Face Lift Mini Lift

Facelift Mini Facelift

Face lifts performed on patients as early as the mid 40's can significantly slow the aging process in the lower region of the face.  This procedure is often performed in conjunction with a Brow lift depending on your facial rejuvenation needs.

Dr. Brill will reposition the muscles and other underlying facial soft tissues to smooth the face’s architecture into a more youthful appearance. This type of facelift is far more effective in creating a long-lasting youthful appearance than were older facelift methods that only tightened the skin.  A good candidate:

Procedure Details / Expectations

There are several approaches to facelift surgery.  If you are a good candidate for Facelift surgery, Dr. Brill will recommend an approach based on your preferences, face shape and prior and future treatments.  The following provides a basic overview of how a traditional facelift is performed.

To reverse the visible signs of aging, individuals often choose to undergo a Facelift (Rhytidectomy) procedure at the Surgery Center of North Florida to smooth and firm the skin, and obtain a fresh, youthful appearance.  There are three categories of facelift procedures that Dr. Brill performs:

Each of these facelift procedures involve the realignment of facial and neck skin, and in some instances the removal of excess fat deposits.  A facelift is often performed in combination with other cosmetic procedures (Eyelid lift, Browlift, etc.) and can be performed any time signs of aging begin to appear.  However, patients are generally in their forties or older when they elect to undergo this procedure.

A facelift typically takes four or more hours depending on the extent of the procedure and the technique used by Dr. Roger Brill, your plastic surgeon.  The procedure is performed in a state accredited surgery center on an outpatient basis.  Patients are given general anesthesia during this procedure.  The following is a basic overview of how a facelift procedure is performed.

The incision line is hidden in the scalp. It starts at the temples and continues around and behind each ear (incisions are made without clipping or shaving hair at the incision site).

After making the incision, Dr. Brill raises the skin from the temples, cheeks, and neck.

Then, he lifts and repositions the underlying connective tissue and removes excess fat and skin.

Finally, tDr. Brill redrapes the skin over the new underlying structure and closes the incisions with stitches and small metal clips.  Drainage tubes are inserted and bandages are applied.  If this procedure is performed in conjunction with a Necklift, a small incision is made underneath the chin.  The neck muscles are drawn together and stitched together at the middling forming a strong sling of muscles that supports the entire neck and jaw.

The next day bandages and drainage tubes are usually removed. The skin on your face and underneath the hairline will be tender during the first few days, so be careful not to pull your hair. You should be up and about the next day, but should continue to take it easy and avoid vigorous activity for at least two weeks.

Stitches are removed after about five days-except for the stitches and metal clips in the hairline, which may be left in a few days longer.  Because you have undergone invasive surgery, you’ll probably have less energy for the first two weeks, but by the third week, you’ll look and feel much better.

Most patients are back at work within two or three weeks after surgery.  It is important to get plenty of rest and allow your body to heal.  Although patients are ready to return to work, they should limit rigorous activity for several weeks.  Prolonged heat and sun exposure should be limited for several months.  Minor swelling and bruising can be concealed with special camouflage make-up.

This procedure is considered cosmetic and therefore not covered by insurance.

Approximate Cost Range: $5,000-$8,000.  This price is only an average as fees vary according to patient needs.  At your consultation, you will be given exact fees, which include but are not limited to surgery, operating room, anesthesia related fees, and follow up visits.

** This is only an Average.  Fees vary according to patient needs.**

Following surgery, many patients develop temporary numbness in their face, a side effect that usually resolves over the ensuing several weeks.  When the deeper, or SMAS facelift is performed, there is a greater risk of injury to nerves that move the muscles in the face; however, this is very uncommon when the procedure is done by an experienced surgeon like Dr. Brill.

Other risks common to all surgical procedures such as bleeding, infection and scar tissue formation occur in a very small percentage of cases. We will give you more detailed information about these and other rare risks in our written information, and encourage you to discuss any concerns you may have during your consultation.