Indications
Mini-lifting is a very popular procedure that is much less invasive and simple than the classic lifting. This technique can restore the oval shape of the face without the need for extensive skin detachment as in classic lifting. It is important to realize that the skin is aging on its own as well as the underlying tissues and muscles as well. Aging of the lower and middle thirds of the face always begins with loosening of the underlying tissues. Mini-lifting corrects this problem. Some kinds of mini face liftings are Macs Lift, S-Lift etc.
Surgical technique
The plastic surgeon Dr. Achilleas Chantes makes an incision behind the hairline on the temples, just above the ears. The remaining scars are located in and behind the ear and are therefore not visible regardless of the hair style. The face is tightened to create a balanced effect and a normal image of rejuvenation. Facial areas that show marked relaxation, such as the cheeks or forehead, can be corrected by modern micro-fat liposculpture (nanofat grafting)
Type of anesthesia
Mini-lifting is done in combination with sedation and local anesthesia.
Duration of the operation
The procedure lasts about 2 hours
Stay at the clinic
Mini-lifting does not require you to stay in the clinic. It is characterized as a daily hospitalization procedure. Therefore you can leave the clinic as soon as you feel well.
Postoperative period
During the first 8-10 days after a mini facelift, the face is always swollen and shows bruises. This image recedes relatively quickly. The person regains his normal, youthful outline in 2-3 weeks. After surgery it is common to have a feeling of skin tension in the areas that have been operated.
Back to daily activities
The final results are fully visible after 2-3 months. Although a mini facelift can make a patient look five to ten years younger in a matter of hours, it cannot completely restore the facial appearance as it was in the past. This is because it is not only the skin and facial muscles that change with age but also the bone structure (cheekbones, jaw), which of course is not affected by the surgery. But in another sense, the effects of mini facelifting are permanent because years later, you will still look better than if you had never done facelift!