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Facelifts are not only restricted to the traditional platysmaplasty; mid-face lifts and sub-periosteal facelifts are other options. This however does require a prolonged recovery period as it invades the very deepest layers of the face. Some surgeons do question its benefits, and there is also associated risks including muscle and nerve damage.
An alternative to such drastic surgery is a mini-facelift. Becoming increasingly popular, smaller incisions are made with corresponding quicker healing times. For younger patients, this is a good option as the skin is a lot more elastic than an older patient's skin. For the more mature patient with perhaps excessive skin wrinkling or loosening, a mini-face-lift may not provide satisfying results.