Mini-Facelift Without Anesthesia
MELANIE SCHWARZ
Melanie Schwarz is a registered nurse who works closely with each of our patients to provide the quality treatment they deserve for optimal results.
We can have the most intensive skin routine, avoid the sun and maintain a healthy lifestyle, but eventually aging catches up to all of us. It may start with fine lines around your eyes and mouth that can be easily fixed with a liquid facelift, but eventually something slightly more drastic is needed to maintain that youthful looking face. What if you’re still not ready for a traditional full facelift, but you’ve exhausted all other options to reduce the appearance of aging? There is an option for a slightly less invasive procedure called a mini-facelift – and it can be completed without general anesthesia!
What Is a Mini-Facelift?
A mini-facelift is similar to a full facelift in that it involves tightening the hanging and loose skin on the face. What exactly a mini-facelift is depends on who you’re asking. Most doctors agree that what makes a mini-facelift different is that the scars are shorter. A mini-facelift is better for patients who have a more mild degree of jowling and sagging skin. A mini-facelift uses a less invasive technique performed by a surgeon to tighten up deep facial tissues. The incisions will be placed along the hairline above each ear and/or in the natural creases around the ear.
If you are interested in seeing an actual mini-facelift performed, watch Dr. Chang perform one in the office without general anesthesia here.
The Mini Facelift Experience
Generally a mini-facelift can be performed with local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Talk to your doctor about what the best option for you is. A typical mini-facelift takes around two hours to perform, and recovery takes around one to two weeks. As with any surgery, you will receive post-operative care instructions from your doctor, and you should follow these very carefully to prevent infection or other complications.
An IN OFFICE Mini Facelift has a number of benefits: less overall cost, shorter recovery time, shorter procedure time and less complications.
LIVE YouTube Video of a Mini Facelift without Anesthesia
Invitation
Would you like to know if you are an ideal candidate for a mini-facelift? We invite you to simply come in for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Chang or one of the cosmetic laser and injection nurses to explore whether you would make a good candidate. To find out more whether Aesthetica can help you, contact us online or at 703-729-5553 to arrange an appointment. Dr. Phillip Chang is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Northern Virginia near Leesburg, Virginia and an expert in a wide variety of cosmetic treatments.
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