Mini Facelift in Shreveport
At our Shreveport practice, double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Lindsey Pennington avoids performing mini facelifts in favor of mini extended deep plane facelifts. These provide longer-lasting and more comprehensive results that retain their quality over time.
What is a Mini Facelift?
The term “mini facelift” is a buzzword used to refer to several different types of facelift techniques. There isn’t a single agreed-upon definition among plastic surgeons for it. Because of this, a mini facelift from one surgeon may deliver different results compared to a mini facelift from another surgeon.
A mini lift generally involves tightening a small amount of skin near the temples. They don’t offer much correction, and the midface still sags after the procedure.
Within a year or two, issues corrected by the mini facelift may occur again. Additionally, after a mini facelift, the natural aging process can cause the face to look unnatural.
Just like other types of facelifts, a mini facelift involves surgery and creates a scar, but the results aren’t nearly as long-lasting.
Because of these factors, Dr. Pennington avoids performing mini facelifts. Instead, she prefers to perform mini extended deep plane facelifts. These offer much better results and involve removing a little less skin than the usual extended deep plane facelift.
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Why Choose Dr. Pennington for a Mini Facelift in Shreveport?
Facelift expert Dr. Lindsey Pennington’s years of experience and high degree of specialized skill make her the perfect choice for your mini extended deep plane facelift in Shreveport. She trained at Tulane University, the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, and Shreveport’s Louisiana Health Sciences Center.
What is the Difference Between a Mini Facelift and a Deep Plane Facelift?
A mini facelift has the same incisions as a deep plane facelift and creates the same scar line. However, beyond this, they are very different techniques and have very different results.
A mini facelift involves removing only a little bit of skin and performing only a small amount of lifting. It doesn’t feature dissection of a large area of tissue. The SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) layer, which is located beneath the fatty tissue layer, is not addressed.
In contrast, a deep plane facelift features dissection down to the sub-SMAS level. Skin is dissected, and ligaments are released in areas where the fat pads and muscles are attached. Because of this, full correction and full lift can be achieved. There isn’t any awkward separation between the front and back areas of the face, and movement stays dynamic and natural.
A mini facelift doesn’t offer long-lasting results, and issues typically spring up again within a year or two. Its results look less natural as time passes. An extended deep plane face lift, on the other hand, creates long-lasting results that continue to look very natural as the years go by.
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Who is a Good Candidate for a Mini Facelift?
To find out if you’re a good candidate for a mini extended deep plane facelift, arrange a consultation at our Shreveport facility. We’re located near Betty Virginia Park, R.W. Norton Art Gallery, and Home2 Suites by Hilton Shreveport.
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How Do I Get on Dr. Pennington's Schedule for a Surgical Consultation?
To get on Dr. Pennington’s schedule, you’ll need to complete the Surgical Consultation form first. This crucial step allows her Patient Care Coordinator, Lindsey to understand your primary concerns and goals. She’ll answer any questions you may have, including cost, recovery, and out-of-town-patient accommodations. If Lindsey determines that you are a good candidate, she’ll arrange your virtual or in-person facelift consultation with Dr. Pennington. Consultations take place at our Shreveport facility, located near Vintage Wine Bar & Spirits, Another Broken Egg Cafe, and Rhino Coffee.
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Where Will My Procedure Be Performed?
Your mini extended deep plane facelift will be performed at Evangeline Suites, Dr. Pennington’s private AAAASF-accredited surgical center.
What Happens During the Procedure?
At the start of a mini extended deep plane facelift at our Shreveport facility, anesthesia is administered. Dr. Pennington creates a precise incision in the temporal hairline. This reaches down in front of the ear, curves around the earlobe, and comes back up into the hairline.
Next, Dr. Pennington dissects the tissues, releases facial ligaments, and lifts from beneath the SMAS. Finally, she seals the incisions and dresses them.
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What is Recovery Like?
Mini extended deep plane facelift recovery will involve following a specialized healing protocol created by Dr. Pennington and her husband.
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How Much Does a Mini Facelift Cost?
The price of a mini extended deep plane facelift from Dr. Pennington varies depending on the details of each individual case.
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Request more information about the problems with mini facelifts and the best facelift option for you—call Dr. Pennington’s office at (318) 330-2252 or fill out our contact form. Our Shreveport clinic is located near restaurants like Silver Star, Superior Steakhouse, Glow Alchemy Kitchen, and Zuzul.