One Stitch Facelift

• Cosmetic Surgery
• Face & Eyes
• Micro-Facelift

Medically Reviewed April 2023, by Mr. Bryan Mayou (GMC: 1414396) - founder of the Cadogan Clinic and one of the world's leading plastic surgeons

What is Micro-Facelift?

A micro facelift is a new and innovative treatment which is becoming increasingly popular among patients aged between 35 and 50 years old.  This quick and straightforward facelift surgery can make a patient look up to five years younger.

Of all the facelifts available, a micro facelift is by far the least invasive surgical option, which goes some way to explaining its popularity. In fact, it has been dubbed the ‘one stitch facelift ‘as it only involves one incision and one suture. 

The micro facelift is also known as the mid face lift as it targets the middle part of the face, from below the eyelids, around the cheek bones and down to the upper lip. This section of the face is particularly prone to the tell tale signs of aging. These include the common complaints of flat cheeks, hollowed lower eyelids and deeper nasolabial folds - the vertical lines which extend from the nose to the outer area of the mouth. A micro facelift restores the cheekbone structure and volume, resulting in a natural, more youthful, appearance. A one stitch facelift can also be combined with other surgical procedures such as a neck lift or rejuvenating fat injections for a more enhanced result. A micro facelift can also be used to correct lower eyelid retraction left from historical surgeries.

A micro facelift won’t stop the natural aging process, but it certainly slows the process down.  A micro facelift is usually considered as a precursor to a mini or full facelift. These procedures may be more appropriate for older patients.

A micro facelift is more effective than non-surgical procedures such as dermal fillers, as the results are much longer lasting.

Micro-Facelift At a glance

Why do people have it?

People turn to a micro face lift, or a mid face lift, in a bid to tackle the early signs of aging.

This process is further escalated by lifestyle and external factors such as sun exposure, stress, smoking, nutrition and sleep. Our skin produces a protein called collagen. This is what gives our skin a plump, fresh and youthful look. Collagen production diminishes with age and as a result, our skin loses its elasticity, causing it to wrinkle and sag. This laxity can lead to hollows, lines and ridges appearing on the face. You may experience some or all of the following:

• Flattened or sunken cheeks, caused by age-related loss of facial fat
• Deep creases between the lower eyelid and upper cheek, known as tear troughs
• Saggy cheek fat

Deep smile lines, also known as nasolabial folds, which stretch from the bottom of the nose to the mouth corners.
 
The appearance of these natural signs of aging can cause a person to feel self-conscious and anxious about how they appear to others. A micro facelift can help to ease the mind by improving the body, restoring a youthful appearance and giving you back your self-confidence.

Some people may find themselves aging more quickly due to certain lifestyle factors. These can include smoking, excessive exposure to the sun, stress and poor sleep. One or more of these reasons may prompt someone to undergo a micro facelift. In order to maintain the results of the micro facelift for longer, we advise that you try and avoid these factors if at all possible.

A micro face lift can be done with minimal inconvenience, scars and risk.

Who is suitable?

The micro lift is the ideal procedure for anyone in between the ages of 35 to 50 seeking to reverse the preliminary signs of ageing with a minimally invasive alternative to traditional facelift surgery. 

Cadogan Clinic considers individuals fit for the procedure, if all of the following are true of them:

• Over the age of 35
• Physically and psychologically fit and healthy
• Concerned by the ageing profile of their face
• Seeking a minimally invasive alternative to traditional facelift surgery
• Have realistic expectations of what can be achieved by surgery

The cost of a Micro-Facelift

What does it involve?

The micro facelift procedure is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can be performed under local or general anaesthetic (and sedation). The surgery itself is quick and can take as little as just 20 minutes. This means you will be able to go home on the same day as the procedure.

Our expert surgeon will make one single tiny incision in the face in order to move the sub-dermal tissue to its original position, which will give the face a lifted appearance. The surgeon will then proceed to stitch it in place. A micro facelift is a procedure that delivers natural results with no external scarring.

It is generally a painless procedure and any bruising or swelling will subside within five to seven days. The natural ageing process will continue from the point achieved following the procedure.

The procedure is commonly combined with fat transfer to restore lost facial volume. Fat is harvested via liposuction and then used to augment the cheekbones, cheeks, temples, brow, chin and anywhere else where it will improve facial balance and structure.

In some instances, we also isolate stem cells and inject these into strategic areas, to improve skin quality and appearance, improve scars and generally rejuvenate the facial appearance.

There is minimal downtime required following a micro face lift and you will very quickly be able to return to your normal routine.

How does it differ from other facelift procedures?

The micro facelift is less invasive than its sister treatment the mini facelift and far less invasive than a full facelift (rhytidectomy). Whereas the mini and full facelift require several incisions, only one incision is needed for a micro facelift, hence the nickname one stitch facelift.

Of the three procedures, the micro facelift is best suited to younger people, aged from 35 upwards, who are experiencing the very first signs of aging. A mini facelift is for those aged 40 and upwards while the full facelift, a far more drastic surgery, is best suited for older patients with deep set wrinkles and excess skin.

The micro facelift targets the mid section of the face, which displays the first signs of ageing. The mini facelift is a treatment for the lower part of the face, helping to eliminate jowls and saggy skin around the neck area.

The micro facelift can be combined with other procedures, both surgical and non-surgical, to enhance the result. A micro facelift produces longer lastings results than non-surgical alternatives on their own.

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