Mini Facelift Techniques

Women and men from Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, Montecito, and throughout Los Angeles and the Central Coast who have not yet reached their 50s or 60s may benefit from a short scar facelift or mini facelift in Marina del Rey. These procedures can help rejuvenate the cheeks with a lower cost and shorter recovery than a traditional facelift. These options can be quite effective for the right patient, but they do not have as dramatic an impact as a full (traditional) facelift.

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This beautiful patient in her 50s came to Stoker Plastic Surgery for a complete facial rejuvenation treatment to restore her youthful appearance. After searching for a top plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, she found Dr. David Stoker, an expert in facial rejuvenation treatments. The patient shared concerns about having dark circles u... Read More

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This 65-year-old patient sought out Dr. David Stoker for a Traceless Facelift in Los Angeles, aiming to achieve a refreshed, more youthful appearance. She wasn’t just focused on tightening her skin, but also on balancing her skin tone, eliminating sagging, and rejuvenating her overall look. To accomplish this, she turned to Dr. Stoker for his... Read More

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Dr. David Stoker, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. I'd like to share with you a stunning Traceless Facelift result. What is a Traceless Facelift? That's one of my signature procedures that is a facelift frequently overlapping with the face and neck lift that involves pan rejuvenation in such a natural appearance with such dis... Read More

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This beautiful 52-year-old woman came to us hoping to have a pan facial rejuvenation treatment to make her look how she felt young and beautiful. She flew in from out of town and was a previous patient of mine for other procedures. And she, most of all, wanted a natural appearance.

We did a face and neck lift with platysmaplasty, a chi... Read More

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A 53-year-old woman came to us desiring a pan-facial rejuvenation. She had beautiful underlying features, but her skin did not hold up well in the Southern California sun, and she also smoked for a good number of years that accelerated the aging. I performed a Traceless facelift and neck lift, in addition to upper eyelids and deep fractional... Read More

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Our 63-year-old male patient is an active guy who was unhappy that his eyes had lost their sparkle. His neck skin was sagging and his cheek skin and jowls were also sagging. He's very active in his life, lives like a young man. He wanted to restore that youthful appearance that he once had. 

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In her late sixties, our beautiful patient was preparing for her 50th high school reunion and wanted to look and feel her best. Five years ago, I performed my signature Traceless Facelift on her, and she returned to address sagging skin in her upper eyes, mid-face, and neck, as well as wrinkly skin that had developed. Our goal was to reduce s... Read More

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Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.

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Mini Facelift Options

I use the following primary techniques for younger patients seeking a facelift

• Mini facelift: This technique addresses skin laxity in the cheek area. Incisions are usually made in front of and behind the ear, but not into the hairline behind the ear. Skin is lifted and secured in a more youthful position. Surgery takes a shorter amount of time than other facelift procedures.
• Short scar facelift: The incision for a short scar facelift is similar to that of a mini facelift. The difference between the two procedures is that, in a short scar lift, muscles and fat are elevated and secured in a more youthful position. Then surface skin can be lifted and re-draped with minimal tension. Patients see a marked improvement in cheek laxity and improvement in the jowls and neck.

During your personal consultation, we’ll discuss your options. My years of experience working with thousands of facial rejuvenation patients will enable me to recommend a surgical plan that fits your needs. Achieving a natural-looking result will be one of our goals.

At What Age Should You Get a Mini Facelift?

Candidates for a mini facelift or a short scar facelift can be as young as in their 30s or well into their 70s and beyond. Many factors play a role in the way our faces look, including chronological age, sun exposure, environmental factors and genetics. It’s best to choose the procedure that is most likely to achieve your goals, and we will decide that together in your consultation.

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Mini Facelift?

This option is best for people with less advanced aging of the face because it doesn’t address the jowls or neck as much as a traditional facelift. You may even be a good candidate for a liquid facelift, a nonsurgical technique that uses dermal fillers and BOTOX® Cosmetic for comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Mini facelift patients should be in good overall health. Blood pressure should be under control. If you smoke, you should stop prior to surgery for optimal results and healing.

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Educated at some of the most elite institutions in the country, Dr. David Stoker uses his highly advanced knowledge to ensure that each patient achieves beautiful, harmonious results — whether it's through a simple non-surgical procedure or a more advanced surgical transformation. Learn more about his unique credentials and his approach to plastic surgery.

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Mini Facelift Recovery

Mini facelift and short scar facelift patients usually take a few days to a week off work. Most people look good within a few days, with most swelling gone by 6 weeks.

Mini Facelift Surgery Risks

Complications from facelift surgery have been uncommon in my experience. Infection, bleeding, slow healing and nerve damage are possible risks.

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Dr. Stoker is one of the best facial plastic surgery specialists in the Los Angeles area, and he’s happy to discuss your options for a mini facelift or a traditional facelift. Simply request a consultation online or call us at  (310) 300-1779 to schedule an appointment.

If you are traveling from Santa Barbara or Montecito for a mini facelift, we have created a special page just for you. Visit our “To Our Neighbors” page for guidance on visiting us from the Central Coast. Visiting from outside of California? Check out our fly-in program for more details.

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