Hidden Mini Facelift Procedure and Recovery Period

Among facelift surgeries that lift sagging facial skin, a full facelift delivers the best results and lasts the longest. However, many people prefer a mini facelift for various reasons.

A mini facelift is a surgical method that lifts sagging skin by using part of the incision used in a full facelift.

The hidden incision of a mini facelift

The incision for a mini facelift is a hidden incision method that uses a short cut inside the hairline near the sideburn to conceal the surgical area.

However, even in the case of a mini facelift, as with a full facelift, the dissection of the SMAS and the retaining ligaments must be performed for the results to be excellent and long-lasting.

The dissection range of a mini facelift and treatment of the retaining ligaments

The mini facelift procedure is a modified version of a full facelift. It is performed through a small incision, but it sufficiently dissects the SMAS layer and releases the zygomatic ligament and the parotid masseteric ligament to lift the face.

It is important to securely fix the dissected SMAS layer, and by anchoring it to the firm temporal fascia on the temple side, the lifting effect can be maintained for a longer period.

After removing the excess lifted skin and carefully suturing it, there is almost no scarring.

However, because the incision in a mini facelift is not as long as in a full facelift, it can also be a good choice to add an auxiliary procedure.

Double chin and jawline liposuction

Along with a mini facelift, it is also a good idea to combine liposuction to improve results in the lower face or jawline area.

A mini facelift can be appropriately used when a full facelift feels burdensome or when there is not much facial skin sagging.

Before-and-after comparison of mini facelift and jawline liposuction surgery. This is a real model who consented to disclosure.

Before-and-after comparison of mini facelift and jawline liposuction surgery. This is a real model who consented to disclosure.

Before-and-after comparison of mini facelift and jawline liposuction surgery. This is a real model who consented to disclosure.

The biggest advantage of a mini facelift is that the recovery period is faster than anything else.

The recovery period for a full facelift can be considered about 10 to 14 days, while the recovery period for a mini facelift can be considered about half of that, or about 5 to 7 days.

Mini facelift review. This is a real model who consented to disclosure.