Can you please explain the difference between a full face lift and a mini facelift and if it is worth it...I am 62 years old..I live in New York City..My problem is the lower part of my face...my forehead has very few lines and my neck is not saggy at all..I was also looking into lazer resurfacing.I want a procedure that is the least invasive..I want to look refreshed and natural and not like I had surgery...
Answer: What is the Difference Between a Full Face Lift and a Mini Facelift?
Great question. As a young Plastic Surgeon in the late 1980's and early 1990's I observed a now retire PS doing facelifts in less than an hour +. While in other cases he took 3 to 4 hours. This was my first experience with a "modification" of the standard "full" facelift! He told me do what is necessary not to over operate. But he was using the same terminology of just a facelift, and charging the same fees. Than in April of 1992 in the "Clinics of Plastic Surgery", Dr Rex Petersen on page 417 authors the position paper/article introducing the terms mini-tuck, midi-tuck, & full face-lifts. Each has its own possible modifications and/or additions (i.e.: SMAS lifts/plications, liposuctions, sub mental procedures, malar issues, forehead/brow lifts) . Thus today we see "coined" names for these operations, so many that a goggle search would be thousands of hits. I now use the terminology- mini facelift, midi facelift, full facelift to give a division in labeling. And I charge from $6,000, $8,000, $10,000 respectively as a starting fee. Ofcourse healing is much shorter with the first two, as in the amount of surgery. Patient selection is paramount. Do not do a mini if the patient really needs a full. So basically see a boarded PS who has experience with face lifting. Good luck.
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Great question. As a young Plastic Surgeon in the late 1980's and early 1990's I observed a now retire PS doing facelifts in less than an hour +. While in other cases he took 3 to 4 hours. This was my first experience with a "modification" of the standard "full" facelift! He told me do what is necessary not to over operate. But he was using the same terminology of just a facelift, and charging the same fees. Than in April of 1992 in the "Clinics of Plastic Surgery", Dr Rex Petersen on page 417 authors the position paper/article introducing the terms mini-tuck, midi-tuck, & full face-lifts. Each has its own possible modifications and/or additions (i.e.: SMAS lifts/plications, liposuctions, sub mental procedures, malar issues, forehead/brow lifts) . Thus today we see "coined" names for these operations, so many that a goggle search would be thousands of hits. I now use the terminology- mini facelift, midi facelift, full facelift to give a division in labeling. And I charge from $6,000, $8,000, $10,000 respectively as a starting fee. Ofcourse healing is much shorter with the first two, as in the amount of surgery. Patient selection is paramount. Do not do a mini if the patient really needs a full. So basically see a boarded PS who has experience with face lifting. Good luck.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Difference between a full facelift vs a mini facelift In my experience, a “minfacelift” is usually not indicated in most patients as it is a minimal skin tightening procedure only that lasts for a short time period. A real or full LIFT and FILL facelift reshapes your lower face and neck area and restores your central facial fat loss so you have a truly natural and youthful face and not one the is windswept! The major key to success in cosmetic facial surgery is how well you choose your facelift surgeon so please make sure you have a true expert in facial aging and cosmetic facial surgery and that they are board certified in plastic surgery. They should also have expertise and significant experience in facial cosmetic surgery, especially facelifting and necklifting surgery.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Difference between a full facelift vs a mini facelift In my experience, a “minfacelift” is usually not indicated in most patients as it is a minimal skin tightening procedure only that lasts for a short time period. A real or full LIFT and FILL facelift reshapes your lower face and neck area and restores your central facial fat loss so you have a truly natural and youthful face and not one the is windswept! The major key to success in cosmetic facial surgery is how well you choose your facelift surgeon so please make sure you have a true expert in facial aging and cosmetic facial surgery and that they are board certified in plastic surgery. They should also have expertise and significant experience in facial cosmetic surgery, especially facelifting and necklifting surgery.
