This type of face lift cosmetic surgery is designed to help improve the advanced aging in the cheek, lower eyelid, or mid-face. It will help the patient to get back facial balance. It will give the patient an overall lift to the lower third of your face and your neck. This is unlike a regular facelift because a regular facelift treats all sections of your face.
This cosmetic surgery is done under local anesthesia with sedation and can take approximately one to two hours to complete.
After having the mini-facelift you may experience temporary bruising, numbness, and discomfort. It will take about seven days for you to recover. The results can be long lasting but it all depends on the patient's lifestyle. It can also be affected by the elements, gravity and continued aging.
There is a possibility of developing an infection, having a reaction to the anesthesia, nerve damage, a hematoma, and noticeable scarring. When the cosmetic surgeon does the surgery, they can do it in two different ways. They can use the anterior method for the patient who is concerned about the lower part of their face or they can use the posterior method for patients who want to improve the appearance of their jowl and neck area. The patient's skin is lifted and the tissues and the muscles that are underneath are tightened and reposition. In addition, the cosmetic surgeon removes any excess fat.
