Mini facelift Frankfurt

A personal consultation is very important before the mini facelift. During this consultation, you will discuss the results of the preliminary examination with Dr. Nichlos and what your wishes and expectations are for the procedure. The specialist will explain to you what changes can be achieved with the lifting technique and where its limits lie so that you have realistic expectations.

Dr. Nichlos will also explain the exact procedure of the facelift, anaesthetic options, possible risks and the necessary preparation and aftercare. Of course, you will always have the opportunity to ask your own questions. After the preliminary examination and the personal consultation, we will draw up an individual treatment plan based on the examination results and your wishes, as well as a detailed list of all expected costs.

Immediately before the operation, we will check your state of health and, if necessary, your blood values. If you are taking blood-thinning medication, you should stop taking it – in consultation with Dr. Nichlos and your family doctor – about 2 weeks before the procedure and also refrain from smoking during this time. This will help to avoid complications during the procedure and during wound healing.

The procedure itself takes place under local anesthesia with twilight sleep or under general anesthesia in the modern operating rooms of the Berger Klinik in Frankfurt. As soon as all preparations have been completed and the anaesthetic has taken effect, Dr. Nichlos begins to make the small incisions required for the mini facelift. The incisions are usually made in front of and behind the ears, sometimes also along the hairline. There, the skin is loosened, lifted and carefully tightened. The specialist then removes the excess skin and carefully sutures the edges of the wound together.

Your help is needed so that the surgical wounds in the facial region can heal well. You should therefore pay particular attention to the following things after the mini-lift:

• Allow yourself to rest during the first few days and take it easy physically.
• Carefully cool the cheek area (not ice cold!). This reduces swelling.
• Avoid heat and direct sun (incl. sauna and solarium visits).
• Do not exercise for at least 1-2 weeks.

Overall, the risks associated with a mini facelift are significantly lower than with a classic facelift. Nevertheless, as with any surgical procedure, there are general surgical risks that can never be completely ruled out. These include in very rare cases:

• Infections
• Post-bleeding
• Wound healing disorders
• temporary circulatory disorders
• Numbness in the treatment area

However, it is much more likely that the mini facelift will be accompanied by completely harmless side effects that are part of the normal healing process. These include

• Swelling, redness and small bruises
• Sensory disorders in the area of the ears
• Mild to moderate wound pain
• A slight feeling of tension

These symptoms usually subside quickly on their own. You can support this process by carefully cooling the area.