Lifting and mini-lifting to rejuvenate the face
Although you have always taken care of your face, unfortunately there may come a time when you begin to notice the loss of tone and the relaxation of the tissues and unfortunately, if you want to remedy it, the only chance in this case is to consider surgery.
In fact, aesthetic medicine together with the use of high-level creams can slow down the aging process of tissues but cannot stop it.
When it’s time to think about the Facelift
Generally, the first signs that become evident are the significant emptying of the upper part of the cheeks and the consequent swelling of their lower portion, this phenomenon leads to the visible loss of linearity of the jaw (so-called bull-dog effect).
The nasolabial wrinkles, on the sides of the mouth, become more evident and also extend downwards, forming the furrows of the marionette.
The chin that loses definition and tone is one of the first signs of tissue relaxation.
Although, perhaps for years, it has been possible to brilliantly correct these situations thanks to fillers, botulinum and non-invasive treatments such as Ulthera, there may come a time when the desired results are no longer obtained and ingestion with these treatments would inevitably lead to the loss of naturalness of the face (typical is the example of a face too full of fillers).
How a mini-facelift works
The mini facelift is the optimal choice if you want to get the best result in the shortest possible time and this technique has fortunately now almost definitively taken the place of the more invasive traditional facelifts.
The mini-facelift can also be performed under local anesthesia, with a little sedation and it is possible to go home a few hours after the end of the surgery (day-hospital hospitalization).
A small and hidden incision is made in the front edge of the ear that allows the deeper tissues of the face to be detached, stretched and strengthened, removing excess skin. The scar that will form will be visible for a few weeks, after which it will gradually tend to almost disappear.
Bruises unfortunately can occur in some cases but thanks to the latest generation techniques they are limited and disappear after a few days. It is always advisable to take and apply arnica ointment and tablets and not to sweat.
After a week the stitches will be removed and it will be possible to wash the face and also resume daily activities and sport.
It is essential to wear a compression elastic band for 24 hours the first week and then only overnight for another 3 weeks.
Before and after Mini-Facelift
The results of this surgery are appreciable after one month but continue to improve over time, reaching their peak after about six months. The stability of the result depends on the strength of the tissues and for this reason those who have first undergone aesthetic medicine treatments to improve skin tone such as Morpheus have an advantage.
It is often thought that the result of a mini-facelift can be unnatural, this only happens if you turn to surgeons with a low aesthetic sense and with little experience in this delicate procedure that has always been performed only by the most experienced plastic surgeons.
Cost of the Facelift
Certainly the Facelift is one of the most expensive interventions in cosmetic surgery, however with the invention of the mini-facelift these costs have been significantly lowered and let’s not forget that it is a procedure that is performed every 10 years or more, so it can be considered a deferred investment over time.
However, always remember to go to clinics with high levels of medical and surgical safety and to perform the tests prescribed by the surgeon before the scheduled surgery.
