Mini Face lift
In Seattle, the mini face lift has gained popularity in recent years as many people have become interested in effective surgical facial rejuvenation procedures with less recovery time than the traditional face lift. The mini face lift is a procedure which subtly refreshes the neck and lower face by tightening sagging skin of the chin, cheeks and neck.
Dr. Stella Desyatnikova performs mini face lift procedures for her patients who want less extensive lifting than a traditional face lift. She enjoys helping women and men feel confident in their appearance, and has years of experience with facial procedures. In addition to listening carefully to her patients, she provides a realistic and honest opinion.
To find out more about a mini face lift or other procedures offered at the Stella Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, request a consultation or call our office at 206-682-3223. We look forward to helping you with any questions or concerns you may have, and getting you on your way to looking and feeling your best!
Stella Desyatnikova, M.D.
Meet Dr. Stella, a board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and Otolaryngologist who is committed to enhancing natural beauty and creating an appealing, harmonious look.
Am I a candidate for a mini face lift?
For women and men interested in a mini face lift in Bellevue and Seattle, ideal candidates are people with some laxity along the lower face or early jowls. Other suitable candidates are those who desire improvement of the lower face, but do not want the longer recovery associated with the standard face lift, or those who have had a face lift previously and want some additional improvement of the lower face. The mini face lift is not for everybody, however. People who have excessive neck skin laxity will typically see optimal results with a conventional face lift.
What does a mini face lift address?
The mini face lift addresses the upper neck, jaw line and lower half of the face. The procedure can be performed in our office facility with local anesthesia, if it is appropriate for the patient. Small, well-hidden incisions are made inside and around the ears, and the skin and underlying tissue are tightened. Often, liposuction of the neck is performed as a supplementary procedure for best results. The incisions are closed using fine sutures in order to minimize scarring. Following mini facelift surgery in Seattle, patients may experience some swelling and bruising; however, overall downtime is minimal and patients can usually resume their daily activities within a week of their procedure.
Additional Treatments
Several cosmetic procedures can enhance the rejuvenating effect of a mini face lift including:
Dr. Stella can advise you about which procedures might best be combined with a mini face lift in order to achieve the results you desire.
