How Long Should I Wait After Radiesse Injection to Have a Mini Face Lift? 6 Months?

You can proceed at anytime with the minilift. Radieese is a sub-dermal filler and a minilift is a surgical tightening of the superficial muscle layer deep to where the injections are placed. You still may consider occasional injectable fillers after a lift but see how well you do with the surgical result. I usually ask patients to wait about 6 months after the surgery before considering fillers.

You can go ahead with the mini facelift anytime from this point forward. However, it is important that you discuss your Radiesse injections with your plastic surgeon during your consultation.

First of all it is fine have the mini-lift with Radiesse and you do not have to wait.

However, in the early days of fillers when we injected we targeted wrinkles such as the Nasolabial fold with little attention to the rest of the face.  Now the approach to fillers is much more global.  If your injector hasn't changed with the times then you may still be able to be happy with fillers just injected differently.

With that being said, a mini-lift with fat grafting is a beautiful, soft and longer lasting combination.  I would find someone who does both well and consider their evaluation.  Good luck!

A "mini lift" can be performed at any time following Radiesse treatment of the nasolabial folds. The mini lift procedure does not involve the nasolabial fold area and will not disturb the areas treated with Radiesse. Regardless of when you choose to pursue surgery, seek a plastic surgeon who specializes in facial cosmetic surgery and has extensive experience in facelift procedures.
Best,Stephen Weber MD, FACS

A mini lift will not affect the nasolabial folds to any significant degree. If your hope in having the lift is to avoid more treatments for this area, you will most likely be disappointed.  There are longer acting fillers such as Artefill, which can last 5-10 years.  Best of luck.