What can I expect from mini face lift? Results, recovery, incisions?

If you are young and are seeing early signs of facial aging, perhaps a mini facelift is adequate to treat your situation. Far too many patients, however, are tempted by the allure of a mini lift thinking it will give them the same result as a properly done facelift and that the results will last as long. This is simply not true.

The Lifestyle lift is a heavily marketed procedure trying to capture your interest with a clever name and promises that are frequently not delivered when you read multiple patient reviews. A well performed true facelift on the other hand has a 80-90% satisfaction as listed on this web site.

Usually it is best to do all you can with fillers, Botox, photorejuvination and skin care and wait until you really need a facelift and then go and find the best plastic surgeon and get a great result.

Debra,

The mini facelift is an excellent facelift for those with mini changes in their face- slight drooping of the jowls, minor loose skin around the neck line can be improved. Mini face lifts certainly have a role for the right candidate - one with mini changes. They will last as quickly as you age and will likely require 'touch up' surgery along the way.

The usual recovery time is about a week. Remember the mini lift has mini downtime, mini discomfort, and mini results compared to a full facelift.

Usually, people who are disappointed with the mini facelift are those who needed a full face lift but opted for or were 'sold' the mini. For this reason, be careful with the branded mini lifts. The concern isn't with the technique, but with the hard sell. You don't want to be offered a mini lift as your solution because all that facility performs are mini facelifts! Also, the performing surgeon should be a part of your consultation and have met with you prior to surgery to ask questions. Many of the brand name commercial outfits don't have the surgeon see you until the day of surgery. This isn't good if you are being over-promised results by your consultant that the surgeon can't provide.

Again, you can certainly have a lasting, quality result if you are the right patient. Just remember as far as facelifts go, mini facelifts equal mini changes, full facelifts equal major changes. It all depends on how much changes is in order.

A mini face lift or limited incision face lift produces a rejuvenation of the face, jowl, and cheek area.

The results are quite good and recovery takes about 10 days to 2 weeks. The incisions heal well and quickly.