Mini Facelift in Seattle

As you grow older, your face starts losing its tautness and its youthful appearance. You might start developing wrinkles, jowls, and facial creases and perhaps your skin starts sagging. Some people start noticing these changes as early as their late 20s, while others retain fairly youthful skin well into their 30s.

A mini-facelift is the ideal surgical procedure to turn back the clock, reversing the early signs of aging for patients who want long-term results and less downtime. At Allure Esthetic, our exceptionally talented cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Javad Sajan, carefully examines your facial appearance to curate the ideal mini-facelift treatment plan for you. Known for his work in complex facial procedures, Dr. Sajan has performed thousands of aesthetic surgeries and is recognized nationally for his contributions to cosmetic surgery education and safety advocacy.

While surgical procedures don’t prevent aging altogether, they give you more time with youthful-looking skin, extending your youth for as long as possible. A mini-facelift is a modified version of a traditional facelift, used to reverse early signs of aging, such as mild wrinkles and early jowls.

A mini-facelift is also called a “short flap” facelift because of the type of incision involved. This procedure includes a tiny hairline incision that extends from the top of the ears to the area just behind the earlobes, roughly spanning the length of your ears.

After creating the incision, your surgeon “pulls” the skin upward and removes the excess skin and fat tissue. When the incisions are sutured, your skin looks taut and smooth, without wrinkles, fine lines, or jowls. The incisions are also completely undetectable since they’re concealed by your ear, and the curvilinear shape in which they were made allows them to blend in with the natural curvature of the face.

• Ideal surgical procedure for people with minor signs of aging
• Reverses the clock to give you more time with your youth
• The incision scars are well-concealed, making them undetectable
• Makes your skin look taut, smooth, and supple
• Removes minor wrinkles and fine lines, including jowls and nasolabial folds
• You recover a lot faster than a traditional facelift
• Done correctly, the results look completely natural
• Restores your self-confidence

While injectables can support skin quality and volume, they cannot remove excess skin. A mini facelift is the only solution for mild to moderate sagging and jowling, providing more dramatic and longer-lasting results.

You’re a suitable candidate for a mini-facelift if you have minor or early signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles. If you’ve only recently started noticing your fine lines and wrinkles, a mini-facelift can smoothen your facial skin to turn back the clock on your skin. However, if you have moderate or severe wrinkles and sagging skin, you may need to consider a traditional facelift.

During your consultation, Dr. Sajan will carefully examine your facial skin and discuss your cosmetic goals to determine if you’re a suitable candidate. He will curate the ideal treatment plan to help you achieve your aesthetic goals, or recommend the ideal treatment for your specific needs.

A mini-facelift is a highly personalized procedure — no two people are alike, and consequently, no two treatments are alike. As such, the cost of your mini-facelift will depend on several factors, including the amount of work necessary and the physician's charges. However, the cost of a mini-facelift procedure usually ranges from $3,500 to $8,000.

It’s generally well worth paying for a more expensive surgeon as they’re most likely to ensure natural-looking results without complications, while cheaper options are more likely to leave you with a windswept or “pulled” appearance. Dr. Sajan will examine your facial skin and curate the ideal treatment plan before providing a detailed rundown of the exact costs involved.

You can return home a few hours after the mini-facelift procedure. Dr. Sajan will apply dressings over your sutures and provide detailed post-recovery guidelines. You must follow all the post-op guidelines accurately to facilitate a smooth recovery. Once the stitches and dressings are removed, you may notice some swelling and bruises, but they should dissipate in a few days or weeks.

The incision scars will be barely visible behind the ears, but they’ll gradually fade into a dull pink before disappearing completely within a few weeks. The procedure’s final results will be visible after a few weeks, and the results will continue improving for several months. While a mini-facelift doesn’t stop the aging process, you can rest assured your skin will remain youthful for years.

Dr. Sajan is one of the world’s foremost experts in facial plastic surgery, having performed hundreds of surgical procedures without complications. He carefully assesses your needs, discusses your treatment options, and curates a mini-facelift treatment plan for your specific needs, ensuring you achieve natural-looking results that last a long time.

How much would it cost for a mini facelift?

The cost of a mini facelift at Allure Esthetic typically starts around $13,995. A detailed estimate is provided after a personalized consultation and facial assessment.

How long will a mini facelift last?

Results from a mini facelift may last around 7-10 years, depending on skin quality, lifestyle, and genetics. Maintaining a consistent skincare routine and healthy habits can help extend the outcome.

Are mini facelifts worth the money?

For many patients, a mini facelift offers a noticeable yet natural rejuvenation without the downtime of a full facelift. It’s especially valuable for those in the early stages of facial aging who want lasting improvement with minimal scarring.

What is the best age for a mini lift?

Most patients consider a mini facelift in their 40s to early 50s, when mild to moderate sagging first appears. However, candidacy depends more on facial structure and skin elasticity than chronological age.

How painful is a mini lift?

Discomfort is typically mild and well-managed with prescribed medication during the first few days after surgery.