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What is mini facelift surgery ?

Mini facelift surgery is generally appropriate for man and woman who show aging in the mid-face. Mini face lift surgery is a best option for those people who have not many amount of excess skins between jawline and cheek lines or just minor amount of excess skin around jawline and cheek areas.

Mini facelift only targets the lower portion of face, the best age to get mini facelift and get the best results is in 48 to 58. This is because the top portion of the face is still relatively tight and smooth. The bottom part of the face is where most of the work is a need.

The method of Mini Facelift surgery is by SMAS technique. This definition technique is to improve the jawlines and cheeks by cosmetic surgery. The objective by a mini face lift surgery do not stop the aging process but merely “set the clock back.” The results mini facelift (SMAS) often can last for a decade or in some cases, even longer.

Mini facelift surgery may be performed under Local Anesthesia (day surgery) or General Anesthesia (one night in a hospital).

For those who consider mini face lift surgery are able to combine as multiple procedures. These are included upper and-or- lower eyelid (Blepharoplasty) at the same time.

Wether a Mini Facelift surgery or a Full Facelift surgery, your doctor is in the best position to address these issues and for that reason frank and open dialogue is recommended to avoid any misunderstanding. This is important that the person should be in a realistic about what cosmetic surgery can and cannot do.

A Mini Facelift surgery is performed by Dr.Preecha Tiewtranon MD, Dr.Burin Wangjiraniran MD FRCST and Dr.Sutin Khobunsongserm MD (Board of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Thailand). The surgery is performed at affiliated international standard hospitals (JCI accredited), if under General Anesthesia. The surgery is performed at Preecha Aesthetic Institute, if under Local Anesthesia. Consultation, medical health checks and follow up are appoints at Preecha Aesthetic Institute.

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best candidate mini facelift

Best candidate for Mini Facelift surgery.

  • Jowls and cheeks developing wrinkle
  • Deep of the fold lines between the nose and corner of the mouth
  • The skin overall face causing sagging
  • Improve your appearance
  • Emotion stability is one of the most important factors
  • Achieve refreshed look
  • Good health condition

Package is included under Local Anesthesia

Mini Facelift surgery is included within a package under Local Anesthesia 〈Day surgery〉

  • Medical equipment and Medical supplies
  • Doctor fees
  • Medical treatments
  • Local anesthesia fees
  • Nursing services
  • Take home medication
  • Post op cares
  • Transportation pick up (optional)

package is included under General Anesthesia

Package is include Mini Facelift surgery under General Anesthesia 〈1 night in hospital〉

  • Accommodation for 1 night in hospital private room after surgery (JCI accredited)
  • Operating room charges: OR room use, recovery room, scrub & circulate nurse
  • Regular menu food charges (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Laboratory testing: necessary for the procedure as CBC, EKG, UA, anti HIV, chest x-ray
    (If age over 45 need to check cardiology. An extra charge is 100 US Dollars + -)
  • Medical equipment and medical supplies
  • General anesthesia - pre anesthetic drugs, anesthesia and medical gas (oxygen, nitrous oxide)
  • Medical treatments
  • Doctor fees
  • General anesthesia fees
  • Nursing services
  • Take home medication and supplies
  • Post op cares
  • Transportation pick up (optional)

PREECHA AESTHETIC INSTITUTE AND AFFILIATED HOSPITALS - JCI-ACCREDITED INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALS

  • Surgical is performed at Preecha Aesthetic Institute ⇒ Local Anesthesia ⇒ Day surgery.

Preecha Aesthetic Institute is the first multidisciplinary Aesthetic and Reconstructive center also well known as the pioneer in Sex Reassignment Surgery Thailand since 1980. The center has the most advanced 10 consultation rooms, 6 operation rooms with equipment to any leading Aesthetic Plastic Surgery completed with recovery rooms and the internationally accepted standard of hygienic system.

  • Mini facelift surgery is performed under General Anesthesia (required one night in hospital).

All cases under General Anesthesia, PAI's using two major private International Standard Hospitals affiliated - JCI accredited for healthcare promoting center located in Bangkok under the philosophy of "World class quality with Thai hospitality", private patient rooms, 230 - 500 beds, modern medical technology, equipment and hospital receiving accreditation for high-quality.

