Mini facelifts in Zurich
Even with a healthy lifestyle and proper skin care, many people find that their faces look older than they actually are. They may appear tired despite feeling perfectly fit. In many cases, this is simply a matter of aging: over the years, the skin loses elasticity, which causes it to stretch out. The underlying layer of fat then hangs over the cheeks like a ‘curtain’, creating a sagging effect as well as deep wrinkles, especially around the mouth and on the neck. A mini facelift in Zurich can help restore vitality to your face, making you look younger and more alert while completely preserving your natural expressions.
Mini Facelift
Surgery time: approx. 2 h, local anesthesia.
Procedure: outpatient.
No sports: 4–6 weeks.
Price: from CHF 8,500.
What happens during a mini facelift in Zurich?
A mini facelift in Zurich is a relatively straightforward procedure. The plastic surgeon makes incisions in the natural creases on either side of the ears, which ensures that any post-surgical scars will be almost impossible to see—though in our experience, this is often the case anyway. After making the incisions, the plastic surgeon lifts and tightens the skin in the affected area. Depending on how extensive your aging signs are and the type of mini facelift you are undergoing, the surgeon may remove excess skin and fat tissue as well. Muscles, nerves and major blood vessels will remain unaffected, which is part of the reason that no major complications are typically expected in connection with a mini facelift in Zurich. In our experience, even bruising and lasting post-surgical swelling are extremely rare.
Of course, not all mini facelifts are created alike. There are several subtypes of mini facelifts; all of them are highly effective, but the ideal type for each patient depends on the area of their face to be treated and how much elasticity their skin has lost. At my plastic surgery clinic in Zurich, I offer the following proven form of mini facelift:
Mini facelift
The mini facelift is named after the small incisions used for the procedure. The incision is placed in front of the ear, extending toward the hairline and around the ear to approximately the midpoint of the auricle. The procedure combines skin tightening with tightening of the deeper connective tissue layer, the SMAS, which lies within the subcutaneous tissue. By folding and reinforcing the SMAS, a stable and long-lasting result can be achieved. The effect extends to the upper neck. Despite being a relatively small procedure, the mini facelift can create a noticeable yet natural rejuvenating effect.
What happens after a mini facelift in Zurich?
In most cases, recovery following mini facelifts in Zurich is quicker than with full-fledged facelifts and other more extensive facial operations. Frequent cooling can help minimise the mild swelling that some patients experience. Most people are able to go out in public again after 24 hours. We advise patients to sleep with their torsos slightly elevated during the healing process, which typically takes between ten days and two weeks, though every patient is different. The plastic surgeon will remove the sutures after about seven days. Exercise caution for the first four to six weeks when it comes to sport and strenuous physical activity, and avoid exposing the surgical scars to direct sunlight for three months. After-care will consist of regular follow-up examinations at my plastic surgery clinic in Zurich.
Your plastic surgery expert for mini facelifts in Zurich
Are you interested in getting a mini facelift in Zurich? Dr Britta von Stumberg is an expert with many years of experience in this field. She would be glad to sit down with you at a non-binding consultation session to discuss your mini facelift options and what they can do for you. Together, you and I will develop a treatment plan that will give you the best possible results. Contact our office today and schedule your non-binding consultation on mini facelifts in Zurich. My team and I look forward to hearing from you.
