Rediscover a youthful, refreshed version of yourself with a mini facelift at DeRosa Facial Plastic Surgery. Performed by double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jaimie DeRosa, this refined procedure smooths sagging cheeks, jowls, and jawline laxity for natural-looking rejuvenation. At DeRosa Center, we help you look and feel your very best.
Restore Youthful Contours Naturally
A mini facelift aims to lift and tighten mild to moderate sagging in the lower face and jawline. At DeRosa Center, Dr. DeRosa uses discreet incisions around the ears to reposition underlying tissues and smooth the skin for a refreshed, youthful contour. This approach delivers natural, subtle improvement without the downtime of a full facelift. Perfect for those who are beginning to notice jowls or a loss of definition, the mini facelift helps you look like yourself, only better.
Do I Need a Mini Facelift?
If you’ve started to notice early signs of aging, like mild jowling, sagging around your jawline, or loss of cheek definition, you may be an excellent candidate for a mini facelift. This procedure is ideal for those seeking noticeable yet natural rejuvenation without the extensive recovery time associated with a full facelift. You may be a good candidate if:
- You want to lift and tighten sagging skin around your lower face or jawline
- You’re beginning to see early jowls or drooping in your cheeks
- You prefer a shorter incision and faster recovery than a traditional facelift
- You wish to restore youthful definition while maintaining a natural, “not done” look
- You’re seeking subtle, lasting improvements that enhance your confidence
Optimize Your Mini Facelift Results
At DeRosa Center, your facial rejuvenation plan doesn’t end with surgery. Dr. DeRosa often enhances mini facelift outcomes by pairing the procedure with advanced Candela technologies. These complementary treatments improve skin tone, elasticity, and texture, helping your refreshed contours look even more radiant and natural.
Profound RF Microneedling
To tighten and smooth your skin from within, Dr. DeRosa may recommend Candela’s Profound RF microneedling. This treatment uses tiny microneedles to deliver radiofrequency energy deep into the dermis, stimulating your body’s own production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. The result is firmer, more resilient skin that beautifully complements your surgical lift, enhancing your contours and prolonging your results with a natural, youthful glow.
CO2RE Laser
For patients concerned with fine lines, sun damage, or uneven skin texture, Dr. DeRosa may incorporate the Candela CO2RE laser. This fractional CO₂ resurfacing system gently removes damaged outer layers while promoting healthy new skin growth. By improving tone, texture, and overall luminosity, the CO2RE laser helps your skin match the freshness of your newly lifted features, so your transformation is beautifully seamless, subtle, and unmistakably you.
What Are the Benefits of a Mini Facelift?
- Achieve a smoother, more defined jawline and lower face
- Delivers natural-looking rejuvenation without appearing “overdone”
- Involves smaller incisions and a faster recovery period than a full facelift
- Can be combined with Profound RF or CO2RE laser for enhanced skin texture
- Provides long-lasting, graceful results that complement your natural features
- Restores confidence with a refreshed, youthful appearance
How is a Mini Facelift Performed?
During your mini facelift, Dr. DeRosa makes short, carefully placed incisions just in front of and sometimes behind your ears. Through these incisions, the connective tissue layer beneath the skin, called the SMAS, is precisely lifted and tightened. This step repositions sagging muscles and fat pads, restoring youthful structure to your cheeks, jawline, and lower face. The skin is then redraped, and any excess is carefully removed to achieve a smooth, natural finish.
The procedure typically takes two to three hours and is performed under local anesthesia with sedation for optimal comfort. Because the incisions are smaller and limited to the lower face, recovery is faster and swelling is reduced compared to a full facelift. Most patients return to normal routines within 7 to 10 days and achieve results that look beautifully natural.
Why Clients Love Us
The moment I met Dr. DeRosa I knew she was the right surgeon for my procedure. Dr. DeRosa is kind, patient, professional, board-certified, knowledgeable, compassionate, you can tell she loves what she does. I’m so happy with my results!
-T.M.
Fantastic! Dr. DeRosa is the BEST! She makes sure you understand the process and every service perfectly, and her character gives you the confidence and professional reassurance you need to put yourself in her hands with no doubt! It went super smooth, her staff is amazing, and looking forward to seeing final results!
-C.P.
I have been a patient of Dr. DeRosa for many years. Best decision I ever made. This practice is one of a kind. The front office team is professional and helpful. I participate in their rewards program and the front-end team makes sure I don’t miss any earned incentives.
-D.M.
Excellent experience here! The staff is wonderful, very knowledgeable, and helpful. The office is very clean. Dr.DeRosa is absolutely wonderful to work with. You get treated like royalty here.
-M.
The consult was great, educational, factual, and provided everything I needed to know to make my decision. I was able to schedule my treatment that following Monday and was pleased with the process from beginning to end.
-M.
Mini Facelift FAQs:
Am I the Right Age for a Mini Facelift?
There is no “perfect” age: it depends more on your skin laxity and facial anatomy than your birth year. Most patients considering a mini facelift are in their 40s to 50s and just starting to notice early jowling or loss of definition. If you have mild to moderate sagging but don’t yet need a full facelift, this procedure is an ideal option to restore a youthful contour.
What is the Recovery Like After a Mini Facelift?
You can expect some swelling, bruising, and mild tightness for the first week. Most patients return to light activities within 7 to 10 days and resume full routines within two to three weeks. Keeping your head elevated, avoiding strenuous exercise, and following your postoperative instructions will help you heal quickly and comfortably.
How Long Do Mini Facelift Results Last?
The results from a mini facelift last seven to ten years, depending on your age, skin quality, and lifestyle factors such as sun exposure, smoking, and skincare. Because the deeper layers of tissue (the SMAS) are repositioned, the results are longer-lasting than non-surgical treatments. You’ll continue to age naturally, but your face will always appear more youthful than if you had not undergone surgery.
Will My Results Look Natural?
Yes. At DeRosa Center, your mini facelift is performed to enhance (not change) your natural appearance. Dr. DeRosa takes great care to restore your youthful balance and definition while preserving your unique facial character. You won’t look “pulled” or overdone; instead, you’ll look refreshed, rested, and beautifully yourself, only better.
Look and Feel Your Best.
DeRosa Facial Plastic Surgery is a premier destination for natural, elegant facial rejuvenation in Boston’s Back Bay. Led by Dr. Jaimie DeRosa, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, we specialize in personalized mini facelifts that restore youthful contours while keeping your look beautifully subtle and unmistakably you. Schedule your consultation for a mini facelift in Boston on Newbury Street and begin your journey to looking (and feeling) your best.
