster healing and optimal long-term outcomes. Early treatment may also help avoid the need for more intensive procedures later in life.
While a mid facelift can be an ideal solution to facial aging for many people, others may benefit from minimally invasive treatments, like fillers or Botox® injections. Prior to recommending any treatment, our team performs a thorough evaluation of your skin and your facial anatomy, and we review your personal goals.
Addressing facial aging early is the key to maintaining your feelings of self-confidence and avoiding the unpleasant consequences that come from looking older than you feel — or older than you want.
To learn how a mid facelift can help you look and feel your best, request an appointment online or over the phone with the team at ENT Specialists in Salt Lake City, Murray, Draper, and Tooele, Utah, today.
