Mini facelift in Frankfurt for jowls
The mini facelift:
At a glance
Cost
Mini facelift: from €5,500
plus anesthesia, clinic and, if applicable, the cost of 1 overnight stay
Duration
1.5 to 2 hours
Anesthesia
General anesthesia, if applicable local anesthesia with twilight sedation
Hospital stay
Outpatient, if applicable 1 overnight stay
Back to social life
After 10 to 14 days
Sports
After 3 to 4 weeks
Aftercare
Suture removal after 7 to 10 days, facial bandage for 7 days, lymphatic drainage, regular follow-up appointments as agreed
Gently correct the first signs of skin aging: mini facelift with Dr. Nichlos
From around the mid-30s or early 40s, the first age-related changes in the face become visible when you look in the mirror. The cause is a gradual loss of skin firmness and gravity, which makes the tissue in the midface sink slightly downward. This often shows as loosened, slightly sagging cheeks and a jawline that is no longer as clearly defined. This process is completely natural, but it can bother your sense of aesthetics and, over time, wear on your self-confidence. Many patients therefore want to counteract it early.
Simple injections with a filler such as hyaluronic acid usually do not bring a satisfactory improvement for slightly sagging areas of the face, and for a larger operation such as the classic facelift it is often still much too early. The mini facelift offers a good middle path.
In this comparatively small procedure, Dr. Nichlos treats only the affected areas of the cheeks and jaw, tightens them gently and removes excess skin. As a result, the corners of the mouth look less tired, the cheeks fuller, the chin line clearer and the face overall fresher and younger. For a natural-looking result, however, experience is needed, which Dr. Nichlos brings as a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery. Schedule a no-obligation consultation now!
What is a mini facelift?
A mini facelift is a comparatively gentle surgical procedure for tightening mild to moderate age-related changes in the face. The focus is mainly on the cheek area, the corners of the mouth and the jawline, that is, areas where the first signs of skin laxity often appear. In contrast to the classic facelift, the mini facelift is deliberately limited to these areas and is especially suitable for patients who want to address age-related changes early without undergoing major facial surgery.
Experiences with the mini facelift at Dr. Nichlos
What are the benefits of a mini facelift in Frankfurt?
Specialist for mini facelifts in Frankfurt
Dr. med. Emmanouil Nichlos has specialized in mini facelifts and gentle techniques for facial rejuvenation for over 17 years.
Through modern, gentle techniques, Dr. Nichlos ensures natural results and a quick recovery. Dr. Nichlos personally looks after freshly operated patients. In the first 24 hours after the operation, he is available to them for questions or problems.
What speaks in favor of a mini facelift?
Most patients decide on a minilift when their reflection no longer matches how they feel in their own body. In our experience, this happens more often from the mid-30s onward. Many still feel young and fit, but the lower half of the face looks tired and slack. This discrepancy often leads to dissatisfaction with one’s own appearance and the wish to change something about it with the help of aesthetic plastic surgery.
The mini facelift is a perfect fit here, as it addresses typical first signs of skin aging such as wrinkles around the mouth and cheeks and incipient skin laxity. However, the procedure is not equally well suited for everyone. If the skin’s aging process is already too advanced, the mini facelift no longer delivers the desired result. This is the case with:
- Very deeply etched wrinkles across the entire face.
- Very severely loosened skin (so-called “turkey neck“).
- Massive excess skin that requires extensive removal.
In these situations, the desired effect can often only be achieved with a classic facelift. We determine the best path for you together. Dr. Nichlos analyzes your face at our practice in Frankfurt and finds the treatment that best fits your wishes.
Mini facelift vs. classic facelift: A short comparison
The mini facelift is a gentle alternative to the classic facelift. Both methods pursue the same goal: visibly rejuvenating the face through a lift. With the minilift, however, Dr. med. Nichlos focuses specifically on the typical problem zones in the lower face. The focus is on:
- Sagging cheeks and the midface.
- Drooping, sad-looking corners of the mouth.
- A jawline that is no longer as clearly defined.
The minilift can also soften nasolabial folds and marionette lines. If needed, the result can be further optimized with hyaluronic acid. Areas such as the eyebrows or the forehead, which are included in the full facelift, are left out of the mini face lift. Concentrating only on the areas that currently bother you brings several advantages:
- Significantly smaller skin incisions are needed, which generally leads to inconspicuously healing scars.
- The procedure is gentler and, depending on the findings, can also be performed under local anesthesia with twilight sedation.
- The operating time is shorter (1.5 to 2 hours compared to 2 to 4 hours for the SMAS facelift).
