Mini facelift
Mini facelift
- Loss of facial contours, sagging cheeks (“hamster cheeks”)
- Deep nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- Sagging skin on the neck and chin (“turkey neck”)
- Age-related lengthening of the lower part of the face
- The desire to visibly rejuvenate one's appearance without an unnatural, stretched effect
- Improvement of the jawline and neckline
- Active skin infections on the face or neck
- Uncontrolled chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)
- Blood clotting disorders
- Severe general medical conditions that preclude general anesthesia
- Allergy to anesthetics
- Unrealistic expectations regarding the effects of the procedure
Preparation for the procedure:
Consultation with a plastic surgeon to determine eligibility, discuss expectations, and plan the procedure
Laboratory tests
Discontinuation of anticoagulants at least 14 days prior to surgery (after consulting a physician)
Avoid alcohol and smoking for at least 14 days before the procedure – for better healing.
Thorough facial skin hygiene on the day of the procedure (no makeup, creams, lotions)
The course of the procedure
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia by a plastic surgery specialist.
The incisions are made in natural skin creases – in front of and behind the ear, sometimes with an additional incision under the chin (in cases of advanced neck sagging).
The SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) layer is precisely tightened and lifted.
Excess skin is removed and the incision lines are closed with great care to ensure aesthetic scarring.
The whole process usually takes about 2–3 hours.
The patient remains under the care of the clinic – usually 1 day of hospitalization.
Recovery and post-treatment recommendations:
Swelling and bruising are natural and will subside within 2–4 weeks.
It is recommended to sleep with your head elevated for the first few days.
Dressings and sutures cared for according to the doctor's recommendations
Sutures are usually removed after 7–14 days.
Avoid strenuous physical activity and bending over for at least 4–6 weeks.
No sunbathing or solarium use for at least 6 months – SPF 50 protection required
Once fully healed, scar massage and preparations to aid scar maturation may be introduced, as recommended by your doctor.
Follow-up visits: approximately 1 month after the procedure, then after 3, 6, and 12 months
Possible complications and risks:
Hematoma or bleeding requiring drainage
Infection requiring antibiotic therapy
Transient or rarely persistent sensory disturbances in the face or auricle
Hypertrophic or discolored scars – minimized thanks to precise suturing techniques
Asymmetry requiring correction
Prolonged swelling or bruising
Unsatisfactory aesthetic result requiring possible reoperation
Frequently asked questions
Our patients before surgery
No—it is performed under general anesthesia. After the procedure, pain is controlled with medication.
Do you have any questions?
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