The Minilift, also called “soft lift”, is a smaller, softer version of the neck and neck lift classical.
This procedure is generally indicated for patients between 40 and 50 years of age who have the onset of sagging skin in the facial and cervical regions.
Its objective is to obtain a natural rejuvenation of the face and neck in a minimally invasive manner for rapid recovery.
Before the operation:
→ As before any surgical procedure, a complete preoperative assessment is carried out by the surgical team.
→ The patient should be in fairly good health, stop smoking, and discontinue possible blood thinning treatments.
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The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis under anesthesia Local with a slight sedation for total patient comfort.
It lasts between 1h30 and 2h and involves the same steps as a classic head and neck lift, with a few differences:
→ Reduced skin detachment (for faster recovery)
→ The surgeon acts mainly at the level of the muscles (putting muscle under tension)
→ Discreet scars positioned at the level of the natural anatomical folds of the face, in front of the ear and in the hair, they are very poorly visible.
The patient is discharged from the clinic the same day as the procedure.
The edema is minimal and the bruises are very slight (easily camouflaged with surgical makeup). Slight tension in the face and neck may be felt during the first few days after the procedure. The patient should protect their scars from the sun to avoid permanent hyperpigmentations.
10 to 15 days social eviction is necessary.
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The rejuvenation obtained is visible as soon as the edema subsides. Almost immediate good-looking appearance.
→ Natural rejuvenation of the face and neck in a minimally invasive manner
→ Rapid convalescence
→ Very inconspicuous scar
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See moreThe scar is mostly hidden in the hair and around the ear.
It is possible to use the Urgotouch laser immediately after surgery to promote the attenuation of scars.
Minilifting is performed under local anesthesia.
The intervention lasts from 1h30 to 2h30.
In most cases, mini-lifting is an outpatient operation.
The minilift allows the skin to be put back in tension with The oval of the face, neck and cheeks in order to rejuvenate the lower part of the face in a sustainable manner.
It is inevitable that over time, the skin will relax again and the aging process will continue.
Pain after a lifting operation is minor and can be controlled with common pain relievers.
The results obtained with this type of intervention are more natural and more satisfactory, with an improvement in the patient's appearance.
As with all interventions, there are risks and complications can occur (bleeding, infection, disunity, scarring hazards, neurological disorders, etc.). These are infrequent and can be taken care of quickly by the surgeon during post-operative checks. An information sheet from the French Society of Plastic Surgery will be given to you before the procedure.
My approach is initially to listen to patients in order to determine if their expectations are realistic and achievable and if the risk-benefit ratio is in favor of an intervention.
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