Are there temple incisions with a mini face lift?

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

A lower facelift does not necessarily require a temporal incision, depending on the patient's age, skin quality, and many other factors. When pulling up a patient with a lot of gravitational descent, a fold from the temple to the eyelid can be produced. Often an endoscopic temple lift can relieve this. Sometimes a temple lift is not necessary, and sometimes it is. More information and a consult are required, as type of incisions, lack of them, sparing the hair and hairline or restoring hair are very individual considerations. Seek a very experienced surgeon who specializes in this type of surgery.

Temple hairline incisions would be part of a full facelift or a brow lift. Most versions of a mini facelift are for the neck, lower face, or cheeks. There is no real standardized terminology though so the best approach is a consultation with a plastic surgeon who can determine what is best for your specific situation.

Usually the lower face/necklifts are done under local and do not involve the temples. The incisions are hidden nicely and look so amazing.

It’s a great question. There are countless variations in facelift incisions with pros snd cons in each variation. When going for a consult the surgeon will tell you which incisions will be done but you will find differing approaches if you go on multiple consults. It’s worth going on a few consults to get different opinions.

Thank you for your question! I would recommend that you visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a thorough examination. Facelift/Necklift procedures involve a patient-specific approach. Different facial aesthetic procedures can be combined to achieve full facial rejuvenation. There are different facelift techniques and what suits you best can only be determined based on physical examination. For neck lift, small incisions are made behind your ears and under the chin. The incisions allow the surgeon to access the muscles and deposits of fat. Hope this helps.

A mini facelift will give you mini results, and we rarely ever perform them. Much more information is needed such as your age, and a full set of facial photographs from all angles to make a determination about how best to proceed. In our practice, we perform a lower face and neck lift procedure which accomplishes tightening loose facial and neck skin, tightening loose facial and and neck muscles, lifting the jowls, tightening the SMAS, and removing fat deposits in the neck above and below the platysma muscle which also includes a platysma plasty to significantly improve the jawline. The incisions are located in front and behind the ears.

The meaning of the term “mini face lift” varies from patient to patient and how it is performed and what it entails differs from surgeon to surgeon. Generally it involves supporting the deeper tissues of the cheek area and usually entails removing some redundant skin. The position of the incisions may vary.

I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.


Facial rejuvenation needs to be individualized. What would be an ideal approach for one patient is not necessarily the same for someone else. Based on the examination and discussion at the consultation, you should have a better understanding of the various options that can achieve the best cosmetic result for you.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

There is no such a thing as a mini facelift. The length of the incision determines how much skin laxity can be removed. In order to determine how long and where your incision lines need to be placed, you should consider a consultation with an expert face and neck lift surgeon. Don't take shortcuts with your face as this will result in an operated and unpleasing look.