There are a host of facial plastic surgery procedures that are less invasive than a full facelift and target specific areas of concern.Â
The mini facelift
A mini lift addresses wrinkles and tightens the jawline to eliminate jowls. While the procedure won't deliver the dramatic results of a traditional full facelift, benefits include a shorter scar, quicker recovery time, and lower cost.Â
The QuickLift
A QuickLift is intended to tighten skin around the lower half of the face and neck by creating an incision near the ear and pulling up on the face. The difference between a QuickLift and a mini lift? “In general, the mini lift doesn't address the neck,” explains Alpharetta, Georgia-based otolaryngologist Dr. Philip K. Robb. “This decreases the recovery [time], as the neck area isn't operated on.”Â
The thread lift
A thread lift is a nonsurgical procedure that passes threads underneath the surface of your skin, lifting the tissue. It can give your face a more lifted, toned appearance as well as trigger a boost in your natural collagen production. It’s a quick procedure, with minimal downtime. It’s also called a feather lift, a Contour Thread Lift, or an APTOS lift.
The neck lift
If you're only concerned about the signs of aging below the chin, a neck lift removes excess neck fat, tightens the neck muscle, and lifts sagging skin. It creates a more defined jawline and a slimmer, smoother-looking neck. Jowls will be modestly improved.
