I am considering a mini facelift, but am concerned that it means going back for another facelift in the near future thereafter. Would it be better to do a full facelift?
September 1, 2016
Answer: Mini Facelifts Are Good Options for Early Signs of Aging First, the term “mini lift” is nonspecific and can mean something different to each board-certified facial plastic surgeon. In my practice, a mini lift refers to minimally invasive surgery that lifts the lower face and neck. A mini facelift can be a terrific, less invasive option for someone who is just beginning to lose skin tone and wants to give herself or himself a “boost.” During the evaluation, I look at the patient's anatomy and devise the least aggressive and least invasive methods of tightening their neck and lower face to minimize both downtime and scarring. How long a mini lift will last depends on a number of factors, but results will usually last for several years. A traditional facelift will last significantly longer than that.
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September 1, 2016
Answer: Mini Facelifts Are Good Options for Early Signs of Aging First, the term “mini lift” is nonspecific and can mean something different to each board-certified facial plastic surgeon. In my practice, a mini lift refers to minimally invasive surgery that lifts the lower face and neck. A mini facelift can be a terrific, less invasive option for someone who is just beginning to lose skin tone and wants to give herself or himself a “boost.” During the evaluation, I look at the patient's anatomy and devise the least aggressive and least invasive methods of tightening their neck and lower face to minimize both downtime and scarring. How long a mini lift will last depends on a number of factors, but results will usually last for several years. A traditional facelift will last significantly longer than that.
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July 17, 2016
Answer: Mini versus regular facelift. Yes a full lower facelift will have greater and longer lasting results than a mini lift. Discuss with your surgeon the pros and cons for each and what would suit you best based on results, recover, risk, and costs.
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July 17, 2016
Answer: Mini versus regular facelift. Yes a full lower facelift will have greater and longer lasting results than a mini lift. Discuss with your surgeon the pros and cons for each and what would suit you best based on results, recover, risk, and costs.
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June 16, 2016
Answer: Longevity of Mini vs. Regular Facelifts Generally a mini lift refers to a more limited dissection and lifting of the facial skin and soft tissue. If some of the deeper tissue can be effectively lifted within this smaller area, then the results can be nice and can last several years. However, I believe that by operating over a wider area in a regular lift, the various lifting techniques applied to the deeper tissue and skin can create a stronger and more secure, and longer lasting lift, as well as a more comprehensive, harmonious improvement of the face. That said, if you only have minimal, early aging changes limited just to the cheeks, than a mini cheek lift might suffice. It really depends on the extent of your aging changes and just what you are looking for.
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June 16, 2016
Answer: Longevity of Mini vs. Regular Facelifts Generally a mini lift refers to a more limited dissection and lifting of the facial skin and soft tissue. If some of the deeper tissue can be effectively lifted within this smaller area, then the results can be nice and can last several years. However, I believe that by operating over a wider area in a regular lift, the various lifting techniques applied to the deeper tissue and skin can create a stronger and more secure, and longer lasting lift, as well as a more comprehensive, harmonious improvement of the face. That said, if you only have minimal, early aging changes limited just to the cheeks, than a mini cheek lift might suffice. It really depends on the extent of your aging changes and just what you are looking for.
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