Where are the incisions for a mini-lift made?

There are so many variations of a “ mini lift “ between surgeons that it’s very important you ask the surgeon who you plan to have do your surgery exactly where your incisions will be, as well as what you can expect both the improvements and limitations of the proposed operation. Mini lifts can be skin only facelifts, with full incisions from the hairline above the ear in the front and continuing all the way around the ear to the back hairline, or something as limited as a small incision in front of the ear alone.
Isolated neck lifts, when done, tend to have incisions primarily behind the ear, with short extensions in the front when necessary.
The jawline is the border of the cheek over it, and the neck below it. The jowls tend to require a vertical lift in the cheek, and some lifting in the neck to obtain best results. Harmonious repositioning is always the goal.
I’d say it’s important to thoroughly discuss your wants with the surgeon you choose, make sure he understands what YOU consider your problem areas. Then it’s very important you listen to your surgeon when he describes the best procedure to treat those areas. If there’s any question, have him draw the planned incisions on you at your preop appointment even.  It’s important not to expect a procedure to do something it can’t because you wish to limit the incision, or prefer it to be elsewhere. We spend years or decades even, perfecting our closures to create the best possible scars. Experienced surgeons have been hiding scars in plain sight on faces for decades! It’s always best to pick the appropriate “tool” for the job, and don’t let an excellent scar that results from a well chosen procedure in the correct place scare you into choosing an incorrect procedure, where your results won’t justify your efforts.

Thank you for your question.  If you are interested in a facelift the incisions will be in front of the ear to ensure the SMAS muscle and skin is targeted.  These incisions can be hidden in the contour of the ear so once healed they are almost invisible.  Please do ask your surgeon about this before having your procedure.  All The Best 

Thank you for your question. If you only want the neck tightened the best option would be a neck lift. The incisions start at the ear lobe, then are tucked behind the ear and extend in to the hair line.