Does a mini facelift include tightening the muscles?

Hi WhatcanmynamebeThanks for posting your question. Our mini face lift does tighten the muscle, however not all of them do.Our Concept Facelift is less invasive than a traditional facelift and there is less scarring, bruising and swelling for a significantly quicker recovery period. This innovative procedure combines the latest surgical techniques with the use of local anaesthetic to dramatically reduce the risks associated with traditional facelifts, while significantly reducing the bruising and downtime of your recovery, from months to a matter of days. This is a combination of a SMAS lift and skin tightening that allows the procedure to have it's longevity without the trauma and invasiveness of a traditional facelift.There is minimal bruising and swelling, especially when compared to traditional faceliftsAs the procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, you can go straight home following the procedureFull recovery in a matter of days rather than monthsSignificantly less risk than Facelifts performed under general anaestheticFresh, youthful and long lasting resultsDo your homework and find a reputable and experienced surgeon to talk over your desired results.

Thank you for submitting a wonderful, and common question. I think most plastic surgeons would agree that even a smaller facelift (ie a mini-facelift) should have the muscles tightened. Specifically, the SMAS layer of the lower face should be tightened to give most of the actual result. The skin is also tightened, but not to the same extent as the muscle (to prevent scarring and pulled earlobes). I would avoid any procedure that does not tighten the underlying muscles. As far as cost, minilifts typically cost anywhere between 55-75% of the full cost of a lower facelift/necklift. Depending on where you live, you can expect to spend anywhere from $3500-$9,000 for this procedure. Be sure to seek a board certified surgeon who performs this procedure weekly in his/her practice. Good luck!