How Effective is a Mini Facelift?

Properly performed, Mini-Facelifts are a legitimate and effectivealternative for facial rejuvenation. Shorter scars and fasterhealing times make them very popular. Be cautious about hour-longmini-facelifts that are marketed relentlessly on TV, or have catchynames. They are often being performed by non-plastic surgeons.

The term mini facelift can be confusing.  I would define this procedure as a limited or short scar facelift with no separate sub mental or neck incision with minimal work done to address the neck.  This procedure can be very effective for the right person.  Typically this person is in their 40s or 50s with mild to moderate gravitational aging in the lower face with good neck contour.

In the right patient, a mini-facelift is very effective.  The decision to do a mini vs. a traditional facelift depends on the status of the neck.  In patients with a large degree of aging in the neck, the traditional facelift is more effective.  In patients with less aging in the neck, the mini is a great option.