How Long Does a Mini Facelift Last?
When loose skin and creases develop along the jaw and chin, many people consider a facelift. However, not everyone requires the extensive alterations that are provided by a traditional facelift. A number of Dr. Christopher Hove’s Philadelphia, PA, patients find that they are actually better suited for a mini facelift.
A mini facelift restores the firmness of the jawline to improve facial contours, and it requires a significantly smaller incision than a traditional facelift. A mini facelift offers several benefits, including a quick recovery. Patients frequently question how long a mini facelift will last. Here, we go over the typical mini facelift results.
Where Can I Expect to See Results?
It is important for individuals who are considering a mini facelift to understand not only how long the results of treatment will last, but also which areas of the face will benefit from the procedure. One of the main differences between a mini facelift and a traditional facelift is the extent of treatment results. While a traditional facelift address everything from the cheeks down, including the neck, a mini facelift primarily focuses on the jawline and the area just below the chin.
How Long Will Results Last?
The areas of the face that are affected by a mini facelift differ slightly from those that are altered by a traditional facelift. Still, patients can expect the results of a mini facelift to last just as long as those of a traditional facelift.
When Dr. Hove performs a mini facelift for our Philadelphia patients, he does not just tighten the skin. Dr. Hove also repairs the underlying tissue layer, or the SMAS, so that he is tightening things from the inside out. This gives patients more effective and natural-looking treatment results, and also promotes longer-lasting results.
There is no way to guarantee how long the results of a mini facelift will last because each person ages at his or her own rate. Factors like the skin’s natural elasticity will also play a role in determining how long mini facelift results last. All that taken into consideration, most people can expect the results of a mini facelift to last at least five years, while many enjoy the results of treatment for 10 years or more.
Why Aren’t Mini Facelift Results Permanent?
The alterations that are made during a mini facelift are permanent, so many of our Philadelphia patients wonder why the results of treatment don’t last forever. Despite the repairs that are made during surgery, the skin and tissues will continue to age. Over time, more elasticity will be lost, and more collagen will be depleted. Eventually, this will lead to sagging, creases, and facial wrinkles, even if a person has previously undergone mini facelift treatment.
Contact Us
A mini facelift can reverse years of aging and provide you with results that last for many years. To learn more about mini facelift treatment, send us a message at your earliest convenience. You can also schedule an appointment with Dr. Christopher Hove to find out if you are an ideal candidate for a mini facelift. Simply call (610) 647-3727 to get started.