Mini Facelift
Located In New York City
A Mini Facelift is the least invasive version of the Limited Incision FaceLift. A Mini Facelift focuses on redefining the cheekbones and jawline. The incision for a Mini Facelift is in the sideburn and usually continues inside the ear, and behind the earlobe. It differs from the Limited Incision Facelift primarily in the amount of skin undermining and therefore has a more rapid postoperative course.
Mini Facelift
This mini-lift has been adopted, renamed, and publicized by many surgeons. On June 4, 2009, the New York Times published a long article about the marketing of specialized facelifts, making reference to the seminal importance of my original S-LIFT and the procedures it had spawned. But be warned: A new name doesn’t make a new procedure. I am happy to have had something to do with devising and popularizing an excellent procedure, but the real beneficiaries are my patients, who understood that the new procedure would help them achieve and maintain a natural, youthful appearance.
Mini Facelift Goals
The goals of a mini facelift may be different for each individual but generally, this surgical procedure can restore early loss of facial angularity, improve nasolabial folds, marionette lines and moderate skin laxity. It can also help improve jowls, when appropriate.
Mini Facelift Candidates
Generally, a good time to schedule a consultation with Dr. Imber is when there are noticeable changes in facial angularity and/or skin laxity. Visible signs of aging include softening of cheekbones and loose skin falling toward the jawline. You may also be a candidate for a Mini Facelift if you notice the forming of nasolabial folds, the lines that connect from nostrils to corners of mouth, or marionette lines, the lines that stretch from the corners of mouth down to chin. You do not need to have sagging jowls, or a double chin to warrant thinking about a Mini Facelift or Limited Incision FaceLift.
Plastic surgery is not one size fits all. It is important to schedule a consultation with Dr. Imber to understand the best surgical procedures that can help achieve your goals.
What to expect during your mini facelift
Dr. Imber will review the entire procedure with you leading up to your surgical appointment. The Mini Facelift is one of the least invasive versions of the Limited Incision Facelift techniques. He will go through where the incisions and all details you should be aware of. The incision for a Mini Facelift is in the sideburn and usually continues inside the ear, and behind the earlobe.
Recovering From Your Mini Facelift
Recovery from a Mini Facelift can vary for each patient.
Recovering from a Mini Facelift can be similar to a Limited Incision Facelift. The incision heals in the exact same amount of time as a Limited Incision Facelift but you can expect swelling with other facelift techniques. Please expect to refrain from any activity the first 5-7 days.
Dr. Imber and his team of nurses will provide all recovery guidelines and are available to answer any questions you have.
Words From Dr Imber!
“My philosophy is that we should deal with the mirror and not the calendar.”
– Gerald Imber, M.D.
Mini Facelift FAQ
What type of anesthesia will I receive?
Dr. Imber’s board-certified anesthesiologist has worked at his practice for over 20 years. His anesthesiologist will call you the night before surgery to review all guidelines necessary on the morning of your surgery. Dr. Imber’s nurses will also advise on any medical clearance in advance, if necessary. Most patients receive local anesthesia with sedation.
Are there any non-invasive alternatives?
If you are a candidate for a mini facelift, there aren’t any non-invasive options that can yield the results you are looking to achieve.
Do I need any special garment or bindings?
Dr. Imber’s team of nurses will provide you with everything you need in advance of the surgery and are always available to answer any questions you may have.
Why Do I Need A Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon?
A board-certified plastic surgeon holds the highest levels of education and training needed to deliver the best results. This qualification is not easy to achieve, so by using a board-certified plastic surgeon, you know they meet the standards of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Will There Be Any Scarring?
Dr. Imber pioneered a variety of facelift techniques that makes scarring virtually invisible. The important thing is a natural-looking result and no visible sign of surgery. While results vary for every patient, Dr. Imber will review expectations during your consultation and pre-operative appointment.
How much does a Mini Facelift Cost?
Actual surgical pricing will be determined at the time of consultation. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Imber today by emailing or calling our office at (212) 472-1800.
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We Offer Concierge Services
We want to make sure you are comfortable every step of the way, from managing your stay in New York City if you are out-of-town to Post-Surgical Care and more.
Our concierge services include but are not limited to:
- Accommodation Coordination with the finest New York City Hotels
- Medical Photography
- Medical Clearance
- Private Duty Nurses and Escorts Post-Surgery
- Transportation Post-Surgery
- Pre- and Post-Operative Care
CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE
Are you a candidate for a Mini Facelift or do you want to rejuvenate your facial features? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Imber at his New York City practice to learn more. Contact us today to book your appointment.
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Dr. Gerald Imber
Dr. Gerald Imber is a board-certified, world-renowned plastic surgeon and strives to provide his patients the most natural results with the least invasive surgical techniques. He is recognized by US News and World Report and Castle Connolly as among the top 1% of plastic surgeons in the United States, on the staff of the Weill Cornell Medical Center, and directs his private surgical practice in New York City.
Dr. Imber has among the largest experience in facial rejuvenation and the prevention of facial aging. He has pioneered many less invasive surgical procedures that are now considered the gold standard among plastic surgeons, such as microsuction, a modified form of liposuction, to remove early jowls and tighten jawline, the extensive use of rejuvenating fat transfers, and the Limited Incision Facelift Technique, or Short Scar Facelift, a modern, less invasive facelift technique.
Dr. Imber performs a full range of cosmetic procedures, surgical and non-invasive, at his Manhattan office, including body, breast and nasal surgery, as well as facial reconstruction following Mohs micrographic surgery.
