Lower Midface Lift

Lower Midface Lift | CCMT Cross-Border Medical Tourism
Tier 3 · Premium — Lower Midface Lift

Three numbers. One structural fix for the lower two-thirds of your face.

SMAS-level lower midface lift to reposition descended cheek tissue, soften nasolabial folds, and restore definition from the cheekbones down to the chin — all in a single procedure.

Serene bright medspa treatment room with ocean view window
The Problem

Three changes that show up in the lower midface with age

Volume can be added for a while, but when the deeper tissues start to descend, you need a structural lift — not more product on top.

01

Deep Nasolabial Folds

The lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth that get deeper each year — making you look sad or tired, even when you're not.

02

Descended Cheek Fat Pads

The fat pads in your cheeks slowly drift downward with age, flattening the midface and making everything below feel heavier and less defined.

03

Soft Jawline

As lower-face tissue descends, your once-defined jawline blurs and early jowls begin to form.

Soft medical illustration showing SMAS layer and cheek fat position for lower midface lift
The Solution

SMAS lift: we lift the foundation, not just add volume

Surface treatments work on the skin. We work on the SMAS — the deep supportive layer beneath it — lifting the descended cheek tissue back to where it once sat.

The result is lasting and natural: folds soften, cheeks regain their position, and your jawline looks defined again.

What we actually do

  • Small incisions hidden around the ear and hairline
  • Access the SMAS and reposition descended cheek tissues upward
  • Secure the tissues and let the skin follow naturally

"Patients tell us the best part is that nobody can put their finger on what changed. They just say, 'You look great — did you go on holiday?'"

— Dr. Li, CCMT Plastic Surgery Lead
Healing

Recovery that feels comfortable, not clinical

We don't rush you out. Most patients spend the first two days resting in their private suite, with daily nursing checks and room service. By the time you feel up to going out, the swelling has faded enough that you won't feel self-conscious wearing loose clothes and light makeup. Bruising softens over the first week, and most of our guests leave the hotel for dinner by the time they're ready. We stay in touch the whole way — no guesswork, no "wait and see" — you always know exactly what to expect next.

Your Journey

From first message to flight home — no mystery

Built for international guests: English at every step, no waiting rooms full of strangers, and a recovery you can genuinely enjoy.

  • ✦Free WhatsApp chat: we assess your midface, folds and jawline, then send a written itemized quote.
  • ✦Fly in and settle into a private recovery suite with a city view.
  • ✦Our care team checks on you daily, with clear aftercare in plain English.
  • ✦Stay 7-10 days so we can follow your first phase of healing before you fly home.
Shenzhen Bay Park palm trees and coastal walk
Recover in a New City

Shenzhen: world-class care, then a trip you enjoy

Shenzhen is a modern, walkable coastal city — once you're feeling up to it, you can take slow walks along Shenzhen Bay, grab a coffee with a skyline view, or head out for a light meal of fresh Chaoshan beef hotpot. It's not a tourist town, it's a real, livable city — the kind of place you'll actually enjoy spending 10 days in while you heal.

Shenzhen city skyline at night Shenzhen at night — recovery with a skyline view
Local Flavors

Chaoshan beef hotpot, Shenzhen style

Clear broth, paper-thin fresh beef slices — light, nourishing, and easy on a recovering body.

Shenzhen is famous for its authentic Chaoshan beef hotpot, and it's the perfect meal for recovery: no heavy spice, no greasy fried food — just a clear, slow-simmered bone broth and fresh, paper-thin slices of local beef cooked for 10 seconds at the table. We take you to a local spot where Shenzhen locals eat, no tourist markup. The beef is tender, the broth is soothing, and it's the kind of simple, satisfying meal that makes you glad you're out and about again.

Chaoshan clear broth beef hotpot with fresh sliced beef
Local family-run Chaoshan beef hotpot spot
Questions

Common questions

Does this also fix the marionette lines by my mouth corners?
Yes — lifting the lower midface releases the downward pull on the mouth corners, which softens both the marionette lines and the downturned mouth appearance that makes you look sad or grumpy at rest.
Will my cheeks look too lifted or square afterwards?
No — we use conservative, individualized lifting tailored to your face shape. We never pull cheeks up to an exaggerated "overfilled" position; the goal is a natural, rested contour.
Will I have permanent numbness in my cheeks?
Temporary mild numbness is common for the first 2-4 weeks as small sensory nerves heal — this fades completely for 99% of patients. Permanent numbness is extremely rare with experienced endoscopic surgeons.
Will my cheeks feel numb after surgery?
Mild temporary numbness in the cheeks is common for the first 2-4 weeks as small sensory nerves heal — this fades completely for 99% of patients. Permanent numbness is extremely rare with our experienced endoscopic surgeons.

Ready to Get Started?

Send us a WhatsApp message and we'll reply with a clear, itemized plan in English — usually within a few hours.

We never share your WhatsApp number with third parties. Ever.