02/05/2026
What’s the difference between the MIMS and the MyEllevate Procedures?🤔
The Minimally Invasive Mastoid Sling (MIMS) is a non-surgical neck lift that I developed using similar techniques to the MyEllevate, but they are not the same. The only incision created during the MIMS is hidden behind the ear, making it virtually invisible once it heals.
The MIMS technique creates TWO tunnels for the suture to thread through. One is beneath the fascia and the other is above it. I’m able to thread a permanent suture through the deeper level, anchor it around the mastoid bone, and thread it back out through the superficial tunnel. This is done on both sides of the neck before being brought back to midline, where I tie the suture tight.
I then follow the same route just beneath the dermis with an absorbable suture that is tied very tight, creating a puckered appearance. I purposefully do this so that the skin will begin to adhere back together. The absorbable suture will dissolve in about 3 weeks, smoothing the puckered area.
I also utilize hemostatic net sutures to accelerate the healing process. These sutures prevent hematoma and seroma formation and allow the skin to adhere back to the deep structures in the neck for long-lasting results.
I perform the MIMS procedure under local (awake) anesthesia, meaning that the patient is awake the entire time. This reduces post-op recovery time and allows the patient to communicate with me throughout their procedure.
Anchoring the suture around the mastoid bone ensures an extremely strong and durable lift. The MIMS procedure contours the deep tissues in the neck for a sculpted, long-lasting result🔥