Mini Face Lift – Surgery Aftercare Tips

A new type of facelift surgery is making waves in the cosmetic surgery industry: the mini face lift. This procedure is very popular as it is cheaper than a traditional face lift while also being less invasive. For starters, only small incisions will be made (usually around the ears), but the results can be excellent. Patients almost instantly notice reduced sagging and wrinkling. Here are some advantages to a mini face lift:

• Conservative anaesthesia – Many patients prefer not to undergo too much anaesthesia as it leaves them groggy when they wake up. Mini face lifts require very little anaesthesia. You can even be awake during the procedure.

• Quick and efficient – A mini face lift can be done in just a few hours.

• Minimal side effects – Since small incisions are made, it is easier to conceal marks. What’s more, surgeons make incisions that can be hidden with the hairline or the natural contours of the patient’s face. You will also experience less tenderness, bruising, and swelling as opposed to a traditional face lift.

A mini face lift is still a surgical procedure you still have to follow aftercare tips. Expect a bit of downtime, too. It is normal to experience some discomfort or pain in the next 3 to 7 days following the procedure. One of the most important things you have to do is to set appointments for follow-ups after the surgery. You should go back to your plastic surgeon or clinic after a one week, a month and a half, and then three months.

Unlike a full and traditional face lift, mini face lifts are typically outpatient procedures. You don’t need to stay a night at the clinic or hospital after the procedure. Some people heal fast; they can have the procedure done over the weekend and get back to work come Monday. That said, most patients require at least two weeks to a month to fully heal.

You should check on your face for any signs of unusual problems like keloidal scarring and unusual pain. After your procedure, you need to wear a compression garment. It is important to stay in bed for 2 weeks. In fact, you shouldn’t even be walking at all. You can go back to your regular programming after a month or depending on the advice of your plastic surgeon.