What Are Pros and Cons of a Mini Face Lift?

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Mini facelifts are Great in the Right Hands!

Mini facelifts, also referred to as short-scar facelifts, can produce outstanding results when performed by a board-certifiied surgeon who performs them frequently. Most often, they do not require general anesthesia, use smaller incisions, and require less recovery time. They are ideal for active people who want natural-appearing results and do not have time to recover for many weeks. In the several thousand of these I have performed, determining who is a... more

Pros and Cons of a Miniface Lift

There is no one standard miniface lift. Therefore, incision placement and techniques used vary widely, as do recovery times. In general, the term implies shorter incisions with less scarring and with less undermining of tissue. Therefore, this should lead to decreased healing time. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Pros and Cons of a Mini-Facelift

The pros for doing a mini-facelift are a quick procedure that can be done in the office under local anesthesia with minimal downtime and less expense then a traditional facelift. The cons are that it doesn't do as much for the patient with a heavy, fatty neck and it doesn't last as long as a traditional facelift (7-8 years as opposed to 10 years for a traditional facelift).

Pro and cons of a mini-lift

The mini-lift typically gives mini-reults and they do not last as long as a facelift. A mini-lift is not a comprehensive facial rejuvenation at all. There is 2 weeks of down-time with both procedures. Best to wait until you are ready.

Mini Facelift

Mini Facelifts have grown more popular over the last few years. These are for people who want a faster recovery, less expense, and a fresh look. After evaluating the patient, we determine the extent of work for the jowl area and neck. Most of these procedures are under local anesthesia. It is very important to consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss what is best for you.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD

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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

What are the Pros and Cons of a Mini Facelift?

In my practice there is no difference between a mini facelift and a regular facelift. Both are done under local anesthesia, take about 4-5 hrs and have a week downtime. We call it a mini facelift because it is much easier to go threw now, recover faster and with almost no bruising because of the tumescent anesthesia as well as much less risky than the old facelifts. It includes the neck as well as the lower face and runs $6,000-8500 and is so worth it. Almost everyone can benefit from it... more

David Hansen, MD

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Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

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What Are Pros and Cons of a Mini Face Lift?

This is a very common question and much confusion surrounds facelift procedures and "branded" facelifts. Mini-lifts are less invasive than a traditional full facelift. The incisions tend to be shorter, the surgery is less invasive but as a result the longevity of the lift is diminished and the ability to tighten and redrape the droopy neck is limited. Since many patients present with the neck being a major concern the applicability of the mini-lift is somewhat limited. A facelift however... more

What Are Pros and Cons of a Mini Face Lift?

Mini Face Lifts occur in all sorts of variations and degrees of effectiveness IMHO. I have performed Face Lifts for 25 years and today, people are far less interested in a traditional Face Lift that takes 4-6 hours, is far more invasive with long incisions/scars, with recovery and healing healing time that's measured in weeks and months. Minimal Incision Face Lifts, like our Celebrity Facelift that dissect the SMAS, elevating and trimming it instead of folding it... more

Minifacelift--pros and cons.

The pros and cons of a minilift are; Pros: 1 hour operating time, recovery usually 1 week decreased cost. The cons--little long term effect on the neck and lasts a shorter time. Minilift=miniresult.

Toby Mayer, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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What Are Pros and Cons of a Mini Face Lift?

Thanks for the question. The term Mini Facelift can have many meanings. I tell my patients that when we use the word "Facelift" it is like using the word "Car." You know we are talking about something with four wheels and a motor that gets you someplace, but it could be anything from a Volkswage Beetle to the hottest Ferrari. So don't get caught up in a minifacelift. See a well qualified and highly experienced plastic surgeon, describe to him your goals for rejuvenation, and he will be able... more

Mini facelift

Mini face lift can yield wonderful results of facial rejuvenation. When done by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon (American Board of Plastic Surgery). The most important aspect is patient selection. Mini facelift does not improve on the aging neck. But it is wonderfull for the jowles, deep nasolabial folds and the cheecks. The procedure is almost the same technically as a full face lift but does not include the neck.