MINI-FACE LIFT

You Are a Candidate if:

•	You have early “jowling” or irregularities along the jaw line.
•	You have mid-facial wrinkles or lines.
•	You have a prominent facial fold between the nose and mouth.
•	You have a small amount of loose skin and fat along the neck.
•	You show minimal signs of aging of the neck and midface.
•	You have had a prior facelift and feel that your lower face or jowls could be tighter.
•	You prefer a less invasive and shorter down time alternative to a traditional facelift.

Intended Results

•	A smooth, streamlined jaw line.
•	A reduction in facial wrinkles and folds.
•	A limited scar length.

Procedure

•	The procedure is usually performed under I.V. Sedation (twilight sleep) in our AAAASF certified surgical facility.
•	Short incisions are performed mainly in front of the ear.
•	The deep tissues and skin are separated and the deep tissue is pulled tight to re-contour the jaw line and neck and face.

Recuperation and Healing

•	An elastic band may be worn for 3 to 5 days and most patients can return to non-physical work within a week.

Other Options

•	The mini lift procedure can be combined with other facial procedures to provide results that may meet the needs of some patients better than a full facelift.

Surgeon’s Note

•	The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of a consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.

 

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