- The wound area is smaller, heals faster and requires only short downtime.
- Thanks to the gentle lift, the result looks natural and not “operated on.”
It must also be mentioned, however, that the results of a minilift do not last as long (about 5 years) as those of a full facelift (about 10 years or more).
What happens before the operation?
Before the mini facelift, a personal consultation is very important. In it, you discuss with Dr. Nichlos the results of the preliminary examination and what wishes and expectations you have for the procedure. The specialist explains which changes can be achieved with the lifting technique and where its limits lie, so that you have realistic expectations.
Dr. Nichlos also informs you about the exact course of the face lift, anesthesia options, possible risks, and the necessary preparation and aftercare. You can of course ask your own questions at any time. After the preliminary examination and the personal consultation, we prepare an individual treatment plan based on the examination results and your wishes, as well as a detailed overview of all expected costs.
How does the mini facelift work in Frankfurt?
Immediately before the operation, we check your state of health and, if applicable, your blood values. If you take blood-thinning medication, you should stop it about 2 weeks before the procedure, in consultation with Dr. Nichlos and your family doctor, and also avoid nicotine during this time. This helps prevent complications during the procedure and during wound healing.
The procedure usually takes place under general anesthesia, depending on the findings also under local anesthesia with twilight sedation, in the modern operating rooms of the affiliated clinic in Frankfurt. As soon as all preparations are complete and the anesthesia takes effect, Dr. Nichlos begins making the small incisions required for the mini facelift. The incisions usually run in front of and behind the ears, in some cases also along the hairline. There the skin is released, lifted and carefully tightened. The specialist then removes the excess skin and carefully sutures the wound edges together.
Healing after the mini facelift: What you should keep in mind
For the surgical wounds in the face to heal well, your cooperation is needed. After the mini lift, therefore, pay particular attention to the following:
- Give yourself rest in the first few days and take it easy physically.
- Gently cool the cheek area (not ice cold!). This reduces swelling.
- Avoid heat and direct sun (including sauna and tanning bed visits).
- Consistently avoid sports for at least 3 to 4 weeks.
You wear the facial bandage for 7 days, and the sutures are removed after 7 to 10 days. Lymphatic drainage and follow-up appointments take place as agreed.
What are the risks of a mini facelift?
Overall, the risks of a mini facelift are significantly lower than with a classic facelift. Nevertheless, as with any surgical procedure, there are general surgical risks here that can never be ruled out completely. In very rare cases, these include:
- Infections
- Secondary bleeding
- Wound healing disorders
- Temporary circulatory disorders
- Numbness in the treated area
Much more likely with a mini facelift, however, are common side effects that are part of the normal healing process. These include:
- Swelling, redness and small bruises
- Sensory disturbances around the ears
- Mild to moderate wound pain
- A slight feeling of tightness
These symptoms usually subside quickly on their own. You can support this process by gently cooling the area.
How much does a mini facelift cost in Frankfurt?
What is included in the price?
The cost of a mini facelift is made up of several components. These usually include:
- detailed consultation (€100, fully credited if you go ahead with the treatment)
- individual analysis of the facial areas and treatment planning
- surgeon’s fee for the surgical procedure
- medical care during the operation
- aftercare and follow-up appointments
In addition, anesthesia and clinic fees apply, as the mini facelift is performed in a specialized clinic. Depending on how things go, an overnight stay in the clinic may also be planned.
The cost of a mini facelift depends mainly on the extent of the tightening and on your individual anatomy. Since this procedure mainly treats the lower third of the face, a mini facelift is generally less involved than a classic facelift.
At our practice in Frankfurt, the cost of a mini facelift generally starts at:
- Mini facelift: from €5,500
The exact price depends, among other things, on how pronounced the skin laxity is in the area of the cheeks and jawline and on which surgical technique is used to achieve a natural result. After a personal examination, Dr. med. Nichlos prepares an individual treatment and cost plan in which all services are listed transparently.
Can you finance a mini facelift?
So that you can plan your treatment flexibly, financing in monthly installments is also available for a mini facelift.
Financing is handled through an experienced financing partner and can be tailored to your personal financial situation. This way you can conveniently settle the cost of the procedure with a monthly installment.
We are happy to inform you about the requirements and the financing process in a consultation.
Finance your desired treatment flexibly
You can conveniently pay your treatment costs in monthly installments, tailored to your financial situation. The application is straightforward, and processing is handled by our financing partner.