  • Consultation, Medical Health Checks and Follow up are appointments at Preecha Aesthetic Institute.
  • Two international standard hospitals - JCI accredited International Hospitals.
  • Surgical will performed at affiliated hospitals ⇒ General Anesthesia ⇒ International Standard Hospital.
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Preecha Aesthetic Institute

International Standard Hospital (JCI accredited)

Affiliated Hospital

Affiliated Hospital

SERVICE ACCOMMODATION

  • Transportation pick up from airport –hotel-clinic-hospital-airport as well as follow up period (optional)
  • Hotel reservation 2 km from Preecha Aesthetic Institute 
  • Interpreter services with any language

RISKs OF mini facelift surgery

Risks of mini facelift surgery ¦ All surgery carries risks but can minimize by closely following your surgeon’s advice follow cares during the healing process, while rare include bleeding, numbness, swelling and skin irregularities.

QUESTION, APPOINTMENT AND SCHEDULE

Mini Facelift surgery is performed by Dr.Sutin Khobunsongserm MD, Dr.Burin Wangjiraniran MD FRCST and Dr.Preecha Tiewtranon MD (Board of Plastic & Reconstructive surgery) under General Anesthesia or Local Anesthesia.

Dr.Preecha Tiewtranon MD, Dr.Burin Wangjiraniran MD and Dr.Sutin Khobunsongserm MD

All your questions will be direct answers from PAI's doctor.

  1. Write your question, interest
  2. List your expectations or procedure that you are interest and give us your detail as possible
  3. Email to us at consult@pai.co.th
  4. We will get back to you shortly after receive your question

Once all are confirmed. To set up direct consultation and schedule surgery date.

  • Plan your available date to be surgery and departure from Bangkok
  • We will confirm you for surgery date
  • You may start to book your airline ticket
  • We will confirm you all detail and hotel booking, if require
  • For transportation to be pick up from the airport, we need you to confirm your airline flight itinerary

HEALTH CONCERN

An extra charge is 50% from surgery fee, if HIV +

  • CD 4 must be 500 +
  • Viral load must undetectable

SAMPLE RESULT MINI FACELIFT

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Mini Facelift. Before and After ten days.

SAMPLE RESULT MINI FACELIFT

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Mini Facelift. Before and After seven days and After one year.

SAMPLE RESULT MINI FACELIFT

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Mini Facelift. Before and After seven days.

Set up an appointment with us

1. Write your question, interest at consult us in program form

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2. Via email consult@pai.co.th

2.1 list your expectations or procedure that you are interest and give us your detail as possible
2.2 email to us
2.3 We will get back to you shortly after receive your question with recommendation from specialize surgeon

Once you know your planning date for surgery. Here is the next step:

1. Consultation with us via email for details and procedure
2. Plan your available date to be surgery and departure from Bangkok
3. We will confirm you for surgery date
4. You may start to book your airline ticket
5. We will confirm you all detail and hotel booking, if require
6. For transportation to be pick up from the airport, we can do for you as optional

surgical details:

Mini Facelift surgery's preparation.

  • Inform us about any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), and all medications you are
    taking (both prescription and non-prescription).
  • No Aspirin 2 days before surgery.
  • Stop vitamin E Oil 1 day before surgery.
  • Stop smoking 2 days and a month after surgery.
  • Tell doctor if you have any serious medical condition(s).
  • Plan to be in Thailand at least 12 days all together.

 

Things should be prepare after mini face lift surgery.

  • Button-up shirts in large sizes
  • Slip-on shoes or slippers
  • Phone charger, long phone charger
  • Books, magazines
  • Travel neck pillow

 

Oversea patients :

  • Day 0 - Arrival date
  • Day 1 - Consultation and Prepare for Laboratory Testing
  • Day 2 and 3 - Surgery and 1 night in hospital private room after surgery
  • Day 3 - Discharge from hospital
  • Day 3 to Day 12 - Stay in hotel for recovery period and follow up on doctor appointment
  • Day 12 - Able to fly back home with stitches/sutures and any local doctor can be remove at home (safe to fly) but if the patient's prefer fully removed stitches must stay until day 16.

Local patients:

  • Day 1 - Direct consultation, medical health exams and plan surgery date
  • Day 2 - Surgery date (day surgery)
  • Day 3 - Follow up 
  • Day 12 - Stitches removal and final checks

 

Mini facelift can only be performed surgically; minimally invasive rejuvenation treatments cannot achieve the same results, but may help delay the time at which a facelift becomes appropriate and complement the results of surgery.

