Mini facelifts can provide natural results, with less downtime.
But sometimes, you might need a little bit more than a touch-up on yourBotoxorfillers.
Thankfully, there aremultiple alternatives, with one popular option being the mini facelift.
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What Is a Mini Facelift?
To make a long story short, a mini facelift is the less invasive version of a full facelift.
It helps address sagging jawlines and cheeks but in a more subtle way.
Coppola explains, It is a surgical procedure requiring anesthesia.
Patients look and feel younger and oftentimes have a very short recovery and downtime with minimal pain.
However, you should know that a mini facelift alone wont address all of your facial aesthetic needs.
This will affect the results as well as the recovery period.
If you smoke, quitting smoking several weeks prior to your surgery is important for optimal healing.
If youve had any sort of previous surgery, youll know that the nerves can be real.
attempt to practice meditation or listen to your favorite music or podcast to help calm yourself.
Before the procedure, youll typically be given both local and general anesthesia to sedate you.
Then, the incision is closed so that the scar is hidden just in front of the ear.
Overall, the surgery takes around two hours.
Your surgeon will typically provide you with an antibiotic and pain medication.
You should take each as directed by your doctor.
How Long Does a Mini Facelift Last?
A mini facelift has a shorter scar.
A mini facelift results in a shorter scar than a regular facelift.
In a mini facelift, there is only a scar in front of the ear.
Potential Side Effects
After your surgery, its common to experience swelling, discomfort, and bruising.
Complications from a mini facelift are rare and are typical of any common surgery.
And while rare, there is also the risk of damaging facial nerves.
Also, scarring, while rare, could be a possible side effect.
Sutures are usually removed one week after surgery.
Most patients feel ready to return to work after one to three weeks.