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April 6, 2016
Answer: Full Face Lift v Mini Lift Hi Fif628 If your skin is loose, sagging or creating the appearance of jowls you may be a good candidate for Concept™ Facelift Surgery. This type of Rhytidectomy is unique as the facelift is performed under local anaesthetic, and is less invasive than traditional methods, meaning the cosmetic surgery has a significantly faster recovery time.The cosmetic procedure is similar to a mini facelift as it is performed with a short scar that runs in front of the ear, down to the ear lobe and tucked behind the ear. There will be no dressings or drains afterwards. This is performed as a day case, walk in-walk out procedure with minimal bruising and downtime.Do your homework and find a qualified and reputable surgeon. Best of Luck
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Answer: Full Face Lift v Mini Lift Hi Fif628 If your skin is loose, sagging or creating the appearance of jowls you may be a good candidate for Concept™ Facelift Surgery. This type of Rhytidectomy is unique as the facelift is performed under local anaesthetic, and is less invasive than traditional methods, meaning the cosmetic surgery has a significantly faster recovery time.The cosmetic procedure is similar to a mini facelift as it is performed with a short scar that runs in front of the ear, down to the ear lobe and tucked behind the ear. There will be no dressings or drains afterwards. This is performed as a day case, walk in-walk out procedure with minimal bruising and downtime.Do your homework and find a qualified and reputable surgeon. Best of Luck
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July 5, 2014
Answer: Full Facelift or Mini Facelift - What is the Difference? A full or "traditional" facelift addresses the sagging upper and lower neck skin and (platysmal) vertical neck bands, jowls, lower and mid nasolabial folds and marionette lines. It involves incisions from the temple scalp, along the front of the ear (inside the mid part for women), behind the ear in the crease then along or into the scalp hair behind the ear towards the back of your neck with undermining of the skin and tightening of underlying support tissues.A mini-facelift, or "short scar facelift" or as I call it in my practice, Lite Lift addresses all of the above except for the lower neck. The difference is that the incisions are shorter - basically the same description in front of the ear and temple scalp but ending at the level of the earlobe (in front or in back) - as much as 40% less scarring. Non board-certified surgeons sometimes just pull the skin back which certainly will not last as long as the procedure I just described.Having performed both procedures for more than a decade, the results last about the same time however for redundant lower neck skin a traditional facelift is preferred. Most important choose your board certified plastic or facial plastic surgeon well and let him/her make the best decision for you.
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Answer: Full Facelift or Mini Facelift - What is the Difference? A full or "traditional" facelift addresses the sagging upper and lower neck skin and (platysmal) vertical neck bands, jowls, lower and mid nasolabial folds and marionette lines. It involves incisions from the temple scalp, along the front of the ear (inside the mid part for women), behind the ear in the crease then along or into the scalp hair behind the ear towards the back of your neck with undermining of the skin and tightening of underlying support tissues.A mini-facelift, or "short scar facelift" or as I call it in my practice, Lite Lift addresses all of the above except for the lower neck. The difference is that the incisions are shorter - basically the same description in front of the ear and temple scalp but ending at the level of the earlobe (in front or in back) - as much as 40% less scarring. Non board-certified surgeons sometimes just pull the skin back which certainly will not last as long as the procedure I just described.Having performed both procedures for more than a decade, the results last about the same time however for redundant lower neck skin a traditional facelift is preferred. Most important choose your board certified plastic or facial plastic surgeon well and let him/her make the best decision for you.
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November 3, 2015
Answer: Mini facelift lifts the cheek but not neck and brow
Thank you for your question.The mini facelift is best for someone like you who describes minimal aging of the forehead and neck with primarily loose skin in the mid face and jaw region. A full facelift usually includes forehead the cheek the jawline and the neck.
Laser resurfacing can produce some skin tightening if properly done but if you have significant jowls and cheek laxity you would most likely be better off with a mini facelift.
Be sure to consult a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who is experienced and face lift techniques.
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Answer: Mini facelift lifts the cheek but not neck and brow
Thank you for your question.The mini facelift is best for someone like you who describes minimal aging of the forehead and neck with primarily loose skin in the mid face and jaw region. A full facelift usually includes forehead the cheek the jawline and the neck.
Laser resurfacing can produce some skin tightening if properly done but if you have significant jowls and cheek laxity you would most likely be better off with a mini facelift.
Be sure to consult a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who is experienced and face lift techniques.
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May 20, 2019
Answer: Full facelift versus mini facelift A mini- lift involves only lifting the jowls in the cheek area minimally tightening the cheeks, thereby giving a mini result. A comprehensive full face and neck lift involves lifting the jowls and cheeks, tightening the neck muscles in 3 locations, and removal of neck fat, and tightening up the facial and neck skin as well. Please see the link and the video below for our facelift photo gallery
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Answer: Full facelift versus mini facelift A mini- lift involves only lifting the jowls in the cheek area minimally tightening the cheeks, thereby giving a mini result. A comprehensive full face and neck lift involves lifting the jowls and cheeks, tightening the neck muscles in 3 locations, and removal of neck fat, and tightening up the facial and neck skin as well. Please see the link and the video below for our facelift photo gallery
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