The Mini Facelift, the Micro-Lift, and the Standard Facelift

There are three types of facelifts that Dr. Kapoor performs: the mini facelift, the micro-lift, and the standard facelift. All involve deeper layer techniques involving the SMAS layer and bi-directional repositioning of the skin and SMAS layer. The choice of which procedure to perform will depend on patients goals and anatomy. After a consultation with Dr. Kapoor and his staff, we will be able to appropriately recommend a treatment plan.

For patients in their late 30’s to early 40’s, a mini facelift is an appropriate treatment that will address sagging of the cheek and along the jawline. This usually involves a small incision along the front of the ear, through which the cheek and sagging tissue are lifted. This procedure takes approximately 1 and a half hours and is performed under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation or general anesthesia if preferred.

For patients in their 40’s to early 50’s, a micro-lift will correct sagging of the cheek, the jawline and neck. This usually involves a small incision along the front of the ear that into groove behind the ear, through which the cheek, jawline and neck tissues are lifted. A micro-lift provides the same benefits of a full facelift, but with smaller incisions and shorter recovery period. This procedure takes approximately 3 hours and is performed under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation or general anesthesia if preferred.

For patients with significant neck laxity and excess skin, a standard facelift will address all the visible signs of aging, but with a slightly longer incision that extends along the posterior hairline. This procedure takes approximately 3 and a half hours and is performed under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation or general anesthesia if preferred.