What Is a Mini Facelift?
Dr. Rosenthal may recommend a mini facelift if a less invasive approach can accomplish your goals. A mini facelift involves shorter incisions, less discomfort, and a shorter recovery and reflects the trend of many plastic surgery procedures. The goals remain the same, but Dr. Rosenthal adapts his techniques to optimize the rejuvenating effects of the surgery while minimizing its downsides.
Facelift Surgery Alternatives
If you’re not interested in or ready for surgery, Dr. Rosenthal can address early to moderate signs of aging with one or a combination of nonsurgical treatments such as:
- BOTOX® Cosmetic to correct dynamic wrinkles like crow’s feet and frown lines.
- Dermal fillers to replace lost volume on the cheeks, at the temples, and around the eyes and smooth away smile lines and marionette lines around the mouth.
- Nonsurgical skin tightening with options like Sciton SkinTyte® laser treatments, Subnovii plasma pen, radiofrequency (RF) microneedling, and Sofwave™ ultrasound procedures to firm and smooth skin on the cheeks, jawline, and neck.
These nonsurgical treatments can also complement and help maintain the results of facelift surgery. Patients with more significant aging concerns may not be a good candidate for less invasive options to achieve their desired results.
What Happens During Facelift Recovery?
Swelling and bruising will peak about 3 to 4 days after the procedure and then gradually dissipate. About a week after the surgery, stitches will be removed, and you can return to work if you’re not self-conscious about swelling.
One thing to keep in mind is that if you’re planning to attend a significant social or professional event, such as a wedding, we recommend scheduling your facelift several months ahead of time to ensure you’re completely healed in time for the occasion.
Facelift FAQ
What’s the best age to get facelift surgery?
The best age for a facelift is when nonsurgical treatments no longer provide the rejuvenation you want. That said, healing, scarring, and collagen production are typically better in younger patients.
Am I too old to get a facelift?
Age is not the limiting factor when it comes to having a facelift; you must be physically and emotionally healthy.
How painful is the surgery and recovery period?
Many patients are surprised that they experience minimal discomfort after facelift surgery. This is especially true when the procedure is performed using a local anesthetic with light sedation.
Will my results be permanent?
Facelifts provide long-lasting results but cannot stop the aging process. Depending on your age at the time of surgery, you may need additional surgery in the future. You can help extend the life of your results by living a healthy lifestyle and using proper sunscreen consistently.
How many years younger do you look after facelift surgery?
Patients typically look 8 to 12 years younger after a full facelift.
Let’s Talk
People considering facelift surgery in West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington, and throughout South Florida travel to Rosenthal Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery in Boynton Beach to get attractive results that look natural. You can schedule a consultation with Dr. Rosenthal using the online form or call our office at
(561) 880-8866 to book an appointment.
*Because we customize each procedure based on the individual patient’s needs, these are estimated prices. Average fees for the OR and anesthesia as well as breast implants are INCLUDED where applicable. Compression garments, pre-op workups, and lab work may be separate costs.