Mid-Facelift Surgery for Jowls: How a Facelift Can Enhance Your Jawline

Jowls are one of the most noticeable and frustrating signs of facial aging. As the skin loses elasticity and fat shifts downward over time, the lower face can begin to look heavy, uneven, or tired. If this sounds familiar, you may be wondering whether facial surgery can help improve the contour of your jawline.

At Plastic Surgery Vegas, board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Andrew G. Silver and Dr. Terrence "Terry" Higgins perform a full range of facelift procedures — including mid-facelift surgery — to help patients in Las Vegas, NV address early signs of aging in the cheeks and jaw for a more youthful, sculpted appearance. Take a closer look here at how a mid-facelift works and whether it might be the right choice for restoring a defined jawline and achieving your ultimate aesthetic goals.

What is a mid-facelift?

While a traditional (full) facelift addresses the full lower face and neck, a mid-facelift focuses primarily on the area between the lower eyelids and the jawline, including the jowls. This technique is ideal for patients who are beginning to see sagging and volume loss in the mid-face but are not yet ready for a more extensive facelift. By repositioning fat pads, lifting the cheeks, reducing jowls, and refining the contour of the jawline, a mid-facelift can refresh your look without the downtime or extent of a full facelift procedure.

Can a mid-facelift improve the appearance of jowls?

A mid-facelift can be an effective option for patients with early to moderate jowling. While the procedure is not designed to treat severe skin laxity in the neck, it can tighten and lift the lower cheeks and upper jawline area, reducing the heaviness that contributes to jowls. For patients with more advanced signs of aging, like hanging jowls, Dr. Silver or Dr. Higgins may recommend a deep plane facelift or full facelift for more comprehensive rejuvenation.

What other concerns can a mid-facelift address?

In addition to improving the definition of the jawline, mid-facelift surgery is used to target age-related volume loss, sagging features, and deepening folds in the central face. Common concerns that can be improved with a mid-facelift include:

• Drooping cheeks
• Early jowls
• Nasolabial folds
• Loss of mid-face volume
• Flattened cheek contour

For patients seeking more complete facial harmony, our team may suggest pairing a mid-facelift with complementary procedures like eyelid surgery, neck lift, fat grafting, or injectable dermal fillers.

How long do mid-facelift results last?

The results of a mid-facelift can be long-lasting, especially when patients maintain a stable weight, protect their skin from sun damage, and practice a healthy lifestyle. Most patients enjoy noticeable improvements for 7 – 10 years or longer after a mid-facelift. While the aging process will continue, many people find that they look significantly younger than their actual age for years — or even a decade— after surgery. Dr. Silver and Dr. Higgins will provide personalized recommendations to help you maintain your refreshed look and the boosted self-esteem you deserve for as long as possible.

Send sagging jowls packing with facelift surgery in Las Vegas, NV

If you've noticed early jowling or a softening jawline, a mid-facelift may be the right next step to regain definition and confidence in your appearance. At Plastic Surgery Vegas, board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Andrew G. Silver and Dr. Terrence "Terry" Higgins specialize in custom facelift techniques tailored to each patient's facial structure and goals. Contact our Las Vegas, NV cosmetic surgery office today to schedule a consultation and learn how mid-facelift surgery can help you look and feel like a younger version of yourself.