Ah! The weekend face lift has been the buzzword since quite sometime for 40 something or older, but below 60 or thereabouts. Less evasive and extensive than a proper face lift surgery, more and more women are going for this. It is fast, convenient and heals faster. Moreover, anything to look younger, right? That is the reason why women have been floored by this smaller cousin of a proper face lift. What's more, the cost of this procedure much less than a full-fledged surgical procedure. Although, if you have made up your mind to get either of these done, the cost should not be a factor. Still, let us take a look at the prices of mini face lifts.
What is a Mini Face Lift
Mini face lifts are mainly used for tightening the skin of the lower area of the face, that is the neck, chin or the jowls. These are mostly the problem areas which become prominent during the aging process. There are 2 types - anterior mini face lift and posterior face lift. The basic process is that the surgeon makes an incision either in the front of the ear or behind it. Then the skin is pulled, tightened and sutured. All this takes around 90 minutes and later it takes a week or two for healing (which is why it is called a weekend face lift). It lasts for around 5 to 7 years, according to physicians.
How Much Does a Mini Face lift Cost?
Let us get straight to the point and to mini face lift cost. Average cost of mini face lift is around $5,000. On the lower side it is around $3,500 and it can go up to $7,000. So when you compare it with a standard face lift surgery, it very cheap. It of course depends on each particular case. The upper limit of a mini face lift is where the standard face lift price starts. All the same there are a number of factors which influence this price and they have been described by The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Some of the prominent ones are the surgeon's fees, facility fee, medication and surgical garments.
The surgeon's charges depend on the location of his or her clinic, reputation and demand. The more reputed the surgeon the higher his fees. Likewise, a lesser known surgeon with a clinic in not a very posh or upmarket area are most likely to cost less. Moreover, when it comes to the hospital stay, it is not required post a mini face lift. Moreover, only topical anesthesia is used as against the proper anesthesia. You will however, have to pay for medication, post face lift care, surgical garments and medical testing. These factors are the same as determining standard face lift prices.
Other Cost Considerations
I am sure after reading about mini face lift prices, you might think twice about going for that little nip and tuck of your face! But if you feel it is necessary and you cannot do without it, you have a number of options. Yes, even if you are cash strapped! Although mini face lifts are not covered by medical insurance as these are considered to be cosmetic procedures, there are ways to sort the financial things out. These days a number of surgeons are generous enough to offer some affordable financing alternatives. These can be monthly payment plans, which divide the charges over a period of a year or several years. This can be talked about in the primary consultation with the surgeon. So you need not let the lack of money in pocket deprive you from looking younger!
However, before you decide to go for this surgery, please make sure that you research the pros and cons of this surgery and then take the decision, with the help of a specialist. I sign off here!
