Full vs minilift of whatever name? These are minilifts! Forget the name and select the surgeon who does natural surgery on faces like yours. Otherwise you will probably “participate in the learning curve “.
Some surgeons try to use new, catchy phrases as a marketing ploy to allow them to stand out in a crowd. However, essentially there is a full facelift and so called mini facelift. It sounds like you are describing a type of mini facelift. My favorite is the MACS Mini-Facelift. Developed in Europe, it is the ideal approach for the younger patient, not ready for a full facelift, or patients who desire a less invasive procedure with a shorter recovery time. Skin incisions are shorter and designed to lift the skin in a more natural upward fashion after undermining. ‘Loop” sutures are placed within the underlying facial and neck muscles, allowing the surgeon to tighten the neck and mid-face regions, improving the result and increasing the longevity of the facelift. The sutures eventually dissolve but the lift is maintained by unobtrusive, deep scar tissue. The operation carries a high level of patient satisfaction. Be certain to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck
