Though age is not an absolute criterion, the average RT Mini Facelift patient is in their forties or fifties. Those who want to avoid the typical downtime and recovery period of a traditional facelift are excellent candidates for the RT Mini Facelift.

Candidates include people who:

• Have early signs of aging with deepened smile lines
• Cannot take time away from their busy schedules
• Just require a touch up rather than a traditional procedure

There are numerous mini facelift procedures for Houston residents to consider. These procedures attempt to reverse the signs of aging by just tightening the skin, or by using barbed sutures in the face, or by trying to suspend the face with permanent sutures. The results in these procedures are short-lived because these procedures do not address the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) like a traditional facelift.

In general, the technique used for the RT Mini Facelift is the same as in a facelift. The incision is hidden in the hair above the ear and camouflaged in the ear canal, and then gently wraps around the ear lobe and then disappears in the crease behind the ear. The only difference between a traditional facelift process and the RT Mini Facelift is that the RT Mini Facelift addresses a smaller area of concern.

Patients with significant aging and a very heavy neck may be better served by a traditional facelift. This procedure is often performed with other facial enhancement procedures such as eyelid surgery.

RT Mini Facelift patients have their procedure done on an outpatient basis. Because incisions are smaller, bruising and swelling are drastically reduced. Most patients are on their feet the very next day and back to work within 5 days. The RT Lift tightens, repositions, and re-drapes the SMAS just like a traditional facelift, thereby giving the patient a fresh new look that lasts.