Mini facelift surgical procedure (SMAS) - shorter incisions at the temples, continuing around the ear. SMAS facelift technique is to improving the jawline's definition as well as lift up cheek mass securely without placing the skin under greater than normal tension.

The surgeon will lift the facial tissue and muscle beneath the skin higher and removes the excess skin. Then the skin is placed over the face, and incisions are closed with sutures. The scars will be hidden in the hairline and the normal creases of the skin.

Post operative recovery.

After mini facelift surgery, some numbness and temporary discomfort may persist around the incision for several days, but this can be controlled with pain medication. The bruising and swelling that does occur will usually subside considerably in the first week. Bandages will come off a day or two after the surgery. Stitches from the surgery are removed during the 7 days, though this varies from patient to patient.

Normal work can be resumed 7 days after a procedure. You should be able to shower and wash your hair 5 days after the bandages come off. However, vigorous activity should be limited for several weeks, including jogging, or any activity that increases your blood pressure.

Most of the visible signs of Mini facelift surgery should disappear within a few weeks, and minor swelling and bruising can usually be hidden. Do not worry if you feel a bit tired and let down at first, as your body heals itself and you begin to look better, you will feel better as well. Patients are usually very satisfied with their new look once their surgery site has completely healed. Patients often do not realize just how much their contributed to an older appearance until they see their new, refreshed look.

Recovery Mini facelift surgery Timelines. 

  • Removing incisions 10 days after surgery.
  • No heavy exercise 2 weeks after surgery.
  • Scars are usually well hidden and normally fade in time.
  • Swelling and bruising can be minimized by keeping the head elevated as much as possible during the first few weeks of recovery (majority of healing occurs in the first 2 to 4 weeks after surgery.
  • Begin to feel normal sensations three to six months after surgery.
  • Common experience sensation changes around facelift incision sites for up to 12 months.
  • Results from mini facelift will look very good after about one month and will look best after 3 months.

 

Normal work can be resumed 7 days after a procedure (desk job). You should be able to shower and wash your hair 7 days after the bandages come off. Vigorous activity should be limited for several weeks include jogging or any activity that increases your blood pressure within one month surgery.


For local’s patient - You may resume to work five days after surgery with stitches remain. Stitches are remove day 7 to day 10 after surgery date. Please avoid heavy lifting object over the head or fast movement during four to eight weeks after surgery date.

For international patient - Please plan to be in Bangkok at least twelve days all together. Stitches will remove seven to ten days after surgery date. You may resume to work within a few days after depart from Bangkok. But must avoid heavy lifting object over the head or fast movement during four  to eight weeks after surgery date.

◊ Any bruising and swelling will usually dissipate within 2 to 3 months after mini facelift surgery.


 

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Treatment after surgery
during the first 7 days

Normal work can be resumed 7 days after a procedure. You should be able to shower and wash your hair 7 days after the bandages come off. However, vigorous activity should be limited for several weeks, including jogging, or any activity that increases your blood pressure.

Most of the visible signs of Mini facelift surgery should disappear within a few weeks, and minor swelling and bruising can usually be hidden. Do not worry if you feel a bit tired and let down at first, as your body heals itself and you begin to look better, you will feel better as well.

The doctor is also given specific instructions on how to care for the surgical site, medications to apply or take orally, specific concerns to look for and when to follow up with your surgeon.

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Mini Facelift surgery

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TIME REQUIRED

2 hour (s)

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ANESTHESIA

Local Anesthesia or General Anesthesia

BACK TO WORK

7 - 10 days

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STRENUOUS ACTIVITY

1 month +

FADING SCARS

Couple months

Surgery Schedule

Question/Schedule Appointment Consultation / Surgery / Mini Facelift (cheek lift and jaw lift) surgery at Preecha Aesthetic Institute.

Once you know your planning date for surgery

Planning trip:

Day 0 - Arrival date

Day 1 - Consultation and Prepare for Laboratory Testing
Day 2-3 - Surgery and 1 night in hospital private room after surgery
Day 3 – Discharge from Hospital
Day 3 to Day 12 – Stay in hotel for recovery period and follow up on doctor appointment

Day 12 - Able to fly back home with stitches/sutures and any local doctor can be remove at home (safe to fly) but if the patient's prefer fully removed stitches must stay until day 16.

