How to Reduce the Midface with EMFACE: A Midface Reduction Procedure

Hello, I’m Dr. Jo Wonjin, and I have been seeing patients for 10 years.

Surgery is scary, and laser lifting hurts.

Is there a procedure that works well and doesn’t hurt?

To give you the conclusion first: yes, there is.

With a device called EMFACE, it is possible to effectively lift the midface without pain.

Today, under the topic of “How to Reduce the Midface with EMFACE: A Midface Reduction Procedure,”

we’ll look at the reasons the midface sags and why EMFACE is effective for lifting.

EMFACE procedure in progress

Table of contents

• The fundamental reason the midface sags

• What is the EMFACE midface reduction procedure?

• Why EMFACE is especially effective for midface reduction

• EMFACE FAQ

• Key takeaways on the EMFACE midface reduction procedure

1. The fundamental reason the midface sags

As people age naturally, the face gradually appears longer.

There are clear reasons why the midface can sag and look longer.

In some cases, the ligaments that support the skin weaken, causing the cheeks to sag.

When the muscles that pull the face upward lose strength, the corners of the mouth and cheek area can also be pushed downward.

As the fat volume around the cheekbones decreases and shifts downward, the philtrum and the entire midface can appear longer as well.

That is why the midface cannot be fixed by simply pulling the outer skin.

As shown in the photo, not only the skin surface sags, but the internal fat and muscles also sag together.

2. What is the EMFACE midface reduction procedure?

EMFACE is a procedure with a somewhat different approach from conventional laser lifting.

As shown in the photo below, it uses radiofrequency energy (RF) and muscle-stimulation energy (HIFES) in a two-track approach,

so it cares for both the skin surface and the deeper facial muscles at the same time.

• RF energy: Delivers heat to the dermis to promote collagen and elastin regeneration, improving skin elasticity.

• HIFES energy: Directly stimulates the support muscles that lift the face upward, increasing muscle density and restoring tone.

The biggest advantage is that it is performed by attaching patches, without needles or incisions, so there is very little pain.

The patches are attached like this before the procedure.

3. Why EMFACE is especially effective for midface reduction

To actually shorten the midface, simply pulling the skin surface is not enough.

Repositioning the internal tissues is the key.

EMFACE device monitor screen. Detailed energy settings are adjusted here.

The reasons EMFACE stands out are these three points:

Point	Principle and expected effect
Muscle-strengthening effect	By strengthening the muscles around the cheekbones (the upper-lifting muscles), sagging cheeks are lifted, and the midface appears shorter visually.
Restoring dimension	Regenerating the muscle volume in the hollowed front cheekbone area changes a flat face into a more three-dimensional one, creating the optical effect of a narrower face width.
Natural lifting	Since lifting is achieved through the power of one’s own muscles without injecting external substances (such as fillers), facial expressions do not become unnatural and the face looks healthy and younger.

EMFACE is also a procedure that I and our staff have personally received.

If you’d like to hear about our experience, please read the post below.

4. EMFACE FAQ

Q. Is the procedure very painful?

A. EMFACE is a procedure with almost no pain.

There is a unique sensation of the muscles contracting and relaxing (a massage-like feeling), but it is comfortable enough that anesthesia is not needed.

Q. When do the effects appear?

A. Although results vary by person, most people can feel their face becoming firmer immediately after a single session.

For best results, we usually recommend a program of about four sessions at 1- to 2-week intervals.

Q. Can I return to daily life right away after the procedure?

A. There is almost no bruising or swelling, so makeup and daily activities are possible immediately after the procedure.

5. Key takeaways on the EMFACE midface reduction procedure

• RF and muscle-stimulation energy work at the same time to improve skin elasticity and lift the deeper muscles together.

• By strengthening the “upper-lifting muscles” that pull the face upward, sagging cheeks are lifted firmly and the elongated midface is improved in a more dimensional way.

• It is a patch-based procedure without anesthesia or needles, and because there is almost no bruising or swelling afterward, daily life can resume immediately.

Depending on how EMFACE is performed, it can be used in many ways, including for asymmetry and facial correction.

I hope you receive the procedure safely from a clinic that plans the optimal method needed for your face.

I wrote about how to choose a good clinic below.

Thank you. This was Jo Wonjin.