A Mini - Facelift (Mini - Rhytidectomy) is a minimally invasive alternative that can offer some of the benefits of a facelift with quicker recovery, smaller incisions, and half the cost of traditional facelift. 

Reasons for getting a Mini - Facelift

• Excess skin on the neck or a “turkey gobbler.”
• A sagging jaw line, jowls, or jowling.
• Crease lines that extend from the side of the chin to the corner of the mouth. These are technically called melolabial folds but are more commonly referred to as “marionette lines.”
  

General Procedure

A mini-facelift can be performed under local anesthesia in the office.  A mild sedative will be given to keep you comfortable during the procedure.   The procedure can be performed in under 2 hours.  

Recovery

The recovery period is only 3-5 days with a mini-facelift.  Patients can return to work within a few days! 

Immediately after surgery, your face will be fitted with bandages in order to speed recovery and reduce swelling.  The bandagesare removed on the first postoperative visit.  We recommend head of bed elevation and light activity in the immediate postoperative period.  Patients generally report little pain with mini-facelift surgery.   You will have frequent postoperative visits with Dr. Marotta to monitor your progress and remove the stitches.