Achieve your aesthetic dreams at the Wise Center for Plastic Surgery. Under the guidance of Dr. Jeffrey Wise, a leading facial and plastic surgeon in the New Jersey area, we strive to sculpt your ideal vision of beauty.
What is a mini facelift?
How is a mini facelift different from a full facelift?
How long does a mini facelift take?
What is the recovery time for a mini facelift?
How long do mini facelift results last?
Who is a good candidate for a mini facelift?
What are the risks of a mini facelift?
A mini facelift is a less invasive version of a traditional facelift that targets mild to moderate sagging in the lower face and jawline. It typically involves smaller incisions and a shorter recovery period compared to a full facelift.
A mini facelift addresses primarily the lower face and jowls with smaller incisions and less tissue manipulation. A full facelift generally addresses the entire face and neck and may involve deeper tissue repositioning for more comprehensive results.
The procedure typically takes between one and two hours to complete. It is often performed under local anesthesia with sedation, though general anesthesia may be used in some cases.
Most patients can return to normal activities within one to two weeks. Swelling and bruising are common in the first week but generally resolve faster than with a full facelift.
Results from a mini facelift typically last between five and ten years, depending on factors such as skin quality, lifestyle, and the natural aging process. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle may help prolong the results.
Ideal candidates are generally those with early signs of aging, such as mild jowling and skin laxity along the jawline. Patients with good skin elasticity who do not yet need a full facelift may benefit most from this procedure.
Potential risks include infection, bleeding, scarring, nerve injury, and asymmetry. Choosing an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon can help minimize these risks and optimize outcomes.
Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon & Hair Restoration Specialist
Dr. Jeffrey B. Wise is a leader in the field of facial plastic surgery in New Jersey and one of only a select few of Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons in the USA. Educated at Yale and Cornell, he serves as a Clinical Professor of Facial Plastic Surgeons at New York University School of Medicine. While he has outstanding credentials and an uncommon natural talent, his patients enjoy his warm, comforting demeanor and his genuine interest in their aesthetic goals. He focuses on creating the most natural-looking results and has developed groundbreaking facial surgery techniques. Expect open, honest communication, respect for your aesthetic vision, and the talent, knowledge, and techniques to achieve truly exceptional results. In addition to his surgical excellence, Dr. Wise has built a stellar reputation in the world of hair restoration. Dr. Wise uses advanced procedures to restore hair and prevent hair loss, including FUE, FUT, and Platelet Rich Plasma therapy.
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Dr. Jeffrey B. Wise, a leading cosmetic and facial plastic surgeon in New Jersey, has successfully completed several thousand facial procedures, each performed with the specific intent of bringing out a patient’s individual beauty. He is dedicated to achieving the most natural aesthetic result that is specifically tailored to each of his patient’s goals. He specializes exclusively in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck.
At the Wise Center, blepharoplasty is performed with meticulous care to achieve a more refreshed appearance. This custom procedure can be performed on the upper or lower eyelids (or both) to address a range of concerns, from under-eye bags to drooping eyelids.
Dr. Wise performs facelifts in NJ to help patients achieve a highly refined and rejuvenated look. His techniques elicit results that leave patients looking revitalized and refreshed without leaving any obvious signs that they have had work done. Dr. Wise uses a 3D Vectra imaging system to assess the patient’s face and curate a unique treatment plan for them. Beyond just looking at before-and-after photos, patients will be able to see a render of what their faces will look like after the procedure.
A rhinoplasty in NJ is designed to improve breathing problems (septoplasty) or aesthetic concerns, such as a hump on the nasal bridge, wide nostrils, a bulbous nose, an extended nasal tip, asymmetry, or any other concern that can result from heredity or injury. Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose to bring harmony to the facial features and achieve balance. Dr. Wise applies a range of techniques to help his New Jersey rhinoplasty patients achieve their desired nose shape, size, symmetry, and general appearance.
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Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience with our luxurious facials and skincare services, expertly crafted to nourish, rejuvenate, and enhance the natural beauty of your skin, leaving you with a radiant, youthful glow.
Discover the power of injectables to refresh and rejuvenate your appearance, as our expert injectors skillfully administer treatments such as BOTOX® and dermal fillers to smooth wrinkles, restore volume, and achieve natural-looking results tailored to your unique aesthetic goals.
Harness the latest advancements in laser technology and skin tightening procedures to revitalize your complexion, firm up loose skin, and diminish signs of aging, revealing a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance with minimal downtime.
Unveil your optimal self with our exclusive men's treatments, including BOTOX® for a refreshed appearance, hair restoration solutions to give you back that full head of hair, and rhinoplasty procedures tailored to enhance facial harmony and masculinity, all meticulously crafted to empower you with confidence and allure.
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If you struggle with a facial condition that you feel affects your appearance, the Wise Center for Plastic Surgery delivers an array of groundbreaking treatments. Whether you are tired of seeing a double chin, acne scars, rosacea, dry skin, age spots, enlarged pores, or pigmentation issues, we have the technologies and treatments that produce real-world miracles through our expert facial plastic surgery in New Jersey.
