Type
Facelift
Duration
3 hours
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- Surgeon's fee
- Shorter-scar lower-face lift technique
- Surgical facility use
- Post-operative bandaging and follow-up
Mini facelift is a shorter-scar, less-invasive version of the full facelift that targets the lower face and jowl area with limited incisions and a faster recovery. At Plastická chirurgie A-Z Olomouc, it is suited to patients in their 40s and early 50s with early jowling and mild skin laxity who want a significant improvement but are not yet candidates for — or don't want — full SMAS surgery. The procedure can often be performed under local anaesthesia with sedation, reducing the need for general anaesthesia and shortening recovery.
About this treatment
Mini facelift uses shorter incisions (typically confined to the pre-auricular area only, without extending into the posterior hairline) to address localised descent of the lower cheek, jowl, and upper neck. Because the dissection is more limited, operative time is shorter (typically 90–150 minutes), recovery faster (most patients socially presentable in two weeks), and cost lower than a full SMAS procedure.
The technique still addresses some degree of the deeper SMAS layer — a pure skin-only mini-lift would not provide sufficient longevity — but the extent of deep-plane manipulation is less than in a full facelift. Surgical loupes are worn by the surgeons throughout, maintaining the clinic's precision standards even in shorter procedures.
Patient selection is key: the mini facelift produces best results in those with good skin quality and modest volume changes, where the primary issue is early-stage descent rather than significant ptosis or volume loss. Patients with more advanced ageing generally benefit from a full SMAS procedure.
Good to know
- Incision length
- Pre-auricular only (shorter than full facelift)
- Price range
- 50,000–60,000 Kč
- Anaesthesia
- Local/sedation option available
- Recovery
- ~2 weeks social downtime
Who is this for?
Patients in their 40s–early 50s with early jowling and mild skin laxity who want improvement without full facelift recovery
Preparation required
Consultation required (500 Kč). Discuss anaesthesia preference at consultation. Stop blood thinners and aspirin two weeks before. Arrange two weeks reduced social activity.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
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Clinical team
The clinic is led by two board-certified specialists: MUDr. Bohumil Zálešák, Ph.D., holds specialist certification in microsurgery and plastic surgery, and MUDr. Daniel Stehlík is a specialist in plastic surgery and microsurgery. Both are verified members of the Czech Society of Plastic Surgery (Česká společnost plastické chirurgie). The team is supported by Mgr. Markéta Hrachovcová, coordinator and assistant. Both…
Clinic-reported credentials
Languages: Czech
What clients say
"{"author":"firmy.cz patient","text":"Very professional and attentive approach. The surgeon explained every step clearly and the result exceeded my expectations.","rating":5,"source":"firmy.cz"}"
"{"author":"firmy.cz patient","text":"Excellent care throughout the entire process — from the initial consultation to the follow-up appointments. Highly recommended.","rating":5,"source":"firmy.cz"}"
Treatment highlights
- Surgeon's fee
- Shorter-scar lower-face lift technique
+2 more items in What's included
From 50,000 Kč (range 50,000–60,000 Kč). Includes surgeon's fee and facility. Anaesthesia extra: local/sedation 2,000–10,000 Kč, general 10,000–15,000 Kč.