Mini Facelift

A mini facelift is a surgery that addresses less significant degrees of facial aging. It comes with shorter incisions and a faster recovery time.

This surgery targets the lower third of the face by restructuring the tissues to resolve excess skin along the jawline and upper neck. This approach may be appropriate for younger clients who are experiencing early signs of facial aging rather than those with more extreme facial sagging and drooping, who will require a more comprehensive surgery.

What is a mini facelift?

This procedure addresses loose skin on the lower face, jowls, and a sagging jawline. The surgical approach allows for shorter incisions and a faster recovery, typically in days, not weeks, creating a youthful, refined jawline.

This surgical treatment is often recommended for clients in their mid to late 40’s who are experiencing the early stages of facial aging and want to maintain a younger, fresh look for as long as possible. Candidates may include celebrities who are always in the limelight or regular people who choose to look their best. Some clients who have very resilient skin in their 50’s or 60’s may be candidates for a mini facelift. At Gold Coast Plastic Surgery, every facial procedure is 100 percent customized to match the facial condition and aesthetic desires of the individual.

Why choose Gold Coast Plastic Surgery?

You may take good care of yourself, eat a nutritious diet, apply sunscreen and high-quality moisturizer, and still experience the early signs of facial aging. For nearly three decades, Dr. George Moynihan, M.D. has been one of Chicago’s premier facial plastic surgeons, leading complex facial reconstructive surgeries and correcting aesthetic issues of the face and neck. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Loyola University Medical Center and Rush University Medical Center and is known for his artistry, professionalism, and expertise in performing mini facelift surgeries. Dr. Moynihan was educated at Villanova, Loyola, and the elite Rousso Facial Plastic Surgery Center. He is double-board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS).

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Superior personalized care, with privacy and discretion

Your journey will be under the care of a team of extraordinary medical professionals, each of whom is passionate about delivering a superior patient experience from start to finish. All treatments are performed in privacy, with discretion, in a state-of-the-art, AAAASF-certified surgical center in downtown Chicago. Gold Coast Plastic Surgery is an ideal choice for discerning clients who want natural-looking outcomes.

What can a mini facelift do?

A mini facelift can tighten and smooth the following facial areas:

Jowls
Sagging jawline
Sagging skin on the lower face
Lines and creases on the lower face

What is the recovery time from a mini facelift?

You can expect some bruising and swelling for a short period, and any discomfort can be managed with prescription pain medication. Your stitches will be removed in about one week, and you should feel ready for the “reveal” in about ten days. When under the care of Dr. Moynihan, you can expect extraordinarily natural-looking results. His precision surgical techniques are geared to create a result that does not appear to be the result of surgery – the ideal everyone hopes for! We don’t mind if your friends and colleagues are confused about how you manage to look so young, and neither will you! Your secret is safe with us.

What can I expect from the procedure?

This surgery involves intravenous sedation rather than general anesthesia in most cases. A small incision is placed near the ear, through which the tissues are lifted and repaired. Another incision may be placed beneath the chin to treat excess skin or fat tissue below the chin or on the upper neck. Clients who are good candidates for this approach will not need work performed on the underlying muscles, and the cheeks are not addressed. Once the surgery is complete, the incisions are closed, and the area is covered with surgical dressings. Once alert, you are free to return home to rest and recover, accompanied by another adult.