Your benefits at a glance:
- Flexible monthly installments for medical and cosmetic services
- Terms of up to 72 months to choose from
- Financing also possible for smaller amounts
- Desired amount and installment size freely selectable
- Attractive terms with an effective annual interest rate of 9.90% and a fixed borrowing rate of 9.48%
- Apply conveniently online or submit the form as a PDF
- Financing only through participating partners, subject to credit approval
Non-binding example calculation from a financing amount of €300 with an effective annual interest rate of 9.90% and a fixed borrowing rate of 9.48%. Financing only through participating partners, subject to credit approval.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. med. Emmanouil Nichlos
Dr. med. Emmanouil Nichlos is a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery in Frankfurt and has specialized in mini facelifts and aesthetic treatments for gentle facial rejuvenation for over 17 years.
The content of this page has been personally reviewed by him and reflects the current medical knowledge in plastic and aesthetic surgery.
Frequently asked questions about the mini facelift in Frankfurt
Will a mini facelift leave scars?
Every surgical incision leaves a scar. But the incisions made in a mini facelift are so fine and run in discreet places (around the ears and the hairline) that the scars generally heal inconspicuously.
How does the result differ from non-surgical methods?
In a mini facelift, Dr. Nichlos removes larger amounts of excess skin, tightens the remaining skin and thus lifts areas of the cheeks, corners of the mouth and chin that have sagged with age. Particularly good effects can be achieved with loosened facial skin, “jowls” and a blurred chin line. Fillers such as hyaluronic acid mainly compensate for the age-related loss of volume in the skin and thereby smooth fine lines. They can also lift tissue slightly, but do not replace a surgical lift.
The effects achieved with non-surgical methods are limited and must be refreshed regularly to last longer. The result of a mini facelift lasts longer, since it not only adds volume but repositions the skin.
Is a mini facelift also suitable for men?
Yes. What matters is not gender but the findings: mild to moderate laxity of the cheeks, corners of the mouth and jawline. With more pronounced laxity, a SMAS lift or a classic facelift is often the better choice.
What does minilift or mini facelift mean?
Minilift is another name for the mini facelift. Dr. Nichlos specifically treats the cheeks, corners of the mouth and jawline, makes only small incisions in front of and behind the ears, in some cases also along the hairline, and removes excess skin. Areas such as the eyebrows or forehead are left out of this lift.
What is the difference between a mini facelift and a SMAS lift?
The mini facelift concentrates on the lower third of the face and is suitable for mild to moderate laxity. In a SMAS lift, Dr. Nichlos also involves the deeper SMAS layer, lifts it and fixes it in a new position. This is more involved and is an option for more pronounced laxity. The page on the facelift gives an overview of all techniques.
Why are some patients dissatisfied after a mini facelift?
Dissatisfaction can arise when the procedure and the findings do not match or when expectations do not fit what can be achieved. That is why Dr. Nichlos explains in the consultation in Frankfurt which changes can be achieved with the lifting technique and where its limits lie. With advanced skin aging, a mini facelift is often not the right choice; in that case, talk with him about a SMAS lift or a classic facelift.
What does the healing process look like after a mini facelift?
After the procedure, a feeling of tightness, swelling, redness and small bruises are normal. They usually subside quickly on their own, and gentle cooling helps. Give yourself rest in the first few days, avoid heat and direct sun, and avoid sports for at least 3 to 4 weeks. The sutures are removed after 7 to 10 days, and you are socially presentable after about 10 to 14 days.
Does health insurance cover a mini facelift?
No, as a rule not. A mini facelift is an aesthetic procedure and is not covered by health insurance. Dr. Nichlos’ practice in Frankfurt is a private practice without statutory health insurance accreditation and bills privately: it treats only self-pay patients and privately insured patients with a medical indication. The cost starts at €5,500 plus anesthesia, clinic and, if applicable, an overnight stay.
Your practice in Frankfurt’s Westend
At our practice on Grüneburgweg, Dr. Nichlos takes the time for your personal consultation. Bright rooms, short distances and a calm atmosphere help you feel well looked after from your first appointment.
Preliminary examination, consultation and aftercare take place here. Dr. Nichlos performs the surgery itself at the affiliated clinic in Frankfurt.
Plastic Surgery Dr. Emmanouil Nichlos
Grüneburgweg 95, 60323 Frankfurt am Main
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Does it bother you that your face looks more tired, perhaps even older, than you feel? A mini facelift gives you the chance to turn back the clock a little and, thanks to Dr. Nichlos’ expertise, keep your natural facial features. Schedule a no-obligation consultation now and let us find out whether the procedure is right for you.
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