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Mini Face Lift at Age 53?
I am 53 and am very unhappy with my neck. I have some jowls but other than that I am happy with myself so far. I do not feel I am ready for a full facelift nor do I have the time for a month of recovery right now. Would a mini facelift help my neck? Thank-you
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Winnipeg3792
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Mini-facelift for Sagging Neck and Jowls in 45-54 Age Group
Without having your frontal and profile photos, it is impossible to determine what type of facelift you are a candidate for. A mini-facelift" covers a broad range of lifting procedures and can include anything less than a facelift. Generally speaking, patients who are candidates for mini-facelifts are younger in the range of 35 to 55 and have mild to moderate sagging in the cheeks, neck and jowl area overall. Mini-facelifts are shorter procedures with smaller incisions and less recovery and...
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Palm Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon
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MIni Facelift
Without seeing photographs, I cannot determine if you will benefit from a Mini Facelift. This is also called a Short Scar Facelift. The technique varies from surgeon to surgeon. Many patients are happy with the results, but will need additional surgery a few years later to maintain the look. This procedure is less expensive than a facelift, and the recovery time is less. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for...
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The difference between a "mini-facelift" and a standard one varies from doctor to doctor
Some use it for a short-flap, yet full facelift. That means a shorter incision. For some it's only lifting the skin a short distance and then using sutures to hold the SMAS muscle up. Basically, unless you have great skin and are under 50, more "aggressive" facelifts such as a deep plane or sub-SMAS facelift has been proven to last longer.
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"Minilift" is a very vague term
A "Minilift" is a very vague term. Since there are many variations of procedures designated as "Minilifts", the best thing to do is discuss what areas you are trying to improve with your surgeon. Some "Minilifts" address the jowl area while others address the jowl and neck area. It is important that the lift addresses more than just the skin, as skin tends to stretch back quickly. The underlying muscle and fatty layers of the face should be supported in order to...
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There are a few great options for improving jowls and necks.
Mini lifts ($6000) can do great for jowls and necks; Platysmaplasty (neck surgery under the chin $4500) gets rid of turkey gobbler necks: liposuction of the jawline and neck ($2500 on sp) does great for most patients without extensive surgery needed. These can be combined as well and all can be done under tumescent local anesthesia. Sincerely,
David Hansen,MD
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Mini lift for neck?
I agree that the term mini lift may refer to a host of related procedures. But certainly, a mini lift can be designed to treat your sagging neck. If you choose your doctor wisely, you may be ecstatic with the results that can be achieved with a mini neck lift procedure.
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Mini Face Lift at Age 53?
I agree with Drs. Mayer and Kabaker. A minilift is not likely to do much for your neck. Rather it is very effective at dealing with early aging changes along the jawline and jowl area. Most facelift patients look presentable at two weeks and can return to work between 10 and 14 days. The incisions are very similar for a minilift vs. a true facelift. However, the bottom line is whether the procedure will produce the results that you seek. A minilift will likely not give you improvement in the...
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Minilift
Call it a minilif , it is still a facelift and you want adequate work done to give a long lasting result. You state the problem is your neck which should require more work than a short flap "minilift". Be sure your surgeon is experienced, Most "full face lifts" look presentable in 2 weeks.
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Minifacelift--pros and cons.
A minilift will do little for the neck. If you have jowls and loose skin have a full facelift done by an experienced plastic surgeon and your recovery should be 1-2 weeks unless you are the 1% that has much bruising
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Miniface Lift
Hi,
Minifacelifts can correct jowl and neck excess in most cases. It just depends on the extent of the excess and your expectations. A picture would help but you can look at the before and after results of minifacelifts in the link below.
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Dr.S.
