Facelift

Facial aging shows up differently from one person to the next, which is why facelift surgery can be performed using several different approaches. Depending on your needs, your surgical plan may emphasize the midface, lower face, or the full face and neck.

Mid Facelift

A mid facelift focuses on the central portion of the face, especially the cheeks and the area beside the nose and beneath the eyes. This approach is often considered when the cheeks have begun to descend, facial contours look flatter, or the folds between the nose and mouth have become more pronounced.

By lifting and repositioning tissues in the midface, this procedure can restore better cheek definition and a more rested appearance. A mid facelift may be especially helpful for patients whose aging changes are more noticeable in the cheek area than along the jawline or neck.

Mini Facelift

A mini facelift is generally suited for patients with earlier or more limited signs of facial aging. It often targets mild sagging in the lower cheeks and jawline and uses a shorter incision pattern than a traditional facelift.

Patients who choose a mini facelift are often looking for meaningful improvement without the extent of a full facelift. While it is a less comprehensive procedure, it can still create a noticeable improvement in jawline definition and overall facial freshness when performed on the right candidate.

Lower Facelift

A lower facelift addresses the lower third of the face, especially the jawline, jowls, and sometimes the upper neck. This option is often appropriate for patients who feel the lower face has become heavier, less defined, or more tired-looking over time.

By treating laxity in the lower face, a lower facelift can improve facial definition and smooth the transition between the cheeks, jawline, and neck. It is frequently part of a customized plan for patients whose primary concerns are jowls and soft tissue descent around the mouth and chin.

Traditional Facelift

A traditional facelift is the most comprehensive option and is designed to address more advanced aging changes across the midface, lower face, and neck. It may be recommended when there is more pronounced skin laxity, deeper folds, visible jowling, and loss of youthful contour.

This approach allows for broader rejuvenation and can create balanced improvement across multiple areas of concern. Rather than making the face appear tight or artificial, the goal is a smoother, firmer, natural-looking result that still looks like you.