Mini Face-Lift (Surgical)

A minimally invasive surgical mini face-lift that tightens sagging skin and the underlying SMAS layer of the lower face and jawline through small incisions near the temples and ears. It targets early to moderate sagging without the extent of a full face-lift, and can be combined with submental (under-chin) liposuction for a sharper jaw and neckline. At Estéea it is performed under local anaesthesia over a couple of hours, with a structured one-week recovery using a compression mask.

A mini face-lift is a scaled-down surgical lift designed for patients with early to moderate sagging of the lower face and jawline who want a firmer contour without committing to a full face-lift. Through discreet incisions placed near the temples and in front of and behind the ears, the surgeon lifts and repositions the deeper SMAS layer (the fibromuscular layer that supports the face), securing it with mattress sutures, and then removes the excess skin. Because it also tightens the supporting layer rather than just the skin, the result looks natural and lasts longer than a skin-only lift. Where a fuller jaw or under-chin fullness is part of the picture, the mini-lift can be combined with submental liposuction to refine the jaw and neckline in the same procedure. At Estéea the operation is carried out under local anaesthesia and takes approximately two to three hours. A small drain is usually placed and removed the following day, and a compression mask is worn for about a week to support healing and control swelling, which typically peaks around days two to three before subsiding. Bruising and tightness are normal in the early days and ease over the following weeks as the final contour settles. As with any surgery, candidates are assessed individually for suitability and contraindications, and the price is quoted at consultation rather than published, since it depends on the extent of the lift and whether liposuction is combined. It suits adults bothered by jowling, a softening jawline or mild neck laxity who prefer a less extensive, local-anaesthetic procedure with a shorter recovery than a traditional face-lift.