Minilift Ultra
The Minilift Ultra as performed at Bray Plastic Surgery is in many respects quite similar to the Basic Minilift. A complete SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) procedure is done to support the elevated skin. Recovery time is about ten to fourteen days with very little bruising. Perhaps the major advantage to the Ultra Minilift is the use of general anesthesia. Our anesthesia personnel are all board certified specialists who are fully trained and have years of anesthesia experience. Being asleep when the procedure is done equates to a pain free experience for the patient. Wake up time in the recovery room is gentle and gradual under the close supervision of our trained recovery staff. Constant monitoring of the patients vital signs is always done before, during and after general anesthesia. Adjunct procedures such as skin resurfacing with our new Cynosure Affirm Co2 laser can be performed simultaneously with the Ultra Minilift.
Who benefits from the Minilift Ultra?
As in most minilift procedures, the patients tend to be younger ranging from late twenties to early forties. Patients who want to reduce the anticipated bruising are afforded the choice of using tissue adhesives that seal off small blood vessels and therefore greatly reduce post-operative bruising. The results of this procedure are designed to turn back the clock on aging patients in a safe, pain-free atmosphere. All minilift procedures of any type are performed at Bray Plastic Surgery’s fully certified operating room.
Extended Minilift
The Extended Minilift as offered at Bray Plastic Surgery is a very successful operation. In fact, this is one if not the most popular aging face procedure. Big box or chain store facelifts use a preset design which often does not satisfy the patient’s needs.
The Extended Minilift offers a range of incisions tailored to each patient. The procedure details are dictated by the absolute findings at the time of surgery and not pre-determined in an office visit. By adapting the operation to the patient’s needs at the time of surgery the extent of tissue undermining and the length of the resulting scar and its camouflage can be altered in real time. This allows for more skin lifting with better muscle support and the best incision length. Also, to improve healing, biological tissue adhesives are used under the skin. Thus, you will have faster healing with bruising reduced by as much as 90%. Patients feel better faster and return to public life sooner.
There are significant financial benefits to the Extended Minilift. The surgical fees are those of the intended procedure even though the actual procedure may be closer to that of a traditional full face lift. In picking the right procedure, remember that all of the various aging face procedures the Basic Minilift, Minilift Ultra and the Extended Minilift provide excellent results that will last over time.
Dr. Bray has been performing minilift procedures for over twenty-five years. After all, it is your face and experience definitely matters. So, if you have questions, call or email us today to set up your complimentary consultation.
