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The skin is extremely delicate and is one of the first places on the body that shows the environmental, hormonal, health, and physical effects of aging. The mini facelift involves altering the skin, muscles, and fat underneath and in the jaw/neckline area which takes more time for the body to heal and repair. The mini facelift when compared to its traditional counterpart, the facelift, is a popular cosmetic procedure that eliminates the signs of facial aging and restores the youthful appearance.

In most cases, the procedure takes a few hours to complete. After recovery, the results are amazing. Downtime for a mini facelift is minimal. It’s the perfect treatment for individuals who want the facelift experience without the commitment of the full procedure.

As one of the most popular facial rejuvenation treatments available, it is the most sought-after procedure people turn to restore their youthful looks. It eliminates sunken, sharp areas on the face and in the chin and upper neckline and leaves behind supple, smooth skin. The procedure is also extremely beneficial in removing excess skin in the cheeks and jowl areas. Because the mini facelift is not as extensive as the traditional procedure, patients experience shorter downtimes. Here’s some additional information about the downtime for a mini facelift.

What Can Patients Expect for a Mini Facelift Downtime?

Downtime for a Mini Facelift

The procedure is done on the lower half of the face and the upper portion of the neck. Utilizing special techniques, the surgeon removes unwanted fat tissue. He also pulls the muscles taut to lift and better define the contours of the face, leaving behind a smoother, rejuvenated appearance.

During the first portion of recovery, patients should expect to have mild bruising, soreness, and swelling for one to two weeks. Many people prepare by taking off work and other nonelective obligations during that time to rest and recover while they wait for those concerns to disappear. Some patients circumvent the wait by using pain medications to manage any pain and discomfort, ice packs to help with the swelling, and makeup to cover up any noticeable bruising.

By the time it’s been two weeks after the procedure, patients notice changes to their appearance that show hints of what the final look will be when the cosmetics effects of the recovery are fully complete. Most of the obvious swelling, weird tingling, prickly, and odd sensations in the face and neck are gone. Also, the traces of dark bruising are gone, and the small incisions mostly healed.

Patients often return to work and many of their normal activities. However, caution and avoidance are necessary for high impact and intensity events that may increase the risk of injury to the face which can cause additional pain and discomfort or compromise results. The surgeon reviews each case before providing a customized postoperative care plan that addresses the patient’s goals.

Less Downtime But Better and More Desirable Results

Many patients feel back to normal and ready to show their mini facelift results to all their friends and family three to four weeks after their procedure. It is also common for them to get back up and running much sooner. Because there is less work necessary to achieve the desired results, the effects are more organic looking than a traditional mini facelift. The surgeon uses advanced techniques to lightly smooth and sculpt while providing a natural lift to the face and upper neck. The results do not all appear at once. Instead, changes gradually develop before finalizing around the six months to one year mark.

A Highly Convenient Facial Rejuvenation Process

Downtime for a Mini FaceliftWhen it comes to choosing a facial rejuvenation treatment, it helps to consider the convenience it offers during recovery, especially in regard to downtime. It requires less time to perform and recover from than many alternative cosmetic procedures. People can’t stop talking about it, thanks to its popularity.

The results are astonishing. Aging is a natural process that can’t be stopped. The mini facelift erases wrinkles, laugh lines, jowls, and other effects that lead to a prematurely older look. It also restores one’s self-confidence and appeal.

It is important for anyone planning to get a mini facelift to understand that the procedure does come with generalized and unique risks and may not be as ideal as the average patient’s experience. The mini facelift is a transformational process that is customized to the patient. To minimize complications, downtime for the mini facelift, and improve the outcome, patients should improve their diet and lifestyle a few weeks prior. Self-care and proper nutrition make healing faster and recovery more manageable.

 

Mini Facelift Revisions to Enhance Results

Sometimes, less than desirable results occur, or patients realize they may need an additional or revisional mini facelift to help them achieve their facial rejuvenation goals. Revisions are also suitable for previous patients looking to refresh their appearances, several years after previous treatments. Mini facelift revisions are not suitable for patients until they have finished a 12-month recovery period.

 


Enjoy the Convenience of a Mini Facelift

Anyone considering a mini facelift should carefully think about the changes they’d like to make to their appearances to look as young as they feel. They should also consider how a mini facelift can help them achieve their goals. Then they should discuss their findings with a board-certified plastic surgeon to learn more about how they may benefit.

Contact us today at (424) 999-9931 to set up a date and time to talk about your facial goals to learn what you can expect for your unique mini facelift experience.


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