Mini Facelift
A mini facelift lifts and redefines the lower face and jawline with smaller incisions, less downtime, and subtle, natural-looking results.
A mini facelift lifts and redefines the lower face and jawline with smaller incisions, less downtime, and subtle, natural-looking results.
If you’re beginning to notice early signs of aging, like a softening jawline, mild jowling, or slight skin laxity, a full facelift surgery may feel like more than you need. That’s where the mini facelift comes in. This technique targets the lower face with smaller incisions, resulting in a quicker recovery and more refined results.
At Redbud Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Nicholas Clark offers the mini facelift for patients seeking a gentle yet effective approach to facial rejuvenation. With specialized training in the aging face, Dr. Clark utilizes advanced facelift techniques to subtly lift underlying tissues, smooth contours, and restore a youthful appearance, all while preserving your unique identity.
Minimal access for a discreet, well-hidden lift
Targets jowls, early laxity, and minor excess skin
Most patients return to daily activities within 7–10 days
Often performed with local anesthesia and IV sedation
Enhances definition without looking obvious
A mini facelift is a less extensive form of facial plastic surgery that improves mild to moderate aging in the lower third of the face.
It repositions facial tissue and lifts sagging skin along the jawline and cheeks through shorter incisions, often placed around the ears. This technique doesn’t address deeper issues, such as volume loss or severe neck sagging, but it provides excellent results for the right candidate.
Compared to a traditional facelift or deep plane facelift, the mini facelift focuses on earlier intervention. It’s designed for patients who want to refresh their look with minimal disruption to their lives.
The mini facelift procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia in our private surgical suite. After marking your natural skin creases, Dr. Clark creates small incisions near the ears. Through these incisions, he lifts and repositions the underlying tissues, corrects early jowling, and removes excess skin for a firmer, smoother contour.
Because the surgery focuses on the lower face, it is faster than more extensive lifts and allows for quicker healing. Dr. Clark’s approach is always conservative and precise, helping you avoid an overdone look while achieving visible rejuvenation.
This procedure is best suited for patients who exhibit the earliest signs of facial aging. These often include sagging skin near the jawline, mild jowls, early nasolabial folds, and a loss of definition between the face and neck. It does not significantly correct deeper structural descent or heavy laxity in the neck. For those concerns, a traditional facelift or neck lift surgery may be a more suitable option.
The mini facelift offers powerful benefits for a highly specific group of patients. It restores jawline definition, improves facial contours, and softens the transition from face to neck without the downtime or commitment of a full facelift surgery. Because it’s less invasive, patients often experience less swelling, fewer complications, and a faster return to their regular routine. When performed by an experienced facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Nicholas Clark, the result is natural, flattering, and refreshingly subtle.
You may be a candidate for a mini facelift if you are in your 40s to early 50s, have relatively good skin elasticity, and want to correct mild sagging in the lower face. A mini facelift is ideal for those who are not ready for a more involved surgery or who want to delay a full facial rejuvenation surgery with a lighter approach.
Dr. Clark will evaluate your facial structure, aging pattern, and goals to determine whether a mini facelift or another approach, such as dermal fillers, a neck lift, or a deep plane facelift, will serve you best.
Because of its limited scope, the mini facelift involves less downtime than a full surgical facelift. Most patients return to non-strenuous activities within a week. Swelling and bruising are typically mild and localized. Pain is usually minimal and well-controlled with over-the-counter or prescribed medication.
Dr. Clark provides each patient with a personalized recovery plan and schedules follow-up visits to ensure a smooth healing process and optimal results. After a few weeks, you’ll notice the final effect: a refreshed appearance that looks natural to you.
Results from a mini facelift are noticeable but discreet. Most patients report that they look rested and more refined, as if they’ve been taking great care of themselves. The jawline looks sharper, loose skin is reduced, and overall facial balance is improved.
These results typically last 5 to 7 years, although longevity depends on various factors, including skin quality, age, lifestyle, and genetics. Because the underlying tissues are repositioned (not just the skin), the improvement is both aesthetic and structural. Mini facelift patients love the confidence they get from seeing a naturally refreshed version of themselves in the mirror.
Dr. Clark isn’t just a plastic surgeon; he’s a focused facial plastic surgeon who has devoted his training and practice entirely to the aging face. His advanced fellowship and background in head and neck surgery provide him with unique insight into facial anatomy, aging, and how to achieve elegant results with a light touch.
At Redbud Facial Plastic Surgery, you receive concierge-level care from your first consultation to your final result. For patients seeking high-end, understated rejuvenation in Oklahoma City, Dr. Clark delivers artistry and expertise in equal measure. Our entire team shares Dr. Clark’s dedication to excellence in patient care, ensuring a smooth and well-supported experience every step of the way.
For the right patient, a mini facelift offers a meaningful improvement in early jowling and jawline laxity with less recovery and cost than a full facelift. It’s a great option for aging prevention.
On average, results last 5 to 7 years. Good skincare, sun protection, and a healthy lifestyle can help maintain results longer.
This depends on your degree of sagging, skin elasticity, and personal goals. Dr. Clark will evaluate your face and help you choose the approach that delivers the most natural-looking, balanced outcome.
A deep plane facelift lifts deeper structures and is more comprehensive, especially for the more significant signs of aging in the midface. A mini facelift is less invasive and focuses on mild jowling and lower face concerns.
Yes. It’s often combined with neck lift, eyelid surgery, dermal fillers, or laser treatments for more complete facial rejuvenation.
Risks are minimal, especially in skilled hands. Dr. Clark uses careful incision placement to preserve hair and protect the facial nerve.
No. You’ll need a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you for at least the first 24 hours after sedation.
No, and that’s the goal. Friends may comment that you look refreshed, but most won’t be able to tell what’s changed.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to desk jobs or social activities in about 7 to 10 days.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Clark in Oklahoma City. He’ll examine your face, listen to your goals, and help guide you toward the best treatment plan.
