Facelift & mini-facelift treatment

Surgically the procedures have minimal differences. Modern surgery is far less invasive than past procedures. However, having a mini-facelift could mean less extensive dissection and cutting compared to a full procedure. Typically, a mini-facelift particularly addresses the lower face, jowls and upper neck regions. A full facelift on the other hand can include the midface and full neck.  

Therefore, a mini-facelift procedure is less invasive and is performed in a shorter time. Also, it is a great option for men and women who are starting to notice changes due to ageing. It offers great results and often improves earlier effects of ageing, particularly in the lower face and upper neck. It addresses issues such as inelastic skin resulting in unwanted wrinkles, the start of jowls, neck looseness, platysmal banding and skin laxity, also improving the jawline. 

At 152 Harley Street, we offer a mini-facelift for our patients and this is done using deep sedation and local anaesthetic. Additional treatments are also available to achieve desired results with options such as brow lifts, blepharoplasties, and dermal fillers.  

An incision is made on either side of the face, extending from the hairline to the bottom of the earlobe, in front of the earlobes. The surgeon can then remove the excess skin and tissue and finally pull the skin upwards and backwards into its new position. The skin will then be stitched and the face bandaged to protect the wounds while they begin to heal.  

At 152, this procedure is carried out under sedation (Twilight sleep) and local anaesthetic and therefore no pain or discomfort is felt during the procedure. After surgery, you may feel some slight pain and discomfort as your skin begins to heal. However, this is usually controlled with painkillers prescribed by your surgeon post-surgery.