Question: Do mini facelifts provide mini results or can you still get that wow effect? Answer: Really good question. I think that in the properly selected candidate, a mini facelift will provide a wow effect. However, most mini facelift candidates to not require the degree of improvement to the face that is required compared to… [Read More]
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I’ve heard that some people experience excessive
Question: I’ve heard that some people experience excessive scarring with mini facelift procedures. Is this true and how can this be prevented? Answer: Excessive scarring is a concern no matter what the surgical procedure. Meticulous care of the skin is imperative to prevent scarring following facelift surgery. Prevention of hematoma and bleeding, and not placing… [Read More]
What defines a mini facelift?
Question:There seem to be a lot of definitions for the mini facelift. What defines a mini facelift and is there one approach that’s best? Answer:Your confusion with regards to the mini facelift and what exactly defines a mini facelift is completely understandable. The mini facelift is a short incision facelift that is designed to address… [Read More]
Mini facelift vs. a traditional facelift
Question: How do I know if I’m a candidate for a mini facelift vs. a traditional facelift? Answer: Your candidacy for a mini facelift versus a full facelift will depend upon the extent of aging skin, muscle, and fat that is present at the time of your consultation. The mini facelift is really designed to… [Read More]
I’m really interested in a mini facelift.
Question: I’m really interested in a mini facelift and was wondering what kind of approaches are new on the market. Thank you! Answer: I think that one of the best barometers of the efficacy and success of a cosmetic procedure is how well the procedure has withstood the test of time. The mini facelift has… [Read More]
What is the lifestyle lift and is it effective?
Question: What is the lifestyle lift and is it effective? Answer: The "Lifestyle" lift is a marketing name for a mini facelift. The Lifestyle lift is only as good as the physician who is performing the surgery. In my practice, the mini facelift is extremely popular and my patients have been very pleased with the… [Read More]
Person who a mini facelift is most appropriate for?
Question: Is there a type of person who a mini facelift is most appropriate for? I’m starting to look into getting a facelift but of course I would love to get something less invasive and am wondering if a mini facelift may be right for me. Answer: The ideal candidate for a mini facelift procedure… [Read More]
How effective is a mini facelift?
Question: How effective is a mini facelift? Who can benefit most from this procedure? Answer: Mini facelifts are extremely effective in properly selected patients. I spend a great deal of time with my patients counseling them about what they can expect as a result from a mini facelift, what areas of the face the mini… [Read More]
How effective is a mini facelift compared to a regular facelift?
Question: I’d like to look younger and also enhance my natural beauty with a mini facelift. I was wondering how effective this was as compared to a regular facelift. Answer: My vision of a perfect facelift is to enhance your natural beauty. If you are relatively young and your primary concern is that your jowls… [Read More]
What is a mini face lift?
Question: What is a mini face lift? Answer: A mini facelift is a term that describes a facelift procedure that addresses the jowls and to a lesser degree, the neck. There are many names out there for a mini facelift, but, all of these mini facelifts are some form of a MACS lift, Minimal Access… [Read More]