Mini Facelift

This procedure is ideal for someone looking for natural rejuvenation and one of the benefits of a Mini Facelift are that any signs of surgery are discrete. If you’re wondering whether you are ready for a Facelift, you can ask yourself the following questions as these are all common signs that you’re ready for an anti-ageing procedure like a Facelift.

Are you ready for a Facelift? You may be if:

✓ Your lower face is visibly jowling
✓ You have a double chin, or there’s less distinction and definition between the face and neck
✓ You have prominent nasolabial folds
✓ Overall droopier mid-face

A Mini Facelift can be beneficial for someone looking to prevent the development of prominent lines, wrinkles or folds. It is usually the late 30s or mid 40s where someone might benefit from a Mini Facelift – however, even at this age some people require more of an advanced surgical intervention depending on genetic and lifestyle factors that can contribute to a prematurely aged appearance.

Some of the things a Mini or Full Facelift can improve are the appearance of:

✓ Skin laxity

✓ The visibility of lines and wrinkles and jowls

✓ Excess skin below the eyelids (A Facelift combined with a Blepharoplasty can give the best results for this concern)

✓ Drooping mouth corners

✓ Hollowing in the tear trough area (this can also be improved with Facial Fat Injections)

✓ Crepiness

✓ Loss of volume

How does a Mini Facelift work?

A Mini Facelift works in a similar way to a Full Facelift but on a less invasive level, so rather than tighten the deeper muscles in the skin like a Deep Plane Facelift would, a Mini Facelift can alter the SMAS and epidermis – the first few layers of skin – so it works on a more superficial basis but can still give great anti-ageing results.

The SMAS is a network of fibrous tissues beneath the skin, so by tightening the SMAS you can still achieve a natural tautness that does not look pulled or tight. The main incisions made during a Mini Facelift are usually behind the ear and hidden beneath the hairline. Although this will be confirmed during your initial Facelift consultation with Dr Yannis. It is also during the consultation where Dr Yannis will be able to outline whether a surgical route is necessary, or whether you can benefit from a Non-Surgical treatment to help reduce the signs or ageing, or even suggest another Facelift technique, such as the Deep Plane Facelift which is known for its results longevity.

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How does a Mini Facelift work?

A Mini Facelift works in a similar way to a Full Facelift but on a less invasive level, so rather than tighten the deeper muscles in the skin like a Deep Plane Facelift would, a Mini Facelift can alter the SMAS and epidermis – the first few layers of skin – so it works on a more superficial basis but can still give great anti-ageing results.

The SMAS is a network of fibrous tissues beneath the skin, so by tightening the SMAS you can still achieve a natural tautness that does not look pulled or tight. The main incisions made during a Mini Facelift are usually behind the ear and hidden beneath the hairline. Although this will be confirmed during your initial Facelift consultation with Dr Yannis. It is also during the consultation where Dr Yannis will be able to outline whether a surgical route is necessary, or whether you can benefit from a Non-Surgical treatment to help reduce the signs or ageing, or even suggest another Facelift technique, such as the Deep Plane Facelift which is known for its results longevity.

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Other Popular Facelift Techniques

Deep Plane and Extended Deep Plane

The Deep Plane Facelift is a type of advanced facelift, medically known as a Rhytidectomy, that produces dramatic and rejuvenating results. It works by gently revealing the anatomical plane between the muscles, the skin’s plasma, and fibrous tissue, known as the SMAS, and then uniquely lifts all elements vertically for an immediate result. By working under the muscles, it means the skin will maintain a sense of naturalness and won’t look too tight or stretched – and of course, our top Harley Street surgeon, Dr Yannis, will ensure tension-free movement with any of his facelift procedures.

Deep Plane Facelift vs. Extended Deep Plane Facelift

The extended version offers a more rejuvenated result, but means the facial incision is lengthened. However, Dr Yannis will ensure any incision made follows the skin’s natural lines and folds for maximum discretion.

The patient appears at least 15 years younger, even at this early stage of recovery.”

Y Facelift

Dr Yannis is the pioneer of this lower face lift approach, developed with his deep understanding of the ageing process and facial anatomy, and the aim of offering the best results with minimal downtime. This technique addresses sagging in the lower face and neck region. It is called the Y Facelift because of how the shape of the Y mimics the areas that Dr Yannis targets in each operation. Notice how the part of the letter looks like where the end of the jawline meets the ear on the face, and how the tail extends down – just like the neck does.

One benefit of this treatment is that it provides more contour and definition to the area, providing a natural and rejuvenated look. The incision is disguised in the fold of the ear and behind the ear. This patient had a Y Facelift and below is the discrete incision made:

See this patients results below, she combined a rhinoplasty with a face and neck lift for optimal results. The final results have helped optimise her facial harmony and enhanced her features, creating a total transformation that has refreshed this patients look.

Full Facelift

A traditional facelift will work on the full face, addressing both the ageing of the lower and upper face, brows and neck. The surgeon will remove excess skin, and usually lift the muscles and skin together (in what’s known as the ‘dual pane facelift’ or a ‘deep plane facelift’), elevating the skin into a more youthful position. The surgeon will make incisions either inside the ear or in front of the ear, extending along the natural crease behind the earlobe. The approach will vary from patient-to-patient and may combine a brow lift, neck lift and sub-mental liposuction to enhance the overall result.

Our total, 360-degree approach to facelifts means that whatever your concern, Dr Yannis will be able to assess your appearance and recommend the surgical paths that would benefit you, target your concerns and meet your expectations most. Creating bespoke surgical plans is what we do best at 111 Harley St.

SMAS Facelift

A SMAS facelift addresses ageing in both the upper and lower face. In contrast to a full facelift, it separates the skin and muscle, so that they can be improved as separate entities. The surgeon will tighten and manipulate the muscles, and redrape the skin before removing the excess, concealing the incisions as much as possible. The benefits of this approach are that it provides long-lasting and natural-looking results. Dr Yannis Alexandrides usually incorporates SMAS into most of the surgeries to achieve the best results. This technique is similarily used during a Deep Plane Facelift.

Why 111 Harley St?

• Dr Yannis Alexandrides specialises in Facial Reconstructive Surgery (including Craniofacial Surgery). Therefore, he has a profound understanding of the complexities of the bone structure and soft tissues.
• Having performed countless facial surgeries over the past 20 years, Dr Yannis Alexandrides only performs facelift techniques that can deliver guaranteed results.
• He regularly attends events as a Keynote Speaker, teaching his surgical techniques to other Plastic Surgeons.
• Dr Yannis Alexandrides’ deep understanding of skin’s 3D healing process is what led him to create a successful skincare line that delivers pioneering solutions based on extensive medical observations, practice and research. He also pioneered the Y Facelift – his unique approach to providing the best facelift results for his patients.
• His training in Miami’s Centre for Aesthetic Surgery means that Dr Yannis has experience from both sides of the Atlantic; training in America but understanding European standards. Through this experience, he discovered innovative facelift methods and developed his own unique pioneering approaches.
• Dr Yannis Alexandrides has extensive experience working with leaders in facial rejuvenation and facelift procedures. It’s an operation that requires careful planning according to the patient’s desires, anatomy and state of ageing.
• At 111 Harley St., we often combine a facelift procedure with a blepharoplasty, brow lift, neck lift, lip lift, or other facial procedure that can rejuvenate the patient’s overall appearance.