Total face rejuvenation: mini-lifting

Due to the natural aging process and to genetic factors, the fibroblasts (present in our skin at dermis level) reduce the synthesis of those components (collagen, elastic fibers, hyaluronic acid) that provide tone, elasticity and firmness to the skin. In addition, also the facial muscles lose tone. Consequently, in some areas the skin slackens and in other areas some furrows (wrinkles) are formed.

When skin laxity is in its early stages, aesthetic doctors can use minimally-invasive techniques aimed at stimulating skin regeneration, like CO2 fractional laser, bio-revitalization, peeling.

But if laxity is severe – and eventually there are also wrinkles – mini-lifting is the best option because:

• It acts on the whole face, in a balanced and natural way
• It acts both on skin laxity and on wrinkles in a resolutive way
• It delivers long-lasting results
• It’s more tolerated than traditional lifting and recovery time is faster
• In only one session

Mini-lifting: how does it work?

Mini-lifting is a surgery performed under local anesthesia; the surgeon makes mini-incisions and “stretches” the skin, eliminating excess skin; finally, he sutures. The surgery lasts about 90 minutes and the patient can leave the clinic the very same day.

Recovery time is about one week; in this period, swelling and face rigidity can occur, but they disappear within a few weeks. Instead, scars are immediately nearly invisible as they are placed in hidden areas.

The results are excellent: the skin is lifted, wrinkles are smoothed and the face looks younger and natural, for many years. Not to mention that, if compared with traditional lifting, mini-lifting has less possible post-op complications (infections, nerves damage, poor wounds healing …) and faster recovery time.

Learn more about mini-lifting.

Clinica del Viso is a medical clinic, specialized exclusively in face surgery and face esthetic medicine– notably, in blepharoplasty – thanks to:

– a specialist plastic surgeon (Dr. Christophe Buratto)

– a surgery room specifically designed for face surgery and with the most advanced equipment

– a qualified, consolidated and empathetic surgical and assistance staff.