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Mini Facelift For Neck Laxity
Being in your fifties, you fall into the typical age bracket for a Mini Facelift. If you have a small amount of neck skin laxity only, a Mini Facelift will help you achieve your goal. If you also display neck banding, a platysmaplasty can be performed in conjunction with your Mini Facelift to better tighten your neck. Lastly, if any fatty deposits are present under the chin, they can be removed with liposuction which can be performed at the same time as well. I do not...
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How long to recover from a neck lift?
A simple neck lift can heal in about one week. Usually this is for younger individuals that do not have serious sagging. Once the skin stretches out more severely, then you need a more extensive operation that will take about 3-4 weeks to heal. The important thing is to choose the best procedure for your specific needs with the guidance of your surgeon, and then schedule enough time for a full recovery. You never want to end up dissatisfied with the results of a lesser operation because you...
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Cosmetic Surgery is an Art and a Science
If you want a minilift for your appearance then you should do so. Make sure you consult a legitimately trained plastic surgeon before you make a choice. At age 53 you are in a good position to improve your appearance. Alll the best.
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Mini lift vs full facelift
A mini facelift, or S-lift, is usually done to address jowels and general sagginess along the jawline and cheeks. If the main concern is your neck, you may not achieve desired results with just a mini facelift. With a full facelift, the neck is pulled up as well, with the incisions going behind the ear and along the back of the hairline. A neck lift can be done on its own, but is usually paired with a mini facelift for optimal results. If the skin on your neck is sagging in the...
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Unhappy with Neck and Jowls
If the concern is neck and jowls, a face and neck lift will be necessary to address both of these concerns in the most effective manner. Kenneth Hughes, MD HughesPlasticSurgery Los Angeles, CA
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Minilift at 53
A minilift is just that...it will give mini-results. A face-neck lift with attention to the neck and jowls will address your aging concerns better.Both procedures will take 2 weeks to recover from. A mini-lift will not address the aging neck at all. For visual examples of what a facelift accomplishes, please see our facelift photo gallery on our website. There are many women on our website that are in their early 50's who have undergone rejuvenation
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Mini-Facelift at age 53
Hi. Without seeing you, it is hard to know for sure, but 53 is a very typical age for a mini-facelift. As long as you don't have a very full, fatty neck, a mini-facelift should be a good choice.
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Mini facelift, neck improvement
A mini facelift as typically performed will do little for the neck or jowls.
Options with shorter recovery and less extensive surgery include liposuction of the jowls and neck or the Cellulaze, Sidelaze treatment of the neck.
Cheers. Please consult in person with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to making any treatment decisions.
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Mini facelift
Sorry to hear you are not satisfied with the appearance of your neck. But not to worry, there are many procedures that can help. A mini facelift is a great option. A mini facelift rejuvenates the lower third of the face, including the jowls and neck. A mini facelift will not have as long of an incision and the dissection is not as extensive. With a mini facelift, there is less time in surgery, the recovery is quicker, and cost is typically lower.
Another option is a neck...
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Investment Strategy
I perform both types of lifts. The key for the decision is understanding what each specific surgeon means by a "mini-lift". In some cases this a small minimal manipulation of the SMAS. In other doctors practices a Short scar lift may even be in the deep plane. A better way to decide is to define what you want to improve and picking the surgeon who can craft the lift to your needs while adhering to limitations of recovery, expense and intervention
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Mini Face Lift at Age 53?
Many patients feel the same way that you do...which is why our minimal incision Face Lift ("Palmer Celebrity Face Lift") is far more popular than traditional full Face Lifts. Smaller incisions, less tissue dissection, less bruising and swelling with a short recovery time make These Face lifts easilly fit into people's busy life. Hope this helps.
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Facial Rejuvenation
Facial rejuvenation is an art.
You need a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon (American Board Of Plastic Surgery) to evaluate your facial aging and your specific areas of concern.
Based on these findings you can have a thorough discussion with you plastic surgeon and what needs to be done. Based on your decisions the plastic surgeon will tell you about the pros and cons of each procedure you want.
This is your face, do not take risks that are not necessary...
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Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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