An initial consultation is a very important part of the surgery. The client tells the surgeon the reasons why they decided to undergo the procedure, and the surgeon explains what the client can expect from the surgery, what results are realistic, and advises them on the most suitable procedure for them. During the consultation, the doctor answers all the client’s questions.

Before each surgery, it is necessary to assess the overall health of each client. With local anesthesia, blood samples can be taken in a laboratory or by a general practitioner or internist.

Mini lift is performed on an outpatient basis and takes approximately 1.5 hours. Before the surgery, the client discusses everything with the surgeon once again, and then receives premedication. In the operating room, we administer a local anesthetic by injection. This may be slightly uncomfortable, but the injection only takes a moment, and the client feels almost nothing during the subsequent operation. The incision is made along the hairline and extends into the ear. As a result, the middle and lower part of the face is lifted, nasolabial wrinkles are reduced and a more defined jawline is created.

Immediately after the procedure, the scar is covered with a plaster and the head is bandaged with a sterile dressing. The client leaves the clinic, and it is necessary to have their transport arranged. A 24-hour hotline is available, which the client can contact if necessary. The next check-up is after five to six days, when we remove the bandage and plaster. The client then disinfects the scars twice a day and applies antibiotic ointment to them.

The stitches are absorbable, but we usually remove any remaining ends during the check-up which takes place two weeks after the surgery. Two weeks after the surgery, the client starts doing gentle pressure massages on the scars and applying silicone cream to them. The scars are less visible after two weeks and barely noticeable after a few months, but it is important to take care of them. Pressure massage should be performed twice a day for several months. The postoperative care bag that the client receives from us after the operation contains all the necessary medications and creams.

If pain occurs during the first few days, it can be relieved with common analgesics. Most clients report pain for the first day or two, but the pain threshold is, of course, individual. There is also a sensation of numbness on the cheeks around the scars. This is related to the reorganization of the nerve endings, and sensitivity returns within a few weeks. Swelling persists for approximately fourteen days, and during this time it is necessary to rest, avoid bending over and physical exertion. In the first few days after the procedure, we recommend eating foods that do not require chewing. You can get back to normal office work after just a few days. Air travel is possible two weeks after the operation.

A mini lift will visually rejuvenate the client and give them a fresh appearance. Of course, it is natural for the client to age after surgery, as no one can stop the natural aging process, but the client´s appearance will be based on the state after the operation, which means that they will still look younger than if they had not undergone the operation. The longevity of a mini lift is individual. Aging is influenced by genetics, but also by lifestyle, sun exposure, smoking, etc. Therefore, it is essential for the clients to continue to take care of their faces also after the operation.

To ensure the best possible effect of the operation, we recommend combining it with other procedures and treatments, if necessary. These may include a deep neck lift, a lip lift, a temporal lift or a brow lift. Fine wrinkles can be smoothed out by Morpheus 8 radiofrequency or CO2 laser. It is advisable to take care of your complexion, both through regular visits to a cosmetician or beautician and, in older age, through treatments such as CO2 laser or radiofrequency. These treatments increase skin elasticity and significantly slow down the aging process.

No surgery is completely risk-free. However, these risks are minimized by a skilled and experienced surgeon, adherence to preoperative instructions, and conscientious postoperative care. The client is informed of the most common risks before surgery.