Fat Grafting
Mini Facelift
May 5, 2025
Fat Grafting
Rediscover the face of your youth and combat early signs of aging in your 40s to 50s. Introducing the mini facelift, performed by Dr. Fred, a New Jersey facial plastic surgeon with 25 years of experience
What Is a Mini Facelift?
A mini facelift, sometimes called a mini micro facelift or short scar facelift, is a cosmetic procedure designed to improve early signs of aging in the lower region of the face, involving fewer surgical incisions and a shorter recovery timeline.
Unlike a traditional facelift, a micro mini facelift focuses on lifting and tightening mild to moderate sagging in the lower half face, particularly around the jawline and cheeks. By repositioning smaller portions of facial tissues and removing strategic folds of excess skin, this procedure restores your appearance and youthful features without the need for extensive surgery.
Dr. Fred’s two decades of practice, hundreds of facelift procedures performed, and distinct facial and skin rejuvenation specialties mean South Jersey patients receive noticeable yet subtle results with their anti-aging mini facelift.
What Can a Mini Facelift Improve?
A mini facelift provides an ideal “in between,” improving specific features of your face without having to go all-in on major surgery.
Sagging Jowls
A mini facelift lifts and tightens loose skin along the jawline, known as “jowls.” The procedure improves the definition of your natural bone structure in this key facial area, improving its definition and symmetry.
Wrinkles and Fine Lines
Mini facelifts are one of the best cosmetic procedures available today to directly smoothen and reduce both major types of wrinkles (static and dynamic) in the lower third of the face.
Loss of Facial Volume
Facial volume begins to decrease starting as early as your mid-20s thanks to shifts in facial fat, collagen production, and even bone tissue. Mini facelifts reposition key underlying tissue to recreate that firmer, bouncier skin of your youth.
Nasolabial Folds
Nasolabial folds are an extremely common wrinkle formation that creases from the nose around the mouth. A micro facelift for nasolabial folds offers a less intensive option to reduce that deep creasing and create a more youthful expression.
See the Results of a Mini Facelift New Jersey
See real patient transformations with Dr. Fred’s before-and-after gallery to learn how a mini facelift can dramatically rewind your appearance.
Custom Approaches to Your Mini Facelift
Dr. Fred offers custom mini-facelift procedures explored below. Each treatment offers a slightly different incision technique and treatment scale, targeting specific points of concern as well as respecting your recovery comfort level.
S-Lift
This technique uses an S-shaped incision in the lower face and neck, effectively tightening the jawline and neck. It is ideal for patients looking to address moderate skin laxity with minimal scarring.
One-Stitch Mini Facelift
As the name suggests, a one-stick mini facelift involves a single small incision with minimal cutting of underlying tissue to lift a strategic portion of sagging skin. It provides a subtle yet noticeable lift, often with the quickest downtime.
Two-Stitch Mini Facelift
Building off the one-stick approach, two-stitch micro mini facelifts add additional advanced incisions typically around the ear, providing additional facial lift and excess skin removal. This approach enhances facial bone structure support and provides longer-lasting results.
MACS (Minimal Access Cranial Suspension) Lift
This is a popular technique for mini facelift that uses shorter incisions to reposition sagging tissue in the lower face and neck. It is particularly beneficial for individuals starting in their mid-to-late 40s showing moderate signs of aging who want a natural-looking but refreshed appearance.
Choosing Dr. Coville for Your Mini Facelift in New Jersey
With over 20 years of experience and a dedication to advanced facial rejuvenation, Dr. Coville (known as Dr. Fred to his patients) combines artistry and innovation to deliver exceptional mini-facelift results.
- An international pioneer in combined skin rejuvenation, utilizing his skin anti-aging background with every mini facelift procedure for optimal results.
- ZO Faculty Founding Member and internationally recognized educator in cosmetic surgery techniques, including facelifts and anti-aging dermatology.
- Organizer and faculty member of the prestigious Annual BVI Workshop in Plastic Surgery, where top surgeons share cutting-edge advancements.
- Over 14,000 procedures performed, ensuring extensive experience in facial cosmetics.
- Passionate about enhancing each patient’s natural beauty while preserving their unique features.
- Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Medical Association, staying at the forefront of industry standards.
Overview of a Typical Mini Facelift
While Dr. Fred customizes each surgical procedure to your exact needs, here’s what to expect at each stage of the mini facelift process.
Mini Facelift Consultation
Your journey begins with a personalized consultation with Dr. Fred, who will assess your facial anatomy, bone structure, skin health, and aesthetic goals. He will explain available mini facelift techniques well-suited to your case, discuss realistic outcomes, and determine whether this procedure aligns with your expectations and budget. This thorough evaluation ensures a truly tailored approach to bringing out your natural beauty.
