It is probably a mini lift procedure. However, sometimes less is less especially in facelift surgeries. Minimal lifts may have a nice effect in the short term but over the course of a year show little longterm improvement. Best to see a board certified plastic surgeon.

Thank you for your question.The "Lite Lift" is a trademarked term used for marketing purposes by a practice in California. It appears to be a variant of a short scar facelift. It's not important what a procedure is called. What matters is the surgeon who is performing the procedure, and doing the appropriate procedure on a patient based on their initial presentation and what goals they are trying to achieve. I would focus on the doctor and the before/after photos, and not the actual names of procedures offered. I hope that's helpful.Best,Dr. Michael EpsteinMAE Plastic SurgeryNorthbrook, IL

Hello and thank you for your question. This is a marketing term for a short scar facelift. I highly recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon with a good reputation in consultation rather than simply following a marketing term to an unknown physician. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Dear StH209There are many terms for surgical procedures! It is important that you get the results you are looking for .With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD

Dear StH209: Thanks for your question. There are 2 basic actions in a surgical facelift:Skin excess redraping and removal using an incision around the earsInternal soft tissue repositioningAll other procedures are considered non-surgical and minimally invasive such as peels, laser, volume fillers.Other minimally invasive options for patients not needing skin reduction include: Silhouette InstaLiftThermiTIGHTSculptraObagi's ZO Skin Health In general, if you can pinch more than an inch of skin along the jawline toward the earlobe, you will require an incision and skin reduction. The more skin laxity an individual has, the longer the scar around the front and back of the ear and along the side-burn and posterior hairline in order to redistribute the edge of the skin lifted and reduce the bulky darts and pleats left behind by a short scar with too much skin removal. Other procedures like eyelid lift, brow lift, rhinoplasty, neck lift, etc are in addition to the "face" lift. I will presume the "Lite-Lift" is a surgeon's marketing term for a limited incision lift as I have not heard of this variation before. The recent resurgence of the S-Lift (created in the early 1900's), also called by other names as the Short-Scar Lift, Quick-Lift, Lifestyle-Lift, Swift-Lift, Soft-Lift, MACS-Lift and others; are a single modification of the S-lift targeted to elevate sagging lower cheeks jowls and lateral upper neck. The shorter scar, limited undermining and second layer lift achieve the "quicker" procedure but not necessarily the quicker recovery or the improvement you desire. I hope the above has been helpful. All the best!