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Minimal Recovery Facelift

The term “mini-lift” refers to a variety of lifts that simply mean less than a full-face lift.  The exact procedure done will differ depending on each surgeon’s ideas, training and experience.  Some mini-lifts mean limited scars while others mean limited elevation of the skin.   Some may or may not involve manipulation of the underlying soft tissue in some way or another.  For a patient to be satisfied with a mini-lift it is important that the patient personally understand what the surgeon is suggesting and whether or not that is adequate to remedy the individual issues that the patient wants to correct.   It is unfortunate when a patient goes through a procedure that does not and at times simply cannot correct the issues that the patient wants addressed.  This is not good for either the patient or the surgeon.

A mini-lift is appropriate for early facial aging with limited cheek descent and limited excess in the neck. 

 

Natural Looking Designed To You.

Although each person's results will differ, before and after photos are good examples of potential changes. They should be used not only as a comparison of techniques and surgeons, but are good starting points for evaluation, comparison and discussion with your surgeon. Please note that these are post surgical photos that are not suitable for all audiences. Viewers should be 18 or older to view the gallery images.

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Anesthesia and Surgery Facility

In most instances the procedure is done under general anesthesia but depending on the patient’s desires it may be done under local anesthesia with some type of sedation.

Side Effects

There is expected temporary discomfort, swelling, and bruising. A temporary feeling of tightness may also be possible.

Smoking

Smoking may be one of the most important factors that increase the risk to facial surgical complications. If you are a smoker, you will need stop smoking for least two weeks before the surgery and two weeks after. You must not smoke for this time period to ensure proper healing, because cutting down is not adequate. Nicotine gum and nicotine skin patches can lead to the same healing problems caused by smoking.

Other Medications:

Some medications that increase bleeding times may add to the risk of bleeding during any surgery but especially during facial surgery. It is important to discuss all medications that you are taking both prescription and over the counter.

Risks

These include infection, pooling of blood beneath the skin (hematoma), and loss of sensation.

Recovery

Bruising is usually minimal but may last 2-3 weeks. The patient is usually asked to limit motion of the neck over the same period of time. The neck may feel numb for several months.

Duration of Results

Results may be enjoyed for 7 to 10 years.

***Although each person's results will differ, before and after photos are good examples of potential changes. They should be used not only as a comparison of techniques and surgeons, but are a good starting points for evaluation, comparison and discussion with your surgeon. Please note that these are post surgical photos that are not suitable for all audiences. Viewers should be 18 or older to view the gallery images.