It wasn't too long ago that when people heard the words "she got her face done", they thought of a long, painful surgery after which the patient's head was wrapped up like a mummy for a week or so, and then "unveiled". The full procedure does still exist, but these days there are more choices, including the mini facelift. Many people choose this less invasive method for many good reasons.
Why this Choice
One reason why people choose to have this done is because it is much less invasive. Though there is cutting, it is minimal. Often, very small incisions are made for the sole purpose of allowing a thin scope under the skin that is used to remove fat in some areas and reshape other areas. This is often microscopic , and when the incisions are closed back up, they are barely noticeable. A mini treatment generally takes much less time to do, and recovery is usually so rapid that it takes just a few days.
Procedure
This isn't just one procedure; what is done depends on what the patient needs. One person may only want some work done around the eyes; another may need some jowl work, while another patient may want general work over the entire face. One or two small incisions are made in the area or areas that will be worked on, and the endoscopic tube will be inserted for fat removal and possible muscle tightening. A Filler is usually inserted in places to plump up the skin, erasing fine lines and smoothing out deeper wrinkles. Stitching is minimal; often the incisions need only one or two small stitches, and many times they are naturally hidden by the hair or in skin creases.
Your Recovery
Recovery from a mini facelift is usually quick, and there is much less discomfort than if you have a full procedure. You may want to take pain medication for a day or two, depending on how you feel, and there will be a small amount of swelling in the incision areas. Within as little as a day or two, however, that will be greatly improved. Some people have this procedure done on a Friday, and are back to work on Monday looking younger and more refreshed, with nobody being the wiser about what they had done.
A mini facelift is not always a substitute for the full-blown OPTION, but it is often an acceptable, not to mention less expensive, alternative. After discussing this option with a reputable cosmetic surgeon, you just might decide that it's the right thing for you.
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With a facelift Manhattan experts "set back the clock," by improving the most visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and redraping the skin of your face and neck. To know more, visit http://www.drzevon.com/facelift.html
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