Adjust The Hands of Time With MiniLift - By: Dave Stringham

The Mini Lift address the jowls, jawline, lower cheeks, and neck. This procedure has become extremely popular. The reasons are, it is very effective at treating the jawline and neck, it has a short recovery period, low risk, lower cost, lasting, and can easily be done under local anesthesia.

There are a lot of different types of mini lifts being performed. Some procedures involve simply removing a small amount of skin. However, to create lasting and meaningful results, the deep muscles (SMAS) of the face and neck need to be addressed. In this case, through very small incisions, the muscle layer of the face and neck are repositioned to a more youthful position.

The key to a natural and effective outcome is directly dependent on the vector the surgeon uses to elevate the deep tissues. Once the deep structures are restored to the more youthful configuration, the skin should simply redrape over the enhanced contour.

The skin should not be pulled or tightened. These are the most important factors in preventing the "operated" look or the "wind tunnel" appearance that so many patients fear.

This is the perfect procedure for individuals in their 40's and 50's with active lifestyles, or older patients who want to minimize downtime yet still get excellent results. The recovery is often about 1 week. Even though, a full facelift can sometimes result in more dramatic outcomes, especially in the neck, taking everything into consideration, many of our patients feel that this is the perfect balance. The results are extremely natural and the healing is very predictable.

There are many different definitions of a Mini Facelift or Mini Lift. In general, it is less invasive than a full face and necklift and requires less downtime to recover. The reason why so many patients choose the mini facelift is that it creates excellent results with minimal downtime and cost. It addresses the jowls, jawline, lower cheeks, and neck.

The procedure can be effectively used to rejuvenate the lower face in all age ranges. Adding to its popularity is the fact that, it has a short recovery period, low risk, lower cost, long lasting, and can easily be done under local anesthesia. There are a lot of different types of minilifts being performed.

Some procedures involve simply removing a small amount of skin. However, to create lasting and meaningful results, the deep muscles (SMAS) of the face and neck need to be addressed. In this case, through very small incisions, the muscle layer of the face and neck are repositioned to a more youthful position. The effects on the neck are very dramatic. In many cases it is equivalent to a neck lift with out the prolonged recovery.

The completed procedure will make a more youthful shape ultimately leaving the individual looking rejuvenated.

The key to a natural and effective outcome is directly dependent onthe vector (direction) the surgeon uses to elevate the deep tissues. Once the deep structures are restored to the more youthful configuration, the skin should simply redrape over the enhanced contour.

The skin should not be pulled or tightened. These are the most important factors in preventing the "operated" look or the "windtunnel" appearance that so many patients are afraid of. This is the perfect procedure for individuals in any age range.

Most patients are in their 40's and 60's with active lifestyles, or older patients who want to minimize downtime yet still get excellent results. The recovery is often about 1 week.

Even though, a full facelift can sometimes result in more dramatic outcomes, especially in the neck, taking everything into consideration, many of our patients feel that this is the perfect balance. The results are extremely natural and the healing is very predictable.

The mini lift procedure is complimented nicely with conservative upper eyelid blepharoplasty (eyelid tuck) and fat transfer. The result leave patients looking softer, fresher and more rejuvenated yet very natural. It does not change the appearance it simply restores the youthful look.

About the Author

Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in San Diego, California and cosmetic surgery procedures such as san diego mini-facelift, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, liposuction, and arm lift.

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