A shorter-scar lift that refreshes the lower face and early jowls, for patients with mild to moderate aging.


A mini facelift is a less extensive version of a full facelift that targets the lower third of the face and early jowling along the jawline. It uses shorter incisions, usually around the ear, to lift and reposition the underlying tissue and remove a small amount of loose skin.
Because it addresses milder changes through smaller incisions, it generally means a quicker recovery than a full facelift. It works on the deeper support layer of the face, not the skin alone, so the result looks natural rather than tight.
A mini facelift suits earlier signs of aging and does not correct significant neck laxity or deep midface descent, which need a more complete procedure. All surgery carries risks, and results vary.
It does not correct significant neck banding or heaviness, deep midface descent, or marked skin laxity, which need a full or deep plane lift. It does not improve skin surface quality or fine lines.
You will receive instructions on medication, supplements, smoking, alcohol, and fasting. The degree of aging is assessed to confirm a mini lift is enough, since it is not a substitute for a full lift in more advanced cases.
Through short incisions around the ear, the deeper support layer is tightened and repositioned and a small amount of loose skin is removed. Incisions are placed in natural creases and the hairline to keep scars discreet.
Swelling and bruising are normal and ease over the first one to two weeks. A support garment may be worn, and you sleep with the head elevated. Most patients return to social activity within about two weeks as bruising fades.
A firmer, refreshed lower face and jawline are achievable, with a quicker recovery than a full lift. A mini lift cannot correct the neck or advanced sagging, cannot stop ongoing aging, and gives a more modest, shorter-lasting result than a full facelift.
A mini facelift is generally safe in experienced hands, but all surgery carries risks. Possible risks include:
Smoking greatly increases the risk of skin healing problems after any facelift, so smoking cessation is essential.
Facelift surgery at Skulpturkliniken is performed by Dr. Matteo Amoroso, a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Choosing the right scale of lift is part of the art, and he recommends a mini lift only where it will truly deliver.
Dr. Amoroso plans facial surgery around harmony and proportion, not a pulled or operated look. The aim is a refreshed version of your own face, where the change reads as good health rather than surgery.
His background in reconstructive microsurgery brings a detailed command of facial anatomy, the nerves, the deeper support layers, and the way tissues age. That precision underpins both safety and natural, lasting results.
Every facelift begins with a detailed assessment. We evaluate:
Safety is central to every step of the surgical journey. Your treatment includes:
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