Endoscopic midface lift/subtle midface fascia lift
Surgery timeApproximately 2-3 hours
Anesthesia methodssedation anesthesia
Suture removal timeApproximately 7 days
Postoperative recoveryApproximately 1-2 months
Endoscopic midface lift – improves midface sagging and restores a youthful, sculpted contour.
As we age, the ligaments, fat, and soft tissue in the mid-face area gradually lose their support, causing the once full cheeks to sag, which in turn deepens nasolabial folds, sunken tear troughs, and more noticeable eye bags. It can even cause the facial contour to gradually change from the "inverted triangle" contour of youth to the "upright triangle" contour that makes one look older.
The Endoscopic Midface Lift is a minimally invasive lifting procedure specifically designed for midface aging and sagging. The surgery is performed through a hidden...Temporal hairlineThrough a small incision, the surgeon uses a high-resolution endoscope to perform the surgery, allowing for deep tissue dissection and precise positioning under a magnified, clear view. This repositions and fixes the sagging cheeks and mid-face soft tissues upwards, fundamentally improving mid-face laxity.
Unlike treatments that only work on the surface of the skin, endoscopic facelifts focus on repositioning the deep fascial structures. This not only improves tear trough lines but also lifts mild nasolabial folds. It also lifts the cheekbones, making the mid-face lines firmer and giving the face a more energetic appearance.
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Arsty Clinic內視鏡隱痕中臉拉提五大優勢
Arsty Clinic醫師團隊由Dr. Wei-Cheng ChingLeading the way, Dr. Jing has nearly 20 years of experience and is a leading authority on facelift surgery in China.Dr. Hsin-Yu Chen/明星榜首女醫，專精眼整形、Endoscopic Forehead Lift、眼袋手術、中臉拉提手術，為資深整形外科女醫，經驗豐富的醫療團隊在手術中遇到各種突發情形皆能處理，手術安全無後顧之憂。
By lifting the sagging soft tissues of the midface and repositioning the displaced fat pads, problems such as sagging cheeks, mild nasolabial folds, and sunken tear troughs can be improved, reconstructing a youthful midface contour.
The surgery does not simply tighten the skin, but repositions and fixes the deep tissues, so the facial expression is natural after the operation and there is less chance of tightness or stiffness.
By using a high-resolution endoscope to magnify the field of vision, doctors can more clearly identify blood vessels, nerves and anatomical layers, reducing unnecessary tissue damage while performing precise operations.
Compared to electroacoustic therapy or filler treatments, endoscopic facelifts directly address deep, sagging tissues, providing a more comprehensive and longer-lasting improvement.
What problems can an endoscopic facelift improve?
✔ Mild nasolabial folds
✔ Sagging cheeks
✔ Tear trough depression
✔ Mid-face sagging and aging
✔ Sagging mid-face contour
One-stop facial rejuvenation treatment plan
Mid-face lifting is not a single procedure, but a crucial key to overall rejuvenation.
Mid-face aging is one of the important reasons why many people begin to feel tired and look older. However, clinically, it is rare for only the mid-face to show signs of aging. As we age, aging often involves changes to the entire face. In addition to sagging cheeks and deepening nasolabial folds, it may also be accompanied by the formation of eye bags, sunken tear troughs, fat loss, drooping eyebrows and eyes, and loosening of the facial contours. Therefore, although mid-face lifting can effectively improve mid-face sagging, it usually plays an auxiliary role in facial rejuvenation surgery rather than being a standalone procedure.
The facelift team at Arsty Clinic believes that a truly natural and harmonious rejuvenation effect is not about improving a single area, but about finding the root cause of aging through a comprehensive assessment, and then tailoring a personalized rejuvenation surgery plan based on the individual's degree of aging, facial features, and desired results.
For patients concerned about midface aging, midface lifting is most often combined with the following procedures to achieve an overall rejuvenation effect greater than the sum of its parts:
▍Endoscopic Forehead Lift+Endoscopic Mid-Face Lift
Improve the problem
- Eyebrows pressing down on the eyes, drooping eye corners
- Sagging eyelids
- Tear trough depression
- sagging cheeks
Treatment effect
許多人在意的是整體眼神疲憊、眼下凹陷與中臉下垂問題，Endoscopic Forehead Lift可將下垂的眉眼位置向上復位，改善上半臉老化困擾；內視鏡隱痕中臉拉提則能同步提升蘋果肌與中臉組織，改善淚溝與法令紋。上下臉同時調整後，可重建年輕時的眉眼神韻與中臉輪廓，讓年輕化效果更加完整自然。
▍Eyelid surgery+Endoscopic Mid-Face Lift
Improve the problem
- puffy eye bags
- Tear trough depression
- current relaxation
- Sagging midface
Treatment effect
Eye bags and mid-face aging often occur simultaneously, making it one of the most common surgical combinations in clinical practice.
