Mini face lift – What it is
The lower part of the face is the most challenging area to restore. Sagging skin around the sides of the mouth, the jawline, and the facial contour cannot be corrected with injectable treatments and requires effective support.
The mini facelift targets the lower part of the face up to the cheekbones and aims to improve the facial contour and the neck.
The modern surgical approach favors smaller incisions, instead of the extensive detachments used in the past from the temple to the occipital bone, which resulted in a more demanding postoperative recovery.
How the mini facelift procedure is performed
The mini facelift performed by Plastic Surgeon Georgia Chorti is a minimally invasive surgical procedure, involving skin detachment through small incisions within the hairline and behind the ear. During the same procedure, liposuction is performed to remove excess fat from the neck and facial contour, reducing weight and preventing downward pull. This is followed by repositioning and supporting the muscles in a higher position to prevent sagging.
Specifically, through these small incisions, the tissues are gently detached and lifted without tension, in an upward and backward direction, ensuring a highly natural result.
more natural, with a significantly improved appearance, without distortions. After internally supporting the tissues in the correct positions, the skin is lifted and the excess portion is removed.
Combined treatments
The procedure is combined by the doctor with simultaneous fat grafting in areas of the face that have lost volume due to the shrinkage of bones and muscles. Essentially, this is a triple surgical approach performed in a single operation, which Plastic Surgeon G. Chorti carries out with extensive experience and excellent results.
The mini facelift can also be combined with chemical peeling to improve the skin’s surface by addressing spots, hemangiomas, and similar concerns, delivering outstanding final results.
The minimally invasive mini facelift performed by Plastic Surgeon G. Chorti typically lasts 6–8 years, compared to a full face lift which can last up to 10 years. However, the mini face lift is a much more common choice, as it is highly effective, significantly less invasive, involves a lighter recovery, and comes at a considerably lower cost compared to a full face lift.
Results of the mini facelift
The mini face lift is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed under local anesthesia or sedation. Its duration is approximately 2 hours, and no hospitalization is required.
Recovery lasts 7–10 days and typically involves mild swelling beneath the hairline.
A mini face lift achieves a significant improvement in facial appearance. It is highly effective across a wide age range (40–70+ years). Its key advantages include:
- Excellent results with a very small scar.
- A guaranteed and long-lasting outcome.
- Fast recovery and an almost immediate return to daily activities.