Mini Facelift

Many women and men are troubled by the sagging, tired appearance that their face has taken on with age. Although a full facelift can dramatically improve multiple signs of facial aging, many people do not want the downtime, cost, or incision lines associated with this procedure. At Plastic Surgery Center of the South, patients have a less invasive option for restoring a more youthful appearance. The mini face lift (Atlanta patients also call the procedure an S-lift, MACS lift, short scar facelift, limited incision facelift, weekend facelift, lunch time lift, or bandaid lift) offers significant, lasting results with smaller incisions and less downtime than a traditional facelift.

If you would like to discuss your facial rejuvenation options, request a consultation online or call us today at (770) 421-1242 to schedule your appointment.

About the Mini Facelift

The term "mini facelift" refers to the smaller incisions used during the procedure. The incision may be in the shape of an S, beginning near the hairline in front of the ear and ending just behind the earlobe. In other variations of the short scar facelift, the incision ends right at the earlobe, rather than extending to the area behind the ear as it does in a traditional (full) Atlanta facelift.

A mini facelift at our Atlanta practice can typically be performed using local anesthesia, which is less expensive and requires a shorter recovery period than general anesthesia. Through the small incision, the underlying tissue is lifted to a more youthful position and the skin is tightened. The result is a smoothing of smile lines and wrinkles in the lower face and a firmer, more youthful-looking jaw line.

Individuals with more pronounced, extensive facial aging may need a full facelift to achieve the improvement they desire. Or, for those with sagging jowls, excess fat and loose skin under the chin, liposuction or a neck lift may be necessary. Our surgeons also perform traditional facelifts as well as neck lifts and can discuss your options.

Recovery and Results

The more limited nature of a mini facelift means reduced bruising and swelling, which reduces discomfort and recovery time. While recovery from a traditional facelift may take several weeks, recovery from a mini facelift may take only a few days. One of the benefits of this approach is that patients who choose the mini facelift can wear their hair up without the visible scarring that sometimes comes with facelift surgery.

Although a mini facelift can take years off your appearance, results are not as dramatic as those we see with a full facelift. The mini facelift is designed to correct the earlier signs of aging, helping you to "turn back the clock," but it cannot stop the aging process. The results should last for many years, but the longevity will depend on many factors including lifestyle, age, and heredity.