The mini facelift is a minimally invasive procedure that focuses on tightening the lower part of the face from the cheekbone to the double chin. This option is best for younger patients (ages 40 and 50) who have moderate signs of aging. With shorter recovery times, smaller scars, and long-lasting results, mini facelifts are popular as the less invasive sibling of traditional facelifts. This form of anesthesia usually increases recovery time, while a mini-facelift can be performed with local anesthesia, meaning that your daily life will be less disrupted and side effects will be reduced to Minimal.
Mini-facelifts usually involve a shorter incision that starts at the temple and extends downward in front of the earlobe. A small facelift is also a good option if you want a shorter recovery time than a traditional facelift. If sagging jaws and cheeks can't be treated with cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers, a mini facelift is an option you may want to consider. If you have a saggy jaw and cheeks that fillers and Botox alone can't correct, a mini facelift might be a good option for you.
While mini facelifts and traditional facelifts are invasive cosmetic procedures, a mini facelift may be more suitable for younger patients. However, a mini facelift only requires about half of that downtime, with a lower risk of infection and other complications. A mini facelift is a great option for people who want a natural-looking result with much less downtime than the traditional facelift. Unlike cosmetic procedures, such as fillers and Botox, a mini-facelift is considered surgery and it is extremely important to evaluate the main risks of procedure.
Among the main benefits associated with a mini facelift is that you normally won't have to use general anesthesia and you'll be unconscious during the procedure. After a mini facelift, you won't need to stay in the hospital or surgery center and you can go home with complete freedom. For faces that qualify for a small facelift, it's a little cheaper than a full facelift, and the recovery time is a little shorter because it means less recovery for part of the neck. As we mentioned, mini-facelifts usually have a shorter recovery time, since the incision area is smaller and only reaches the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (the layer of tissue found under the skin).
If you've been thinking about having a mini facelift, there are a number of questions to ask yourself before scheduling your procedure.
