The mini version of the facelift is becoming increasingly popular among younger patients in their 30s and 40s who want to visibly reverse aging or no longer want to solely rely on injectable treatments throughout the year to maintain their desired appearance. This procedure can address the most common moderate signs of aging in the middle and lower half of the face.
It effectively targets and tightens the loose, sagging skin that creates jowls along the jawline, eliminates nasolabial folds, and treats drooping around the mouth. It also removes excess skin on the lower middle half of the face that causes visible aging, folds, lines, and wrinkles. Click here for more information.
How Is It Different From a Traditional Facelift?
The traditional facelift is an effective option for patients who want to address severe aging in the middle and lower half of the face and the neck. The mini version of the facelift is less invasive, and the surgeon typically uses a technique to create shorter incisions to target different areas. As a result, the skin is tighter and firmer after the procedure, but the recovery is shorter.
Most patients who undergo the mini version of the facelift can return home the same day and resume most of their normal daily activities within seven to 10 days after the procedure.
Who Is It Right For?
Patients who don’t want to undergo a traditional facelift or who don’t need to target severe aging and want to avoid having to get injectables with dermal fillers or neuromodulators just to maintain their desired appearance make good candidates for the mini version of the facelift.
An initial consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon will give you the chance to ask all your questions about the mini version of the facelift and determine whether you qualify for this procedure or would be better suited for the traditional facelift.
Can It Be Combined With Other Procedures?
Many patients who undergo the mini version of the facelift also add other cosmetic surgeries to their treatment plan to address additional issues. It can be combined with nose surgery, an upper or lower eyelid lift, a neck lift, and other cosmetic procedures. Your plastic surgeon can give you more information about which cosmetic procedures you can add to your facelift to help you achieve your desired results.
How Long Will the Results Last?
The results of the mini version of the facelift are intended to last for years. However, the results are not permanent because you cannot stop the aging process. At some point after your facelift, your skin will lose elasticity as you continue to age. Staying out of the sun, eating a healthy diet, using the right skincare products, and scheduling effective non-surgical in-office treatments after your facelift can help extend the treatment results long-term.
The mini version of the facelift can reverse aging while ensuring that you look completely natural and more like a younger version of yourself. If you want to learn more about this version of the facelift and determine whether it’s right for you, schedule your initial consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon known for his skill and precision in performing cosmetic procedures so you can feel confident about every aspect of your procedure.
