Mini facelift

Mini facelift or non-scar facelift is the most common type of anti-aging plastic surgery today. Using small incisions around the ears, this procedure helps eliminate wrinkles and sagging skin on the lower third of the face. She restores the former shape and location of the chin, removing excess tissue and artfully tightening the remaining skin. An experienced plastic surgeon can adapt the mini-facelift procedure for a specific patient in order to rejuvenate and refresh his appearance without losing its naturalness.

Advantages of mini facelift

Mini facelift provides many physical and emotional benefits, including:

• small incision scars are easily hidden in the natural contours of the face and hair;
• minimal side effects – a non-scar facelift is accompanied by less swelling and bruising than with standard plastic surgery;
• natural appearance enhancement – mini facelift is aimed primarily at the lower third of the face and neck, without distorting the natural features of the appearance;
• Self–confidence - Improving your appearance can significantly improve your quality of life;
• speed and effectiveness – the procedure is performed no more than two hours from the moment the patient is prepared;
• Local anesthesia – surgery is performed under local anesthesia, allowing the patient to remain conscious without feeling pain (this eliminates the risks of general anesthesia).

Planning a mini facelift

At the first stage, it is necessary to consult an experienced plastic surgeon to find out the available options for improving specific facial imperfections. It is important that the chosen specialist has many successful mini-facelift procedures under his belt. Men should find a surgeon with many years of experience in men's cosmetic facial surgery. Since the anatomy of a man's face differs from a woman's, this is an important step to ensure natural results.

Conducting a mini facelift

Immediately before the operation, the surgeon administers anesthesia. Local anesthesia provides patient comfort, eliminates the need to insert a breathing tube, and keeps the jaw in its natural position.

During the mini-facelift, the surgeon makes incisions in front of the ears, from the lower part of the earlobe to the behind-the-ear area of the hair. The length and structure of the incisions depends on the needs of the patient and the expertise of the specialist. The surgeon then pulls the tissues up and sideways to the ears. This way it reduces sagging skin in the jaw area and removes wrinkles. In this case, not only the patient's skin is corrected, but also the superficial musculoskeletal-aponeurotic system and adipose tissue. By lifting all these layers at once, the surgeon improves the contours of the face more naturally. As soon as the muscles and skin reach a position that emphasizes the natural structure of the bone, the surgeon sews them into place, and removes excess tissue. Permanent, temporary seams or staples are used for this purpose.

After the procedure, many patients can return to work within a week. However, some people take several weeks to completely get rid of the swelling and other side effects. The final result appears within a year.