Mini Lift or Full Facelift: Which One Is Right For You?

Is a mini lift all you need or is a full facelift required to achieve your desired results? While the definitive answer can only be given during your consultation, this overview can provide valuable insight into the different surgical experiences and outcomes you may expect. Don’t forget to check out our Mini Facelift Guide and Facelift Surgery Guide.

Treatment Area

• Mini Lift: The mini-lift targets the jawline and jowls.
• Full Facelift: A full facelift targets the jawline, jowls, neck, and midface/cheeks

Anesthesia

• Mini Lift: Local (awake) anesthesia
• Full Facelift: General anesthesia

Surgery Duration

• Mini Lift: 1-3 hours
• Full Facelift: Approximately 4 hours

Recovery

• Mini Lift: 1 week (5-7 days)
• Full Facelift: 2 weeks (10 - 14 days)

Results

• Mini Lift: Look 5-7 years younger
• Full Facelift: Look 7-10 years younger

Cost

The shorter duration of surgery combined with the elimination of hospital costs makes the mini-lift less expensive than a full facelift.

• $10,000-$16,000 (mini facelift with or without submentoplasty)
• $16,000-$20,000 (full facelift with or without submentoplasty)

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