Mini Face Lift

As we age, our facial skin loosens and wrinkles the muscles of the neck may weaken as well. Anything that will cause the skin to lose elasticity will hasten the process, including sun exposure, weight fluctuations, and heredity. In 2007, facelifts were the sixth most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures in the United States.
A Face Lift (technically known as rhytidectomy) can't stop this aging process. What it can do is "set back the clock," improving the most visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and re-draping the skin of your face and neck.

The Mini-Face lift
The mini facelift is a relatively new technique. Also known as “the weekend facelift,” it can be performed quickly and involves a shorter recovery period than traditional facelift surgery. The mini facelift focuses on specific areas of the face, such as the neck and the folds of the nose, using smaller incisions.  Our cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Mark Youssef, lifts, repositions, and removes facial tissue to achieve optimal results. Once factors contributing to un-wanted sagging and drooping have been eliminated, Dr. Youssef carefully repositions the skin using small sutures.
Candidates for Mini Facelift Surgery
A mini facelift is appropriate for people who are just beginning to experience the first signs of aging but do not want to wait to undergo more intensive surgery. In general, those who opt for this relatively simple “ weekend” facelift are still in their 30s to 50s.  As a result the mini face lift is one of the least invasive procedures in facial surgery.  This procedure removes minor sagging or drooping around the cheeks, jowls, and neck area and the incision will follow the natural “s” curve of the ears For those wishing to address more serious sagging, a lower facelift is probably a better option.

Lower-Face-Lift

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