Is a mini lift all you need or is a full facelift required to achieve your desired results? While the definite answer can only be determined at your consultation, this breakdown can give you an idea of the different surgery experience and results you can expect. Make sure to also 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 Location

• Mini Lift: In our office
• Full Facelift: Surgery center

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. The range for both is $8,000-20,000.

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Anand D Patel, MD is a top Milwaukee facial plastic surgeon. He specializes in surgical and nonsurgical treatments for the face and neck. He is double board certified with the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and American Board of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery.