Reduce signs of ageing with less scarring, bruising & downtime
The face, more than any other part of the body, defines an individual to the outside world. With age, the effects of gravity, sun damage and the stresses of everyday life become apparent and can alter the appearance of a person’s face. The majority of people want to recapture what their face has lost over time whilst still maintaining a natural appearance.
For many patients, a full facelift is not always necessary. Good results may also be achieved with less invasive treatments. A mini face lift surgery, available at our Gold Coast practice in Queensland works to effectively tighten the skin.
Dr John Flynn performs his minimally invasive facial surgery to:
- Tighten the skin
- Smooth deep lines, wrinkles and folds
- Improve sagging skin in the cheeks
- Improve sagging skin in the jowls
The overall aim is the same as a normal surgical facelift but is lesser in extent and effect. Since this is a “skin only” level of lift and does not address the support tissues such as a normal facelift, a mini lift will also not last as long.
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At a Glance
Mini Lift Procedure
A mini lift addresses wrinkles and sagging skin on the face. As opposed to a full facelift, a mini face lift targets the cheeks and jowls, rather than the upper face. Benefits include a shorter scar and faster recovery time.
Mini Face Lift Procedure Time
Dependent on the individual requirements, the procedure will generally be performed in around 2 hours.
Mini Face Lift Side Effects
The potential side effects of a face lift procedure are more or less the same as they are for any surgical procedure. Side effects include temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of skin. This will subside in 1—3 weeks
Mini Face Lift Risks
Injury to the nerves that control facial muscles or feeling (usually temporary). Infection, bleeding. Poor healing; excessive scarring. Asymmetry or change in hairline. To read more about surgical risks please ‘click here’.
Mini Face Lift Recovery
Back to work: 7—10 days. Light activity is permitted within 72 hours. Bruising; 1—2 weeks. Must limit exposure to sun for several months.
Duration
Less invasive than a full facelift, the results of mini facelifts typically last about two to five years.
We are all unique and a good doctor’s skill lies in retaining the elements that make us who we are.
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The Modern Approach
In our practice a mini face lift means a short scar lift addressing the lower portion of the face and importantly involves skin excision and tightening only. A proper surgical face lift also addresses the lower portion of the face and may be a variety known as a ‘short scar lift’ but this type of surgery concentrates on the deeper support tissues and will give a better lift which would last much longer than a ‘mini lift’. Some people ask for a ‘minilift’ because they are afraid that a ‘full’ face lift would make them look too overdone and stretched. This is not so. I don’t like the term ‘full’ face lift. It is inaccurate and potentially misleading. In any case, which ever type of lift you have , ‘mini’ (skin only lift) or a proper surgical lift (involves deeper tissue) you should still look like yourself, and definitely not exaggerated.
In my view the mini lift wold be the better option overall but there will be those who would do well with a non surgical option.
See above. Best to discuss the similarities and differences with Dr. Flynn so the best option can be determined.
No. I don’t believe so.
Cosmetic procedures are usually not designed to ‘get rid’ of anything. To do so often leads to exaggeration and being overdone. It is better to aim for improvement in or softening of Marionette Lines.