mini lift

Minilift – Synonyms & Principle

synonyms: a facelift tightens the cheek region (and slightly also the middle face and the chin line. I define a minilift as a facelift "light" that can and is performed under local anesthesia.

principle: permanent skin removal and optimization/tightening of the soft tissue in the cheek area by fixing the SMAS (muscle connective tissue in the cheek area) and adjusting the excess skin around the ear. The incision is usually a little shorter for a mini-lift than for a classic facelift.

is often combined with…

• eyelid surgery: Upper eyelid lift or lower eyelid lift
• Botox & Hyaluron: Lower side of the eye & brow area
• autologous fat
• blood plasma

efficiency

for the cheek area up to maximum effectiveness possible

A facelift under twilight sleep or gentle general anesthesia will still make a few percent more effective. But for moderate excess skin that is limited to the cheek region alone (or neck alone), the level of effectiveness can easily be set a little lower for a natural and harmonious result. There is still a lot to be improved in terms of moisture, volume, collagen and tissue firmness.

duration of surgery

mini lift about 120 minutes

repetition of the treatment

Any excess skin that has been removed will not grow back. But of course the tissue continues to give way as we get older. This can lead to new excess skin - which is sometimes removed again by surgery. This can be the case after a few years or even decades. A certain amount of easing of the tightening can also be noticed in the first few months when the initial swelling (which also causes a slight increase in volume) goes down.

Application in which body region

Face: cheek/neck

alternatives

Alternatives are not equivalent.

These include:

• volume lift with hyaluronic acid, autologous fat, etc.
• tightening with heat such as radio frequency or ultrasound (e.g. HIFU) or laser
• Needling medically about collagen formation and tightening of existing collagen

decision-making aids

Essentially, these are fundamental decisionsthat make up a mini lift.

Should I get a mini lift do it at all? – Sometimes it is the better decision not to do something.

A minilift is an operation for which you should be mentally stable. Since you will feel the local anesthetic being administered, you should not be afraid of needles or very anxious. The decision should be well considered.

Once a certain amount of excess skin has been reached, it can only be improved to the maximum extent by surgery. Even if all other methods are repeated and combined (volume, heat, etc.), only a certain effect can be achieved without surgery.

Good advice highlights all the advantages and disadvantages of an operation – and thus helps you make the right decision.

Excess skin:

while improvements with volume or heat are in the range of a few mm – the effect of a facelift is 2-3-4cm (at least in some places). It is mainly about redistributing and tightening the subcutaneous tissue (SMAS) and adjusting the excess skin around the ear. As little tension as possible should be applied to the earlobe in order to lengthen the earlobe as little as possible (which can sometimes be a problem)

cut=scar

An incision always means a scar. This is no different, especially with a facelift. Anyone who is known to have poor scarring should think carefully about this procedure.

However, if the wound heals normally, the scars that remain (after a healing phase of up to one year) can be very inconspicuous. It is always important to make the incision individually tailored.

In the area of tragus (cartilage in front of the ear canal) can, depending on the ear/cheek transition, anatomy and skin condition, cut before or after be more suitable.

Depending on hairstyle, hair thickness and anatomy, a Incision in front of or within the hairy temple region (if necessary) be better.

Minimum or maximum variant?

Incision = scar. This applies to all operations. In principle, the shorter the incision, the better. However, a longer incision can produce a better and more natural result. So it is important to find a suitable compromise. The mini-lift variant is always in the shorter incision range.

how many regions?

The following applies here: since a certain incision length is actually always sensible or necessary, it should always be considered whether, if improvements are desired in a neighboring region (for example, the middle of the face, eyebrow or neck or all of it), the desired parts should not be combined as a facelift with appropriate twilight anesthesia or general anesthesia.

A mini lift is usually only useful for improving one region (brow, cheek or neck).

What should you have heard/read before buying a mini lift?

If only one region needs to be improved, a mini lift can be a very good option.

Prejudices

A mini lift always looks unnatural: As a surgeon, you hear this statement again and again. But I can't confirm this from experience - on the contrary: if the volume is exaggerated, it often leads to extremely unnatural results. A well-done facelift should not change your character in any way - it should simply provide more freshness and create a friendly, younger facial expression.

facts

While there has been a temporary decline in facelifts in recent years due to the promotion of alternatives such as ultrasound, the opposite effect is currently being seen. The number of facelifts is increasing significantly again. And for good reason: there is simply no comparable alternative!

most common possible side effects/complications

• Post-operative bleeding – slightly more common in the face than in other areas, men are more often affected
• Asymmetry (always present on two sides to a certain extent)
• scar
• infection
• (if usually temporary) nerve weakness, but theoretically also permanent facial nerve paralysis

details Information on possible complications can be found in the information documents

In summary, good preparation (information, explanation, preliminary examinations, analysis, etc.) and the surgeon’s experience are the most important factors for a successful minilift

One should no fear of needles have or particularly anxious be

You should avoid…

• removal of too much skin
  
• skin tightening alone
• short cuts at any price – even with mini lifts:
  • After surgery, a good shape is always more important than the length of the incision
  • a slightly longer scar can lead to better transitions and therefore more naturalness

anesthesia

• Local anesthesia plus painkillers before the operation – if the injection is done slowly and gradually, the local anesthetic is easy to tolerate.

the operation

Deadlines must be met in Austria (surgical information and anesthesia information) – this means that there is a waiting period of at least 3-4 weeks from the decision to undergo breast enlargement, but often longer.

We will inform you if a psychological report may be necessary before your surgery.

THINKING POSITIVELY – helps. It not only prolongs life, but is also always a good first step towards any treatment or operation.

No blood-thinning medication until 10 days before the operation – also no ginger or citrus fruits!

the operation

Rest for 3 weeks in the sense of:

• do not lift more than 5-6kg
• nothing jerky
• don't work headfirst

Wearing a bandage for about 5-6 weeks (especially at night)

our preferred technique/recommendation

• SMAS Minilift – lifting and tightening of the muscle-connective tissue system under the skin – creates maximum naturalness
• Anesthesia: Local anesthesia

Cost

Guidelines:

from 4500 Minilift in LA

from 4900 Minilift with midface lift in LA

65 optional special price recommended scar ointment + disinfectant spray (after surgery 74)

minus consultation costs

400 optional overnight stay at the clinic with nurse/450 for overnight stay from Friday to Saturday – if necessary or useful

100 Costs for day admission to the clinic (if no overnight stay is planned) – if necessary and reasonable

The final total price will be determined during the second consultation (=consent) depending on the combinations, desired clinic and room category

reasonable budget

A final cost estimate is only possible and meaningful after a detailed on-site inspection and clarification of individual wishes.

downtime

In general, 2-3 weeks of rest be taken into account – this means specifically:

• lifting no more than 5-6 kg
• no jerky movements
• do not perform any activities overhead

Important to know…

• A mini lift also provides access to the psyche It is a challenge for the patient – if you are not really stable, it is better to look for alternatives – but experience has shown that the minilift is somewhat less stressful than a facelift.