Pre-Mini Facelift
Dr. Fred will provide detailed pre-operative instructions to optimize your results and ensure a smooth, comfortable recovery. You may be advised to avoid certain medications, stop smoking, and follow a specific skincare regimen to prepare your skin. These preparations help minimize risks and enhance skin’s healing, particularly for the face and neck.
Day of Surgery
On the day of your mini facelift, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia depending on your specific needs. Dr. Fred makes precise, discreet incisions around the ears or hairline attuned to your chosen type of mini facelift procedure, lifting underlying tissues and removing excess skin. The entire procedure typically takes 2-3 hours, after which you’ll be monitored in Cornerstone’s care ward before returning home the same day.
Follow-Up Appointment(s)
A follow-up visit is scheduled within the first week to ensure proper healing and address any concerns. Dr. Fred will assess your recovery, remove sutures if necessary, and provide ongoing guidance for optimal results. Additional follow-ups may be recommended to monitor long-term progress and ensure your satisfaction.
Mini Facelift Social Readiness
Most patients feel comfortable resuming social activities within 7-10 days, as swelling and bruising subside. Makeup can be used to cover any residual discoloration, and minor tightness or numbness will continue to improve over the following weeks.
Is a Mini Facelift Right for Me?
Mini facelift procedures are perfect for a wide range of patients. Nearly anyone in good overall health and seeking subtle, precise facial rejuvenation without the traditional downtime should book a consultation with Dr. Fred. Good candidates for mini facelifts include anyone who has:
- Mild to moderate facial sagging
- Loss of jawline definition
- Wrinkles around the lower half of the face and neck
- Realistic anti-aging expectations
- Desire for a natural final look
- Typically age 35+, though exceptions exist
What to Expect When Recovering From Micro Mini Facelifts
A mini facelift offers a quicker recovery compared to a traditional facelift. Most patients experience mild swelling and bruising for about a week, with noticeable improvements within 10-14 days. The vast majority of mini facelift patients return to normal life within 2 weeks of surgery with full recovery after 3-6 months.
Dr. Fred provides detailed post-care instructions to ensure optimal healing and long-lasting results, including:
- Post-surgery clinical skincare regimen.
- Any bandage or wound care instructions.
- Showering or bathing timeline instructions.
- Usage of cold compresses within the first 1-2 weeks.
- Healthy diet coaching and lifestyle recommendations.
- Additional medications, including prescriptions, to aid in comfort and healing.
Why Choose a Mini Facelift Procedure?
It’s completely normal for most people to weigh the benefits of a mini facelift, especially compared to a traditional facelift. While both bring long-lasting results and have significant youth-restoring effects, a mini facelift carries a few distinct perks.
- Minimally invasive, offering advanced anti-aging without the downtime.
- Lower risks around “overdone” final results, given the precision of the procedure.
- Fuller preservation of facial expressions to maintain your natural expressiveness
- For many, a more approachable treatment cost and financing options
- Results lasting up to 10 years.
What Are the Risks of Mini Facelifts?
While a micro mini facelift is considered a safe procedure when performed by an accredited facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Fred, all surgeries carry some risks.
- Temporary swelling and bruising
- Minor scarring
- Numbness or tingling
- Infection risk, though rare
Combine Your Mini-Facelift With Another Top New Jersey Procedure
Dr. Fred’s personalized approach and two decades working in the field of plastic surgeryensures that your unique facial features are enhanced, not altered. Like his expertise with mini facelifts, Dr. Fred and the team at Cornerstone Plastic Surgery are proud to offer the following anti-aging treatments to New Jersey patients.
Neck Lift
Tighten loose neck skin, re-contour a more prominent, aesthetic jawline, and add more symmetry to your entire face’s profile.
Dermal Fillers
Non-surgically add volume back to the key, targeted areas of the forehead, brows, upper and lower cheeks, and around nasolabial folds, with results that dramatically complement facelifts.
Brow/Forehead Lift
Ideal for patients ages 40+ unhappy with heavy forehead wrinkles and creases, including frown lines, or patients whose excess brow droop impedes vision and makes them appear older.
Book Your Mini Facelift Consultation
Interested in rolling back the clock with age-defying enhancements, but don’t want the long recovery? Schedule a mini facelift consultation with Dr. Coville to discuss your options. Cornerstone proudly serves patients throughout South Jersey, including the Jersey Shore, Linwood, Toms River, Atlantic City, and more.
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