If you are someone in your middle age years then it will be no surprise to find your skin does not have the same elasticity that it used to have
. The reason for this is because as you get older there is a noticeable decrease in muscle tone in the skin. The downside of this condition is that it causes saggy skin and jowls to form in and around the middle and lower portion of the facial area. Fortunately with rapid advances in plastic surgery techniques and the use of modern technology people wanting to turn back the clock so they can have a more youthful look can simply arrange to have a cosmetic surgical procedure known as the mini face lift or "S" lift.
The advantage of having this particular procedure is there is a short recovery period in most instances because depending on the amount of work required to be done, there is no need for a general anesthetic. Also, because the incision is made behind the ear a smaller scar can be made that is hidden behind the hairline which means it is virtually unnoticeable. The mini face lift is also popular because of the lower cost when compared to the more invasive full face lift which requires a general anesthetic and necessitates a longer stay in hospital. The opportunity to therefore lift a tired jowly looking face so that it is given a fresh youthful look is an attractive option for many middle aged folk who may be put off by the expense.
With the jowls gone and a brighter look after having mini face lift surgery, a patient generally should feel more confident and have self-assured. A candidate for mini face lift surgery would be a person beginning to show early signs of aging such as saggy jowls and wants a less invasive procedure. However, if someone wanted to correct deep wrinkles in the brow and forehead area then traditional face lift surgery would be the best option. The merits and qualities of all surgical procedures of course need to be discussed with a medical specialist or a plastic surgeon that specializes in the particular procedure being contemplated.