Mighty MiniLift: a mini facelift that gets you back to work in about a week
If you’ve ever put your fingers in front of your ears and pushed the skin upward, thinking “all I want is a little lift like this,” then the Dr. Jacobs Mighty MiniLift is for you. For some patients, it can even be completed under local anesthetic.
This procedure is designed for the active, on-the-go person, who wants a rested youthful look with minimal recovery. In our fast-paced world, it’s good to know that a specialized procedure exists that’s just right for our busy schedules: It’s the “back to work in a week” facelift, also known as a mini facelift. Not everyone is a candidate for this surgery, so be sure to contact our team to schedule a consultation.
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Facelift Frequently Asked Questions
Our surgeons' approach to the facelift is designed specifically to avoid this result. An unnatural, artificial look may result from a surgery by a doctor who fails to treat the face as it should be treated: as something existing in three dimensions. The skin and tissues are all interconnected, so our surgeons take extra care to ensure that each of a patient's features works with the others to create an overall balanced and natural look, following the curves and natural lines instead of applying a generic formula, giving results an organic and long-lasting look.
Scars are especially susceptible to sunlight, which can make them darken as they heal, causing them to be more noticeable in the long run. One of the best things you can do during your post-facelift recuperation period is avoid sunlight—with a focus on keeping your incisions and sutures away from UV radiation. Wear adequate protection for times you need to venture outside. Talk to our team to learn how to safely use sunscreen and coverings for these instances. You should also refrain from smoking, as the effects can also serve to inhibit your body's best healing efforts.
Because every patient is different, there is no easy way to answer this question. The cost of a facelift will depend on the scope of the surgery, which is unique to the needs of the patient. Our team will discuss cost with you as part of your consultation, after getting a chance to assess your current facial anatomy and hearing what it is you would like him to accomplish.
In the same way that anyone with a set of paints and some training could make a painting, maybe, but that doesn't mean that everyone's results are of the same quality. Our surgeons are facial plastic surgeons, which means they are not surgeons who just happens to be able to handle facelifts in addition to all of his other many tasks. A trained facial plastic surgeon is a face specialist with particularly keen insight into the unique demands a truly natural facelift entails.
A facelift is a surgery, so there are incisions and tissue manipulation involved, but our highly trained and specialized team make every effort to minimize sensation. Anesthetic is applied depending on the type and extent of the desired surgery, dulling sensation in the targeted areas or helping a patient to "sleep" through the procedure. Because patients are sedated, there is no pain. There will be some swelling in the days after the surgery, but since our surgeons use a delicate technique, pain is generally minimal (a 2 or 3 out of 10) and can be handled with medication as necessary. Most patients take Tylenol®, but some choose a prescription pill. Icing helps tremendously. Everyone's level of tolerance is different, so anyone who wants to know more about this should raise questions during their consultation.
As much as we would like one simple and permanent anti-aging solution, the truth is that our faces, like the rest of our bodies, will continue to age no matter what we do. A facelift, then, is not freezing the hands of the clock, but is instead more like setting them back for quite some time. The aging process will continue after a facelift, but it will be working on a slimmer, tighter, more youthful-looking face.
What looks good on a friend may not actually be what looks good on you. Your unique bone structure, fat distribution, skin tone, health, and more will dictate your appearance, as well as how your face ages and would respond to surgery. It is impossible to duplicate results, particularly to mimic a specific look seen on another person. Our team emphasizes that a facelift should enhance your individual beauty, capturing a more youthful you.
Though our surgeons perform surgeries using modern techniques and equipment with patient safety, comfort, and ultimate aesthetic goals in mind, we understand that not everyone is looking for a surgical solution. While nothing but a facelift can duplicate the results of a facelift, our team does offer minimally and non-invasive treatments that can help to bring a smoother, more youthful appearance to the skin of the face. BOTOX® can temporarily smooth out facial wrinkles, while dermal fillers work to provide youthful contours in areas where volume loss has led to lines, hollows, and sagging.
Of course. There are a variety of procedures that complement a facelift, from other surgeries (including rhinoplasty) to the nonsurgical methods mentioned above (as well as chemical peels). Even hair grafts and longer eyelashes can add to a aesthetically refreshed appearance.
