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For women or men who are considering getting a cosmetic surgery facelift, it is a big decision that can directly affect the next few weeks of their lives. There is a less invasive way to eliminate unwanted sagging or drooping of the jowl line, cheeks or areas around the eyes. For those who want that subtle, just-barely-noticeable lift that can subtract years off their appearance, a mini facelift may be the right choice.

A mini facelift is designed to improve facial aging in targeted areas like the mid-face, cheek and lower eyelid area (while a full facelift treats all sections of the face). The procedure is designed to re-establish balance to the face and to give an overall lift to the neck and lower portion of the face.

Ideal candidates for the mini facelift are people who are just beginning to experience the first signs of aging but do not want to undergo more intensive surgery. Patients typically in their thirties or forties can significantly benefit from a mini facelift.

In a mini facelift, an incision is placed in the natural crease of the ear. Excess skin and fat on the face is removed, muscle covering is tightened, and sutures are placed. The mini facelift can be combined with other mini procedures such as mini cheek, mini necklift, mini browlift or mini eye procedures.

The benefits of the mini facelift include the short period of time it takes to perform the procedure and the short recovery time. Since a mini facelift is one of the least invasive facial surgeries, it can be performed relatively quickly with local anesthesia. There is no need for pills, IV’s or hospital. In fact, with the minimal downtime, patients are able to shower, drive and resume normal activities the following day.

The mini procedure gives facial areas a youthful look with less risk and stress than a traditional facelift, and the cost is only a portion of the full facelift. Palm Beach Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, headed by board certified plastic surgeon Fredric M. Barr, M.D., offers the mini facelift and all other mini procedures.

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