Eyelid surgery can improve under-eye bulge and tiredness, while mid-face lifting further enhances the supporting structure of the under-eye and cheekbone areas. The combination of the two can not only make the eye area lines smoother, but also improve the mid-face sagging problem at the same time, making the eye area rejuvenation effect more comprehensive.
Lift+Autologous fat replacement
Improve the problem
- Fat loss
- Sunken face
- Sunken temples
- Tear trough depression
- Mid-face flattening
Treatment effect
Aging is not just about sagging; it also involves fat loss. A mid-face lift can improve sagging, but if there is also significant volume loss and hollowing, it may still lack the fullness of youth. In this case, it can be combined with autologous fat grafting to restore the three-dimensionality of areas such as the forehead, chin, cheekbones, or tear troughs, creating a more natural and softer youthful contour.
- Endoscopic facelift with hidden scars +Anterior deep fascia Face Lift
Improve the problem
- Sagging midface
- chubby
- Puppet Pattern
- Blurred jawline
Treatment effect
當老化已不只侷限於中臉，而是延伸至中下臉與輪廓線時，單純中臉拉提可能無法達到理想效果，前位深筋膜Face Lift能改善嘴邊肉、木偶紋與下顎線鬆弛，中臉拉提則負責提升蘋果肌與法令紋上緣區域，透過不同層次與區域的整合拉提，可重建整體輪廓線條，讓年輕化效果更全面且持久。
- One-stop full-face rejuvenation surgery planning
對於老化程度較明顯，或曾嘗試電波拉提、音波拉提、埋線拉提及微整填充治療後仍無法獲得滿意改善的人，醫師可能建議全臉拉皮（Endoscopic Forehead Lift+內視鏡中臉拉提+前位深筋膜Face Lift+Swan Neck Lift+頸部拉皮）搭配其他輔助手術，透過一次手術同步改善上臉、中臉與下臉鬆弛問題，達到真正全臉性的年輕化效果。
Facelift doctor recommendation
Arsty Clinic醫師團隊由Dr. Wei-Cheng ChingLeading the way, Dr. Jing has nearly 20 years of experience and is a leading authority on facelift surgery in China.Dr. Hsin-Yu Chen/明星榜首女醫，專精眼整形、Endoscopic Forehead Lift、眼袋手術、中臉拉提手術，為資深整形外科女醫，經驗豐富的醫療團隊在手術中遇到各種突發情形皆能處理，手術安全無後顧之憂。
With authoritative facelift techniques and experience, we can also combine our expertise in eye plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and the latest 3D printed implants to design customized treatment plans. Based on individual needs, we conduct a comprehensive assessment of issues such as periorbital aging, imperfect eye shape, eye bags, and overall facial aging, combining different surgical procedures into one surgery. This one-stop plastic surgery approach results in more perfect results and saves unnecessary recovery time and money.
Arsty Clinic's medical team has accumulated the most facelift cases. The team possesses both technical skill and aesthetic sense, resulting in natural and harmonious post-operative appearances that do not appear stiff. These faces stand the test of time and have earned a good reputation both domestically and internationally.
Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Suitable for those with issues such as sagging cheeks, deepened nasolabial folds, sunken tear troughs, and mid-face laxity.
Hyaluronic acid is mainly used to fill depressions, aiming to increase local volume, while mid-face lifting aims to reposition sagging tissues and improve underlying structural problems.
Normally, patients can gradually resume their daily lives about 1 to 2 weeks after the surgery. The degree of swelling may vary depending on individual constitution.
Endoscopic facelifts have the characteristic of "hidden scars," with the wounds usually hidden within the hairline and not easily noticeable after healing.
Depending on individual constitution and aging rate, most can maintain this state for several years or more and continue to age naturally.
Yes. Mid-face lift and blepharoplasty are often planned together to simultaneously improve under-eye and mid-face aging issues, enhancing the overall youthful appearance.