The mini-lifts are customized to address specific problem areas. Performed through smaller incisions than a facelift, they often have a shorter recovery with less bruising and swelling. They are usually performed under local anesthesia with mild sedation.

Types of mini surgery include:

• Mini-facelift – Will provide a fresh look to your jowls and lower face only. It is not as extensive as a full facelift.
• Mini-necklift – Will tighten the extra skin and remove the vertical bands across the neck.

The typical recovery time for someone who has a mini-facelift or mini-necklift is a week. More and more clients are inquiring about less-invasive procedures. Dr. Ahn suggests that anyone considering cosmetic surgery see him for a consultation to determine whether mini-lift surgery is right for them.

Q-What is a minilift?
A-Min-lifts are less invasive procedures which can be customized to the individual to address specific problem areas. There are both mini-facelifts and mini-necklifts. The mini-facelift is a procedure which can improve the jowls and lower face while the mini-necklift tightens excess neck skin and removes vertical neck bands. Minilifts are less extensive than traditional procedures and often involve shorter recoveries and decreased bruising and swelling.

Q-What is a mini facelift?
A-The mini facelift is a less invasive facelift technique which refreshes the lower face and improves the appearance of the jowls.

Q-What is a mini necklift?
A-The mini necklift is a less invasive necklift technique which tightens excess neck skin and removes vertical necks bands.

Q-Are there any limitations to what minilift can achieve?
A-Minilifts are less invasive, less extensive procedures. While they often involve shorter recoveries and decreased bruising and swelling, they cannot achieve the same results of a traditional face or neck lift.

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