Duration

Up to 2 hours

Anaesthesia

Local

Hospitalisation

Mehrere Stunden bis über Nacht, je nach den individuellen Umständen.

Risk

Several hours to overnight, depending on the individual circumstances.

Recovery

1-2 weeks

Minifacelifting

Mini facelift: less radical form of facelifting

A mini facelift treats sagging skin, particularly in the lower face. The procedure is best suited to people over the age of 40, when skin ageing and sagging is more pronounced. However, the changes are not so great that they require a complete facelift. The operation is often performed on both women and men.

With increasing age, biological changes occur that also affect the appearance of the face. The basic problem lies in the gradual sagging of the skin and facial muscles, which are pulled downwards by gravity. The result of this process is a sagging and tired-looking face without clear contours. This process is most visible on the neck, lower jaw, corners of the mouth and cheeks. In the beginning, these appearances can be treated with the help of fillers and then, for example, with thread. At a certain stage, however, it is necessary to opt for a more radical solution – a mini facelift, which guarantees a long-term effect. In the lower parts of the face, the treatment can also make you look 10 years younger.

Less invasive: A mini facelift is less invasive than a traditional facelift, meaning smaller incisions, shorter recovery time and generally a lower risk of complications.
Targeted beautification: The procedure is ideal for targeted tightening of sagging skin in the lower face, which is often a problem area showing signs of ageing.
Natural appearance: Thanks to the gentler way the procedure is performed, the result is more natural and less noticeable, which is attractive to many patients.

How does it work?

As the name suggests, a mini-lift is a procedure that does not reach the same extent as a conventional facelift. In particular, the SMAS, the connective tissue under the skin, is not pulled as much. As the entire tissue procedure is gentler, healing is also faster. The procedure can also be combined with liposuction of the chin fat. The specific technique is chosen by the plastic surgeon depending on the condition of the skin.

During the operation, the incision is made around the auricle. The incision site is chosen so that the scar is as little visible as possible after healing. The skin is then pulled out and the excess skin is cut away. In the next step, the connective tissue is pulled out and consolidated and, if necessary, the excess tissue is also removed. As soon as the surgeon has achieved the new optimal position of the skin and subcutaneous structures, the operated area is sutured. Various suture materials are used, both absorbable and non-absorbable. The operation is usually performed under local anesthesia or analgosedation. It can take up to 2 hours.

Advice for patients

Patients must book a consultation in advance with a doctor who will carry out the treatment. During the consultation, patients receive all the necessary information from the doctor. This consultation is paid for by the patient.

This treatment is not recommended in the following cases:

  • Acute or chronic infection
  • Cold sores
  • Autoimmune disease
  • Severe allergic conditions
  • Acute phase of a malignant disease
  • Other diseases such as diabetes and other

Before the operation

The patient must complete the usual pre-operative examinations with his/her family doctor (the patient received all the necessary documents from the doctor during the consultation)..

It is recommended to discontinue all medications that increase bleeding – consultation with the doctor is necessary.

If a woman wants to undergo the operation, it is advisable to stop taking contraceptive pills, which increase the risk of embolism up to 4 times (it is advisable to stop taking them at least two months before the operation and must be discussed with the gynecologist beforehand).

Before the procedure, clients should not starve, should not diet and should protect themselves against infections and colds.

The operation can only be performed 2-3 months after the end of an infectious disease.

The patient should have an empty stomach before the operation – you must not eat, drink or smoke for at least 6 hours before the procedure. It is also recommended not to drink alcoholic beverages or coffee 24 hours before the procedure.

It is advisable to take a bath on the day of the procedure, not to apply any body lotions or creams, not to wear make-up and not to paint your nails (on hands and feet).

After the operation

  • A few hours after the operation, the patient can be discharged to home care. Sometimes the patient stays in the clinic until the next day. A dressing is applied the day after the operation.
  • It is necessary to lie with your head upwards.
  • The stitches will be removed after 7-10 days.
  • It is necessary to wear a full bandage for 3 days.
  • Return to work after 7 – 14 days, depending on the physical demands of the job.
  • After 2 – 3 months, the sensitivity of the operated area may be reduced or increased, but it will return to normal after this period.
  • Avoid direct sunlight for at least 1 month.

Price of the procedure

50 000 CZK

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the ideal candidate for a mini facelift?
Ideal candidates are people over 40 who are showing the first signs of aging in the lower face but do not yet need a full facelift.
The results can last for several years, but the ageing process will continue.
The recovery time is usually shorter than with a conventional facelift, and patients can usually return to their normal lives within 1-2 weeks.
The risks include the usual surgical complications such as infection, bleeding or anesthetic problems, but these are generally lower than with major surgery.

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