We all know that facelifts are designed to correct sagging facial tissue. However, did you know that there is more than one way to perform a facelift? Some varieties of this procedure include the standard facelift, neck lift, and mini facelift. Mini facelifts are becoming more popular as younger patients wish to correct mild facial sagging that cannot be treated using facial fillers. So, you may be wondering whether a mini facelift is right for you.
Mini Facelift vs. Standard Facelift
A standard facelift is designed to correct facial sagging in the cheek and jawline areas. Patients with laxity in these areas usually have moderate to severe facial sagging. To provide the more extensive correction needed, an incision is created in the hairline at each temple that runs down along the ear. Sagging facial muscles and tissue are addressed.
The mini facelift, on the other hand, is ideal for patients with mild facial sagging. This is typically seen as laxity around the jaws and mouth caused by weakened facial muscles. A shorter incision allows the muscles along the jaw to be pulled tight. In many cases, excess skin can be removed.
Benefits of the Mini Facelift
- Smaller incisions result in limited scarring
- Controlled correction of facial sagging
- Improved definition along the jawline
- Less facial swelling
- Faster recovery
Am I a Good Candidate for a Mini Facelift?
Candidates for the mini facelift are in good health and have realistic expectations about their results. They have loose skin or deep folds along the jawline. They require rejuvenation of the jawline and better definition in the neck. Mini facelift candidates are usually under 60 years of age.
A Mini Facelift and a Neck Lift
Patients seeking a mini facelift who have skin laxity along the neck may consider combining a neck lift with their mini facelift. A neck lift will tighten the platysma muscle of the neck and remove excess sagging skin. Combining these two procedures will create better definition between the jawline and neck as well as create a slimmer, more graceful neck appearance.
If you wish to correct aging, sagging skin, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Khoury today. Contact our office at (720) 475-8400 or fill out our online contact form here for additional information.