Be careful when it comes to seeking out information about cosmetic surgery, be it a facelift or any other procedure. Get information only from reputable sources, taking care to check credentials and double-check anything that sounds too good to be true. The facial plastic surgery board that certifies plastic surgeons is a good source of information, but there is little that can beat a face-to-face question-and-answer session with one of the qualified, trusted, and experienced professionals at The Jacobs Center.
Our surgeons' approach to the facelift is designed specifically to avoid this result. An unnatural, artificial look may result from a surgery by a doctor who fails to treat the face as it should be treated: as something existing in three dimensions. The skin and tissues are all interconnected, so our surgeons take extra care to ensure that each of a patient's features works with the others to create an overall balanced and natural look, following the curves and natural lines instead of applying a generic formula, giving results an organic and long-lasting look.
Scars are especially susceptible to sunlight, which can make them darken as they heal, causing them to be more noticeable in the long run. One of the best things you can do during your post-facelift recuperation period is avoid sunlight—with a focus on keeping your incisions and sutures away from UV radiation. Wear adequate protection for times you need to venture outside. Talk to our team to learn how to safely use sunscreen and coverings for these instances. You should also refrain from smoking, as the effects can also serve to inhibit your body's best healing efforts.
Because every patient is different, there is no easy way to answer this question. The cost of a facelift will depend on the scope of the surgery, which is unique to the needs of the patient. Our team will discuss cost with you as part of your consultation, after getting a chance to assess your current facial anatomy and hearing what it is you would like him to accomplish.
In the same way that anyone with a set of paints and some training could make a painting, maybe, but that doesn't mean that everyone's results are of the same quality. Our surgeons are facial plastic surgeons, which means they are not surgeons who just happens to be able to handle facelifts in addition to all of his other many tasks. A trained facial plastic surgeon is a face specialist with particularly keen insight into the unique demands a truly natural facelift entails.
A facelift is a surgery, so there are incisions and tissue manipulation involved, but our highly trained and specialized team make every effort to minimize sensation. Anesthetic is applied depending on the type and extent of the desired surgery, dulling sensation in the targeted areas or helping a patient to "sleep" through the procedure. Because patients are sedated, there is no pain. There will be some swelling in the days after the surgery, but since our surgeons use a delicate technique, pain is generally minimal (a 2 or 3 out of 10) and can be handled with medication as necessary. Most patients take Tylenol®, but some choose a prescription pill. Icing helps tremendously. Everyone's level of tolerance is different, so anyone who wants to know more about this should raise questions during their consultation.
As much as we would like one simple and permanent anti-aging solution, the truth is that our faces, like the rest of our bodies, will continue to age no matter what we do. A facelift, then, is not freezing the hands of the clock, but is instead more like setting them back for quite some time. The aging process will continue after a facelift, but it will be working on a slimmer, tighter, more youthful-looking face.
What looks good on a friend may not actually be what looks good on you. Your unique bone structure, fat distribution, skin tone, health, and more will dictate your appearance, as well as how your face ages and would respond to surgery. It is impossible to duplicate results, particularly to mimic a specific look seen on another person. Our team emphasizes that a facelift should enhance your individual beauty, capturing a more youthful you.
Though our surgeons perform surgeries using modern techniques and equipment with patient safety, comfort, and ultimate aesthetic goals in mind, we understand that not everyone is looking for a surgical solution. While nothing but a facelift can duplicate the results of a facelift, our team does offer minimally and non-invasive treatments that can help to bring a smoother, more youthful appearance to the skin of the face. BOTOX® can temporarily smooth out facial wrinkles, while dermal fillers work to provide youthful contours in areas where volume loss has led to lines, hollows, and sagging.
Of course. There are a variety of procedures that complement a facelift, from other surgeries (including rhinoplasty) to the nonsurgical methods mentioned above (as well as chemical peels). Even hair grafts and longer eyelashes can add to a aesthetically refreshed appearance.
Be careful when it comes to seeking out information about cosmetic surgery, be it a facelift or any other procedure. Get information only from reputable sources, taking care to check credentials and double-check anything that sounds too good to be true. The facial plastic surgery board that certifies plastic surgeons is a good source of information, but there is little that can beat a face-to-face question-and-answer session with one of the qualified, trusted, and experienced professionals at The Jacobs Center.
