The mini face lift - a new dimension of facelifting

The recently developed surgery technique called mini face lift (S-Lift), as the name itself suggests, is a less demanding and less complicated type of face lift surgery. In fact, it is among the least invasive facial surgery procedures for it involves fewer and smaller incisions and is followed by a shorter recovery time. Mini face lift is basically a maintenance cosmetic procedure which targets certain areas of the face. It addresses specific problems related to the neck, jowl and mid-face area rather than the forehead or brow.

Compared to a standard facelift, a mini face lift procedure usually treats a smaller imperfection with smaller cuts thus the name for 'short scar facelift', requires a less amount of anaesthetic and the possibility of complications is lower. Surgical time is reduced as well as the amount of scarring developing after the procedure. A lot of patients make an appointment for Friday and are able to return to work next Monday or Tuesday, that is why the operation is often referred to as weekend face lift.

The mini face lift surgery successfully reduces the first visible signs of aging and helps you maintain a youthful and fresh appearance. If you want to see a contented and relaxed reflection in the mirror then take your chance and look as young as you feel.

Candidates for mini face lift

Mini face lift is an ideal option for you, if you want to erase the last ten or fifteen years of natural aging process, environmental influence, stress, smoking and sun exposure that left wrinkles and sagging on your face. People choosing this minimised lifting are mostly in their 30s or 50s and, a good tone skin though they have, are beginning to feel the early signs of aging. They all wish to eliminate unpleasant crow’s feet, forehead creases or fleshy neck before they become so apparent that a more intensive surgery is needed.

Those who cannot afford to take a two-week break from their ordinary activities also tend to choose this type of face lifting since the recovery period is relatively short and patients are often allowed to return home a few hours after the procedure. With deciding to receive a mini face lift you can save a significant amount of money and are able to conceal the fact that you have ever had any surgery. Due to minimal and almost invisible scarring only you and your doctor will know that you have had a face lifting.

How the procedure is carried out

Before the actual procedure the surgeon has to explore thoroughly the needs of the patient so that the desired result can be achieved. Thanks to the extensive flexibility of mini face lift he or she can slightly modify certain steps of the procedure taking scarring and recovery time into consideration. The patient is under local anaesthetic during the procedure or, if he or she desires, general anaesthesia can be used. The surgery can be performed by itself but patients often choose to receive other facial cosmetic procedures such as liposuction at the same time. First the surgeon makes an S-shaped incision starting in the temporal area and going either along the hairline or within the hair itself. It continues downwards to the earlobe in front of or behind the ear. In order to minimise the amount of scars developing after the operation the surgeon follows skin folds so that scars will be well concealed. Therefore the exact path of incisions always depends on the individual anatomy of the patient. After making the incisions the surgeon eliminates wrinkles and reduces sagging by removing excessive facial tissue. The skin is then repositioned, underlying tissues and muscles are tightened and the incisions are closed with small barb sutures. Being an upward advancement procedure instead of backward, mini face lift gives you a very natural appearance without making it obvious that you have undergone surgery. It only takes one or two hours to carry out the entire procedure.

Mini face lift procedure can be performed in two different ways:

• anterior mini face lift focusing on the lower face


• posterior mini face lift (or mini neck lift) which targets the neck and jowl area

 

Depending on the anatomy and condition of the patient:

• the endoscopic procedure which includes inserting a surgical instrument under the skin with a small camera on it making it possible to watch the operation on a monitor


• the non-endoscopic technique when the skin is turned over making the area to be treated visible

Both approaches result in a scarless face.

As any medical surgery, mini face lift involves some risks such as bleeding, swelling, infection, bruising or a negative reaction to anaesthesia. Specific side effects related to face lifting include discoloration of the skin, stiff feeling in the face or hair loss. It is important to emphasize that these conditions are very rare and always temporary; usually they correct themselves within a few days or weeks. Due to the fact that mini face lift needs few and small incisions these risks are minimised and BeautyHungary ensures that you get the exact results you are hoping for.

The recovery period

After a successful procedure you have to wear a post-facelift bandage for one night then a chinstrap bandage for about a week and another week of night protection bandaging is needed. You may be able to go home the day of the procedure or the following day and you can return to your everyday activities in five to seven days. You may experience some swelling or bruising and your face may feel a bit strange in the first few days. By the third week all discomforts have disappeared and you feel (and look) energetic, young and beautiful. Spend these days relaxing as much as you can, focusing on healing and preparing yourself for plenty of compliments waiting for you.

Results and benefits of mini face lift surgery

A mini face lift procedure successfully reduces sagging and droopiness of the face caused by natural aging process. You can obtain a youthful, energetic, rejuvenated appearance without the effort of standard face lift procedure. With reduced surgical time, less invasive methods and a shorter recovery period you avoid long weeks of recovering, post-surgery discomforts and waiting for the results.

Discreetness and flexibility are two features which make the procedure very attractive to those who want to treat certain areas or are afraid of being found out. Mini face lift is designed to meet your specific needs, concentrating on any problematic area you want to improve. At the same time other procedures such as fat graft or implants may be performed.

Explore this wonderful option which gives you the chance to age gracefully and be pleased with yourself. The effects of even one procedure are long-lasting and although the aging process does not stop totally, you will find that skin laxity is reduced giving your face a fresh and natural-looking appearance, and a confident and satisfied feeling to your soul. Why could not you look as good as you feel?