Mini and Recovery
Mini facelifts are less invasive than standard facelifts. They target specific areas of the face and require a shorter recovery time, lending them the nickname of "weekend" facelifts.
Candidates
Mini facelifts benefit younger people (30 to 40) who have minimal aging on their faces, such as slight sagging in the lower face. People who want to correct serious sagging should opt for a full facelift.
Procedure
Using small incisions, the surgeon will manipulate and reposition facial tissues to improve the overall look of the face. He may also trim excess fat near the neck or jowls. This surgery can be performed endoscopically, through the use of a small camera and tube, to minimize scarring.
Recovery
Because the surgery uses minimally invasive techniques, the recovery time following a mini facelift is significantly shorter than that of a traditional full facelift. Patients usually take one week to recover. This is an outpatient procedure and does not require an overnight hospital stay.
Side effects
Mini facelift patients can expect to have bruising, temporary pain and numbness following the procedure.
Risks
Risks associated with mini facelifts include hematoma, reaction to the anesthesia, infection, scarring and nerve damage.
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