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Do Mini Facelifts Cost Less?

I realize that many of the doctors here hold the heavily advertised mini facelifts in low regard, and I'm not referring to them specifically. I am thinking about a patient that is just starting to age who nevertheless wants more lifting and tucking than injectables can provide.

Are facelifts something that is so involved that even if there is less to do on a patient that is just starting to show age than a more advanced case, the price remains the same?

Asked 25 months ago by Dlite in California

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Mini Facelifts Cost Less?

Generally speaking mini facelifts cost less than a full facelift. Mini facelifts cost less but they also take less time. The best thing you can do for yourself is to get a consultation with a qualified surgeon and he will advise you as to the best surgical procedure for you. There would be nothing worse than to get a minilift and not achieve the results that you wanted because you really needed a full facelift.

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David Alessi, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Mini Facelifts

Mini-lifts are less costly as there is less surgery done. The term generally refers to a shorter incision than a typical Facelift. Be careful though, a shorter incisions is not necessarily better. This is especially true if a lot of skin is to be removed. An overly short incision results in abnormal looking folds and pleating. More important than the length of the incision, is whether the deeper structures of the face and neck are tightened. This is because these layers stretch and... more

Lee Robinson, MD

Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon

Mini FaceLifts cost between $6000-8500 under local anesthesia.

Mini Facelifts are very popular and make a significant difference if done thoroughly and run between $6000-8500 under local anesthesia with less downtime and risks than a full facelift. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Full facelift vs mini lift costs

Surgeons generally charge less for a mini-lift simply because it takes less time to perform. Ironically, a well done minilift can require a higher skill level to achieve an excellent result because the margins for error are so much smaller; you are essentially dealing with a patient who has minimal signs of aging and are makiing incisions. The results have to be good. This is of course very different from a mini lift performed for predatory reasons on patients who actually need a facelift. more

Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Mini facelifts cost less and are just enough for some patients

The mini- facelift is typically a short scar facelift that is designed to address aging or sagging jowls. The extent of the surgery, including the undermining of the skin and deep layers of tissue in the face tends to be less aggressive than a typical facelift. This translates into decrease in surgical time and likely a decrease in cost than what a typical facelift which will address the neck, jowls, and occasionally the midface would cost. Be aware, however, that the procedure will not... more

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD

Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon

Mini-Facelift vs Full Facelift

Not all "mini-facelifts" are created equally. In general, a mini-facelift is designed to lift the cheeks and correct jowl deformities at the jawline. A well done mini-facelift will also include a SMAS lift to tighten the cheek muscles. A mini-facelift will not include surgical alteration of the neck tissues beneath the chin, and will not require incisions in this area. In addition, the mini-facelift incisions behind the ear are much shorter, and less surgical work is involved... more

Pamela B. Rosen, MD

Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon

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Mini Lifts should always cost less than a Face lift

It is nice to get a soft ball question like this one once in a while. I agree that technicaaly the mini may be the more challenging operation to perfom flawlwssly, but we charge usually based on the time of the procedure. Clearly adding the neck dissection and additional incisions will add time to the case. Adding time to the case, will add money to the bottom line.

Charles Virden, MD

Reno Plastic Surgeon

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Mini lifts definitely cost much less. My general rule is the mini is about half of the full lift but gives 90 percent of the result. Good luck, Nasim Huq

Nasimul Huq, MD

Niagara Falls Plastic Surgeon

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Minilft cost vary

This subject has been very well covered and I can add little. I would ,however, say that if , at earlier signs of aging, a lesser amount of work might be indicated the cost should be proportionately less. The definition of a minilft that I use is that of a facelift with a shorter flap dissection than what what be used for someone with greater aging changes. So much of this this determination of technique and cost is up to the judgement and experience of your surgeon. more

Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD

Oakland Facial Plastic Surgeon

Mini-facelifts

You are right some patients with early aging can see imporvements with a skin only, minimal undermining, mini facelift. This minimum result however needs to come with significantly less cost. Finally, still choice a board certified plastic or facial plastic surgeon to do your procedure. Good luck.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Facelifts

The fees between a full facelift and a mini-lift can vary from practice to practice. I would think that the mini-lift in most practices would be a little less costly, but I could be wrong.

Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Mini facelifts cost less and do less

Yes, mini facelifts do cost less than a standard facelift. It is important to have very clear goals and expectations prior to embarking on either mini lift or facelift. Mini lifts tend give only mini results and are done for people in their 40s. Injectables typically are used around the mouth in the nasolabial folds, which facelift or mini lift cannot address. Often times it is a comprehensive face/neck lift that the patient desires, which includes lifting and tightening of the jowls,... more

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William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Cost of Minilift

A mini facelift will always cost less because it requires less work. We not only pay for the surgeon's expertise, but also his/her time. Please do not do a mini procedure just to save money. Do what is necessary satisfy your expectations.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Mini face lift

Mini face lift is a good procedure indicated for correcting certain areas of aging in the face, mainly the cheeks, nasolabial fold, and the jowls. NOT EYES, OR NECK, and NO BROW LIFT. What Plastic surgeons are against are the BRANDED mini face lifts performed by WANNABE Plastic Surgeons doing more damage and harm than good. Good mini face lift total cost could range from $7K - 9K. Full face lift total cost range from $12K - 14K.

Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Mini lifts cost less and also do less for the patient

Mini lifts should be considered for patients who are just beginning the aging process. If there is neck laxity, extensive jowling, etc. a mini lift will not achieve the appropriate rejuvenation.

Francisco Canales, MD

Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon

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Pricing of minilifts verses full facelifts.

In our practice minilifts are less. As you have said some patients don't need work on their neck, only the cheeks and jawline. This takes less time and thus the cost is less.

Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Minilfts: Lower Cost and Lesser Result

This topic has been very well covered so far. Who Should Have a Mini-lift? A mini-lift is designed for lesser indications than a traditional Facelift at a lower price, and consequently offers a lesser result. This does not specifically mean that mini-lifts shouldn't be offered. There are definitely some patients with minor indications who wish to "stay ahead of the curve" as a personal choice. Mini-lifts and Advertising The problem arises when a mini-lift is advertised by a... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Mini facelifts cost less than full facelifts

Yes, minis cost about half the price. But there are minis and than there are minis. Be sure you see a very experienced full face lift surgeon. You see, minis are a 'short cut' and if the surgeon has not done many fulls than how can he do a good mini? Let alone be good at appropriate patient selection. That is why the LSL's are % wise very poor. Be careful out there from Miami

Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Merits of Mini-FaceLifts

I do mini-lifts or cheek lifts when indicated. They last a long time, are effective, and can be done in the office. I am not talking about the thread lifts etc. It is important to understand that your jowls will be improved along with the cheek. You may also see a bit of improvement in the neck. In any event, when the neck and brow need work, no bridges are burned. I like the operation in properly selected patients.

Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Mini Lifts DO cost less (than full Facelifts)

In the right patient, a Mini-Facelift is a good operation and they do cost less because they involve less work and a shorter recovery. However - not all people are best served with a Mini Facelift. Many would do much better with a full Facelift. Patient unhappiness is often dependent on EDUCATION and EXPECTATIONS. If the patient expects one result and gets another, either because they were not educated or they were not listening - surprise and unhappiness follow. Because Mini-Face lifts... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

A mini facelift is less costly than a full facelift

Your question about the cost of a mini or partial facelift verses a full facelift do hold true. As expected the mini or short scar procedure is less costly. There can be confusion however as to just what a mini facelift might imply. Every surgeon has a variety of facelift techniques, each of which will apply to a just right situation. Not every mini facelift will be the same and it is quite difficult to compare from one practice to another. Generally a mini or short scar facelift will take... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD

Des Plaines Plastic Surgeon

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Mini lift may be too much and Maxi may not be enough

In order to get an effective, pretty, and long lasting result requires different types of lift depending on the patients anatomy and has very little to do with age. Almost all plastic surgeons who do "Maxi-lifts" also do Mini-lifts if that is the right thing to do. However, many surgeons who do Mini-lifts are not trained or experienced in Maxi-lifts. Therefore, see a Board Qualified Plastic Surgeon who is able to offer you various alternatives and by all means avoid... more

Nathan Mayl, MD

Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Mini Lifts involve less surgery

Dear Dlite There is nothing inherently wrong with the concept of the minilift. The problem arises when facelifts are approached in a cookie cutter fashion. Many of these proprietary (and heavily marketed) facelifts are marketing driven affairs. Sometimes these procedures do not have such a mini price. To make the program work, surgeons in these franchises are under pressure to get surgery done in a hurry to make the dollars work. However, there is a big difference between a small... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Do Mini-Facelifts cost less than Facelifts?

Hi there- Within any particular practice, the costs associated with a procedure will depend on the expenses your chosen surgeon incurs in doing the procedure, as well as on the amount of the surgeon's time the procedure requires. Because mini-facelift procedures generally take less time and require fewer resources (instruments, suture material, etc...) than larger facelift procedures, the costs for this procedure will indeed often be lower. It is important to realize, however, that even the... more

Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

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Mini-facelifts cost less for less work

Minifacelifts typically cost less because there is less to do than a full facelift. Women and men are seeking minilifts at a younger age in order to look better for longer rather than waiting until there is major drooping of the jowls and neckline. When patients wait to get a major facelift they become quite obvious. Best, Dr. S.