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The one stitch mini facelift is ideal for individuals who do not feel that they need or want a full face lift, but have noticed changes to their faces (like sagging skin in the lower face) that they would like to alter.
The procedure is less invasive than that of a full face lift and can be carried out under local anaesthetic which reduces many of the risks associated with surgery. It has more subtle results than a face lift yet uses a similar technique to achieve a firmer appearance. This procedure takes approximately forty five minutes to perform and recovery is quick. Patients can usually return to work within 3 to 7 days.
I was first introduced to the idea of the technique by Mr Paul Levick, a Plastic Surgeon colleague of mine who had used it for many years in retightening facelifts. I then came across a modification of the technique by Dr R Calambria, a Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon who made use of the skin that is normally discarded to provide a stronger and more lasting effect.
I have since modified it myself by using a barbed suture(thread) which provides better tightening of the skin without the need for knots. This allows easier stitching, less puckering and fewer problems with the knots from traditional sutures.
When combined with Botox to lift and smoothen out lines in the upper face, and dermal fillers to replace volume loss in the mid face, the one stitch mini facelift can produce a more dramatic facial rejuvenation. This combination is the closest to an effective non surgical facelift.
Mrs Kat was invited to speak on the one stitch mini facelift at the inaugural meeting of the European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery(ECAMS) in November 2013. The meeting was held in the beautiful city of Barcelona where she had the opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from colleagues from around Europe.
Interest in the technique was keen and we have had many requests for visits to the clinic to observe the surgery. Mrs Kat continues to modify the technique and have developed the two stitch mini facelift to give a longer lasting effect.
45 mins
Local Anaesthetic
Daycase
1 day
Bruising, swelling, temporary numbness, temporary skin irregularity
Infection, bad scarring, asymmetry, bleeding, permanent numbness, delayed wound healing, early re-sagging
1 week, 3 months (after surgery)
0 - 3 days
2 weeks post-op - walking, 4 weeks post-op - everything
2 weeks until final result scars continue to improve over 18 months
The surgeon will mark the area with pen - within the temporal hairline and extending down the face for 2 cm, in front of the ears. The area is injected with local anaesthetic (this might sting a little). The surgeon will check that the area is numb. The incisions are made. The muscles and tissues are pulled into place. The area is stitched into place. The looseness in the lower face tightens
Mini Face Lift (1 Stitch)
From £3,920
Mini Face Lift (2 Stitch)
From £6,100
MACS Face Lift
From £6,765
Extended MACS Lift (SMAS)
From £7,600
Neck Lift
From £7,600
If you are a prospective patient, please download the informed consent form below. This includes information about the treatment, potential risks and contraindications.
