Everyone should feel comfortable in their own skin, and for some of us a mini face lift surgery can help. At Panthea, we perform a range of cosmetic surgeries for patients in Sydney and Canberra. Our surgeon is exceptionally skilled at what he does and has years of experience to ensure a professional service for all those that come to us.
If you’ve been considering some form a plastic surgery, a mini face lift could be the way to go. Find out more by booking a consultation today.
Why Choose Us for Your Mini Facelift Surgery
Every face is unique and different, comprising of a complex three-dimensional structure. And at Panthea, we make sure to treat every one of our patients with the care and attention they deserve.
The principal surgeon at Panthea Clinics, Dr Farhadieh, has special interest, extended training and expertise in facial aesthetic surgery. You can have peace of mind to know that you are in trusted hands if you choose to have a mini facelift with us.
We understand the when it comes to face lift surgeries, even the mini ones, there cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach. Every procedure will be tailored to the facial structure and requests of each individual patient to ensure the best aesthetic outcome.
Panthea: Canberra and Sydney’s Trusted Choice
If you want to learn how a mini facelift surgery can change the aesthetics of your face, please do not hesitate to book an appointment at our Sydney or Canberra clinic.
Our surgeon will always put you at the forefront when it comes to any procedure. Throughout your surgical journey, you will be given all the necessary information and potential risks, so you fully understand what you have committed to. If you have any questions at all, our clinical team will be more than happy to talk you through them. We will be there to guide you every step of the way until you are satisfied with the image you desire. Panthea Clinics also offer abdominoplasty, nose jobs, neck lifts, breast augmentation, breast reduction and much more.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. There are some general risks associated with ANY operation, which include:
a) Infection in surgical wounds with resultant redness, pain and possible discharge. In severe cases, wounds could break open and need to be washed out and debrided prior to being closed.
b) Possible bleeding in surgical wound(s) with swelling or bruising.
c) Secretions may accumulate in the lungs and cause a chest infection.
d) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
e) Death is possible during or after an operation following severe complications.
f) Smoking significantly increases the risk of complications. Therefore, you should completely stop smoking at least 4 weeks prior to surgery, and refrain from smoking for at least 4 weeks.
2. The following facts, risks and complications apply specifically to THIS operation:
a) There are always scars following this procedure. The location and extent have been explained in full. Every effort will be made to make them as inconspicuous as possible.
1. This may be simply in front of or into the hairline, ear and extending to behind the ear into the hairline.
2. And/or include a 4-5 cm incision under the chin.
3. Thickening or poor aesthetic healing may follow any surgical scar.
b) Delayed healing at times occurs along the margins of the incisions and occasionally there is some loss along the skin edges requiring prolonged dressings or additional surgery for correction. This is more common in smokers and men. The areas of loss often heal with excellent aesthetic outcome occasionally requiring secondary surgery.
c) Smokers have a significantly greater risk of skin loss and wound healing complications. Dr Farhadieh expects an undertaking of not smoking for 4 weeks prior and 4 weeks after the surgery.
d) There will be swelling in the face, which may occasionally persist for several weeks and, in rare cases longer, following the procedure.
e) There may be discolouration of the skin (black and blue) for a few weeks.
f) There may be scattered areas of numbness over the face and neck following surgery, which may persist for an indefinite period of time; usually this settles completely within the first few months from surgery. Very rarely there may be burning or pain as the result of the surgery in the related operated field. Whilst this often settles down with time it may be permanent.
g) No guarantee has been made as to the amount of improvement either in terms of apparent age or the permanency of the result.
h) Some patients may develop hypertrophic scars or keloids, which may require additional treatment and incur extra costs payable by the patient. I realise this can happen even though the surgery has been performed correctly and without complication.
i) Any special conditions I may have, such as high blood pressure, etc., means my risk of undesirable side effects is greater than normal and I have considered that factor for added risk in my decision of whether or not to proceed with the surgery.
j) It is possible, though unusual (<2%), to experience a bleeding episode during or immediately after surgery. Should postoperative bleeding occur, it may require emergency treatment and surgery to drain accumulated blood, and/or a blood transfusion. I will not take any Aspirin or anti-inflammatory medication for ten days before and after surgery, as this may increase the risk of bleeding.
k) Infection is unusual after this type of surgery. Should an infection occur, treatment including antibiotics or additional surgery may be necessary.
l) Deeper structures such as nerves, blood vessels and muscles may be damaged during the course of the surgery. The potential for this to occur varies depends on where in the body surgery is being performed. Injury to deeper structures may be temporary or permanent. Most serious complication of permanent facial nerve injury resulting in facial asymmetry is approximately 0.3%-1%. Some temporary weakness in the facial nerve branches is expected from the surgery (up to 10% of cases).
m) Salivary gland leaks may occur as the result of surgery requiring further treatment and impacting the final outcome.
n) Although rare, any asymmetry as a result of facial nerve or musculature manipulation or damaged may require revision surgery in time and may never be completely rectified.
o) Scarring may be hypertrophic, keloid unsightly and may be permanent.
p) You may not be satisfied with the final aesethetic results.
q) Bone substitutes may be necessary in some cases to achieve optimal facial harmony and long last results. This increases both the time and cost of surgery as it incurs a separate cost for the material. In rare cases these may become infected and require excision.
r) It is recognised that, during the course of the operation, unforeseen conditions may necessitate additional or different procedures than those outlined. Also, emergency conditions may require performance of additional medical procedures.
s) The practice of medicine and surgery is not an exact science, and no guarantees can been made to me as to the results of the operation or procedure; nor are there any guarantees against unfavourable results.
t) The aim of face and neck lift surgery is improvement rather than perfection. Further operations may occasionally be required to improve the results.
