Look and Feel Younger with a Mini or a Full Facelift

by

Dr. Andrew J. Miller

EDISON, NEW JERSEY – As the consequences of time begin to catch up with men and women they begin to explore their options to turn back the clock.

Many people find happiness in cosmetic procedures, particularly a facelift or mini

facelift

, as New Jersey\’s surgeon believes. These procedures can treat sagging facial muscles to create a more defined and youthful look, but it is important to know the differences between the two before making a decision.

Mini Facelift

A mini facelift, also called a neck lift, requires less healing and downtime from the procedure, typically one week for both. The incisions of a mini are either made around the ears or under the chin, depending on what area is being lifted. A mini will help to create a more defined jawline by elevating skin and inner tissues and tightening them with several sutures. Extra skin is removed and the incisions are closed.

This operation is perfect for people who have a jawline that is not well defined due to sagging skin or extra fat tissue around the neck area. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and patients should expect results to last three to five years.

Full Facelift

Recovery time for a full facelift can take up to 10 days, but the results can last five to 10 years. Under general anesthesia, incisions are made around the ears into the posterior hairline and beneath the chin.

Skin is separated from the muscles, which are then tightened. Excess fat and skin is removed and pulled back into place, creating a tighter appearance. This operation is ideal for someone who has very heavy jowling and sagging skin around the neck.

\”Patients that take care of themselves can be very happy with the results of a mini lift,\” said Dr. Andrew Miller a facelift specialist in New Jersey. \”But there is a lot of confusion about how long the results of a mini versus a full will last and we can thank the media for that.\”

Mini lifts have been around for more than 40 years, but the media is putting more attention on them than ever, said Miller. Minis are perfect for people whose skin is starting to show signs of age, but they have a focused issue, like jowling. A full lift is where sagging facial tissues and loose skin are lifted over a large portion of the face and neck to create a more youthful appearance.

\”Today\’s advertisements put a lot of attention on mini lifts because they have little downtime and can produce incredible results,\” said Miller, who also performs

eyelid surgery

. \”Unfortunately, a mini does not last as long as a full and not all patients are good candidates for a mini. Several patients over the years have come in requesting a full lift after having a mini performed at another location even though they had advanced neck aging and heavy skin on their face.\”

Despite what a person sees on a commercial, the final result will depend on the skill and expertise of the surgeon, said Miller. It is vital that patients interested in either type of procedure consult with a board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon who has experience in facelift surgery.

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