I’m considering a facelift. What’s the difference between a traditional facelift and a “mini-facelift”?
A facelift (Rhytidectomy) improves the aesthetic appearance of the face by minimizing signs of aging. Skin is gently elevated beginning at the temple, front of the ear, and the hairline behind the ear. It is then pulled backward and upward and sutured in place after excising the extra skin. This procedure tightens the skin, eliminates the jowls, and gives a youthful facial appearance. There are several variations on this procedure. The traditional facelift requires significant downtime because of swelling and bruising. Since many patients cannot afford the luxury of spending two to three weeks away from work or social activities, the demand for a more efficient approach ultimately led to the mini-facelift. Today’s mini-facelift takes only about two hours and does not require general anesthesia. It can be done under twilight sleep (conscious sedation) or simply local anesthesia. Patients are usually able to resume normal household activities the following day.
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