With advances in modern technology and surgical techniques, talented plastic surgeons now have the skills and equipment to turn the clock back for middle-aged men and women who want to look fresh and younger looking through mini face lift surgery. This quick surgical procedure has grown in popularity basically because it can lift a jowly looking face by tightening loose skin leaving minimal scarring cleverly concealed behind the ear. Also, because a general anaesthesia is not normally necessary, the recovery time for these procedures is a lot shorter than what would for example be required for a full facelift.
These days it is a myth that many of the candidates for a mini face lift are wealthy film stars, celebrities or business tycoons. The truth is anyone at all, no matter what profession or status in life, who is a candidate for a mini face lift, can have the procedure. The reasons for wanting to have a mini face lift are personal for many candidates, but let’s face it wanting to look young and fresh would certainly be an extremely high incentive and motive for most candidates.

Taking the plunge however is a different matter for many people who understandably will be concerned at whether there will be any pain or scars, whether it will be costly, if there are side effects and how long will it take to recover. These and many more questions will need to be answered and background research undertaken before the final decision is made by a candidate. The answers to these questions can be found in other articles on this site.

Some plastic surgeons have commented that men and women from all walks of life and professions now want to enhance and improve their looks so they can look younger. Research also indicates that there has been a rapid increase in men looking to have cosmetic surgery such as brow lifts and mini facelifts over the past few years. In days gone by, it was generally gay or metro sexual men who sought to have cosmetic surgery, whereas nowadays research has shown that it is mostly ordinary men seeking these procedures.

It is thought one of the key reasons interest has increased is because many men realize it can be beneficial to look young, fit and healthy in today’s aggressive business world. For instance this would become more evident in an economic downturn by pushing many aging top corporate executives to not only lift their performance, but also where possible to improve their overall appearance. Also, many men seeking scarce employment opportunities in a tight job market want to look their best. However, simply buying a new business suit, shirt and tie might improve the overall fashion sense of a male executive, but some men will ask themselves whether this will provide the fresh and bright look that cosmetic surgery can offer.

Another option for the older male employee who may be worried about losing their job or being made redundant is to look at having filler or botox injections to level out the wrinkles on a lined face. Alternatively, middle aged male candidates can consult an experienced plastic surgeon about the benefits of having a mini facelift to tighten loose skin and droopy jowls on the lower face.

These days, with modern technological advances in cosmetic surgical procedures the mini face lift (sometimes referred to as the short scar face lift, “S” lift or mid face lift) has become a popular alternative to the more invasive full face lift procedure for many people.

The main advantage for people who have this procedure is the short recovery time, mainly because a general anesthetic is not always necessary. In fact the procedure is sometimes also referred to as the ‘weekend face lift’ because of the quick recovery period patients experience.

Another advantage is the position of the surgical incision behind the ear which allows for a smaller scar that is often hidden by the hairline making it almost unnoticeable.

The cost of having a more conventional full face lift in an effort to turn the clock back can be expensive for some people. However, having a cost effective mini face lift procedure on a tired jowly looking face to give it a youthful looking appearance is not only very cost effective for many people but it also has the added advantage of rejuvenating patients by lifting their self-esteem and confidence.

Generally, the best person for a mini face lift would be someone who is beginning to show the first signs of aging and wants to have a less invasive procedure to correct sagging skin on the cheeks and jowls area. However, someone who wants to target deep wrinkles in the brow and forehead area then the conventional face lift procedure would generally be the best option.

It is mentioned that the merits regarding each procedure should always be sought from a plastic surgeon that specializes in mini face lift surgery.
Also, remember your face will continue to age as the years roll by after you have had a mini face lift. However, the loose saggy skin and jowly look evident before the surgery will be greatly diminished leaving you with the benefit of having a face with a fresher younger look.

It’s a fact of life that many people begin to lose the elasticity in their skin as they move into middle age. This aging process has the unfortunate effect of causing a loss of muscle tone in the mid and lower face area causing jowls and saggy skin to form.

There are several methods that can be used by surgeons to tighten facial skin. However, with the advances in facial surgery techniques, the mini facelift which is sometimes also referred to as the short scar face lift, has become increasingly popular because it leaves patients having the procedure with a considerably reduced scar.

This is basically because the scar from the incision is positioned behind the ear and in the hairline so is virtually unnoticeable.
The age of patients who have the mini facelift procedure vary although as mentioned it is mostly the ‘middle aged’ who are looking for a quick and cost effective procedure to turn the clock back so that they can have a firmer younger looking appearance.

Other alternatives can be used, like for example skin microdermabrasion, chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing or botox injections to improve wrinkles, creases and age spots. However, they have little if any effect on sagging facial skin. The advantage of a mini facelift is it has the effect of reducing sagging loose skin making the face softer and younger looking.

Depending on how much work the surgeon is required to perform the mini facelift procedure does not always require a general anesthesia which has the effect of reducing the costs for patients.

In some cases patients will elect to have other facial surgery done on the forehead, neck and eyelids.
Apart from creating a fresh looking face and enhancing key facial areas the main advantage of having a mini facelift is the cost which is extremely attractive when compared to the more conventional face lift.

There are also other positives such as the quick natural looking result, avoidance of a general anesthetic, improvement in self confidence and a shorter recovery period.

Face lift surgery is designed to overall improve advanced aging in the face, cheek and lower eyelid area and is popular with middle age people who have lost elasticity in the facial skin region resulting in them having a tired and drawn appearance. The resulting surgery creates a more youthful appearance and an improvement in self confidence.

The mini face lift is also sometimes referred to as the “weekend” face lift because it is performed over a very short period of time with a quick recovery period.

Who are the Best Candidates for a Mini Face lift?

The best candidate is generally a person who is just beginning to show the first signs of aging and wants to have the option of a simple and less invasive procedure to correct minor sagging from targeted areas such as the cheeks, jowls and neck region. For candidates who want to target problem areas such as the brow and forehead area, the traditional face lift procedure would probably be the better option. Some patients who may have deep wrinkles may also need a full face lift or neck lift to get the best result.

Advice regarding the merits of each procedure should be sought from a plastic surgeon.

It needs to be stressed that your face will still continue to age despite a mini face lift as time does not stand still. You will however notice that the loose skin and jowly look that you had before the procedure will be considerably reduced giving your face a softer, fresh and overall youthful look.