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ADDRESS

PAI (Preecha Aesthetic Institute)
898/1 Sukumvit 55 Wattana, Bangkok
10110 Thailand

Tel: +662-715-0111

Fax: +662-715-0113

Email: consult@pai.co.th

MEETING POINT (AIRPORT)

The driver will be waiting for you at door number 4 (Meeting point) after exit from customs. The driver will stand by with your name and PAI  logo. [Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)]

HOTEL

Hotels are under cooperate and nearby PAI, starting from 50 USD to 100 USD. Rates are quoted in THB, USD/net/included of taxes and service charges. All non-commissionable rate. VISA/Master card is accepted.

  • Special apartment 68 sq.m-131 sq.m with one to two bedroom/1 queen/master size bed, 1 bathroom (shower and bathtub), pantry and dining area, 2 Bottled water – complimentary for daily contract, bathroom (separated shower & bath tub), cable / Satellite TV, free wifi, dining Table/Chairs, Internet Access (wireless), kettle, LCD TV, refrigerator, slipper, toaster, air Conditioner, bath amenities - complimentary for daily, electronic Door Lock, iron & Ironing Board (on request), kitchenette - Full Equipment, microwave, safety box.

 

  • Hotel - studio room 46 - 58 sq.m - Features & Amenities: 40-in LED, sofa, in-room safe, minibar refrigerator, refillable tea/coffee/water, blackout curtain, free wifi, slippers, bathroom with rain shower, 100% natural therapeutic spa toiletries Mt. Sapola, hair Dryer, toothbrush and toothpaste, shower cap as well as a washing machine.

LANGUAGE

Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Turkish and other languages upon request.

PASSPORT AND VISA

PAI can issue the letter to clarify with your local Embassy or Passport.

COST OF MEAL

Cost of living meal per day is 15-20 USD.

PAYMENT

The payment can be prepared in Cash by US dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar, Australia dollar. If using credit cards (VISA/Master card), the hospital will charged 3% for international transaction fee. This is only for surgery fees. Hotels are not charged for international transaction fee. An extra charged for HIV is 50% from total cost.

TOURIST VISA EXEMPTION (30 DAYS WITHOUT VISA)

Australia, Austria, Belgium ,Brazil ,Bahrain , Brunei Darussalam ,Canada, Denmark ,Finland ,France, Germany ,Greece ,Hong Kong ,Iceland ,Indonesia ,Ireland ,Israel ,Italy ,Japan ,South Korea ,Kuwait ,Luxembourg , Malaysia ,Monaco ,Netherlands ,New Zealand ,Norway ,Oman ,Peru ,Philippines ,Portugal , Qatar , Singapore ,Spain ,South Africa ,Sweden ,Switzerland ,Turkey ,United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom ,United States of America ,Vietnam.

AIRPORT IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS

Please present the supporting documents confirming the scheduled operation upon request. Please do not carry any unnecessary drugs or dangerous objects in your luggage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Does doctor perform SMAS or MACS procedure?

A: SMAS's technique.

Q: I can't stay in Thailand until stitches removal. What's minimum stay for mini facelift surgery ?

A: You should be with us at least 10 days after surgery date and stitches can be ask your local in home town to remove. We will provide instructions.

Q: I am HIV+. But very healthy. CD4 is 500 more and Viral load is undetectable. Am I good for mini facelift surgery ?

A: In general, you must provide your labs and latest 2 months before surgery date and then require to recheck here for all medical health checks. If all are clears. An extra charge for mini facelift surgery is 50% from surgery fee.

Q: Anyone can pick me up at the airport if arrive very late or early in the morning ?

A: Yes. We will pick up all times.

Q: Should I do mini facelift or full facelift ?

A: If you are concerned with appearance your jawline region, and lower cheeks, You may be the perfect candidate for a mini facelift.

Q: Does mini facelift also lift up eye ?

A: Mini facelift targets the jowls, cheeks, and mouth areas while you may see a tighter appearance around your eyes. But no loose skin will be removed from this area (eyelid surgery).

Q: What is SMAS technique for facelift ?

A: SMAS facelift technique is targeted towards the correction of the internal structure of the facial skin, thus yielding more natural looking results as compared to the conventional facelift. The results last longer (as long as ten years or more) than those of the traditional facelift.

Q: How will I look after mini facelift ?

A: Most people look 7 to 10 years younger after a mini facelift surgery.

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