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Facelift – Mini

A Mini Facelift uses shorter incisions around the ear to lift the jawline and reduce early jowling, offering a quicker recovery than a full facelift.

A Mini Facelift lifts and tightens the lower face and jawline through shorter, limited incisions, addressing early aging without the scope of a full facelift. Patients turn to this treatment for a firmer jawline, reduced jowling, and a refreshed appearance while aging naturally continues. Below are the primary concerns this treatment addresses, each explained in more detail on its dedicated concern page.

Early jowling develops as the jawline begins to soften and lower facial tissue starts to descend, often the first visible sign of lower face aging. A Mini Facelift lifts and repositions this tissue to restore a more defined jawline.

Sagging skin develops as collagen and elastin decline, leaving the jawline and lower face less supported over time. A Mini Facelift tightens the underlying tissue layer, not just the skin, for results that hold longer than surface tightening alone.

Early signs of aging in the lower face, mild jowling, softened jawline definition, and subtle laxity, often appear before a patient is ready for a full facelift. A Mini Facelift addresses these changes directly with a shorter incision and recovery.

Providers for Facelift – Mini

MD, MSC, FACS

Dr. Kaveh Alizadeh is a board-certified plastic surgeon, clinical researcher, and founder of Cosmoplastic Surgery, with offices in Long Island and New York City.

New York, NY

Jericho, NY

MD, FACS

Dr. Anthony Admire is a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Admire Plastic Surgery and Admire Skin + Wellness Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Scottsdale, AZ

Suite 150 Phoenix, AZ

Scottsdale, AZ

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Founder

Dr. Renato Saltz is the Founder of Saltz Plastic Surgery and Spa Vitória, with locations in Salt Lake City and Park City. He specializes in facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, and body contouring, bringing more than 30 years of experience to a personalized approach focused on natural, refined results.

5445 South Highland Drive Salt Lake City, UT

1441 Ute Blvd. Suite 140 Park City, UT

FACS

Dr. Joshua Korman is a Board-Certified plastic surgeon and founder of Korman Plastic Surgery & Wunderbar MedSpa, serving the San Francisco Bay Area.

2500 Hospital Drive Suite 9A Building 9 Mountain View, CA

2500 Hospital Dr Suite 9A Bldg 9 Mountain View, CA

M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Peter Lee, M.D., F.A.C.S., is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Surgeon of Wave Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Laser Center, a multi-location practice recognized as one of the largest and most advanced plastic surgery groups in the United States.

Costa Mesa, CA

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