mini facelift

Younger patients — typically under 50 — who have mild to moderate facial aging and minimal skin laxity are often ideal candidates for a mini or mid-facelift. These procedures are designed for those who want subtle improvements, not dramatic changes, and who prefer a less extensive surgery with faster healing.

During your consultation, our surgeons will assess your facial structure, skin quality, and goals to determine the best approach for your age and stage of aging.

For patients beginning to notice sagging in the cheeks or midface, a mid-facelift offers a subtle yet effective solution. Unlike a full facelift, this procedure uses shorter incisions — typically hidden within the hairline or near the temples — to reposition and lift the midface to a more youthful, refreshed position.

At VedaNu Wellness, we use advanced techniques such as short incision facelifts or limited incision MACS lifts to tailor each procedure to your anatomy and goals. These methods allow for a less invasive approach, with reduced scarring, shorter recovery time, and highly natural results.

Younger patients may not need significant skin removal; instead, their procedure may focus on reshaping and repositioning deeper facial tissues. In some cases, a neck lift can be performed independently to address aging changes below the jawline without requiring a mid-facelift.

Mid Facelift (Cheek Lift)

A mid-facelift, sometimes called a cheek lift, focuses on the middle third of the face — specifically the area between the eyes and the upper lip. This procedure is ideal for patients who are beginning to see a loss of cheek volume, early jowling, or sagging in the midface, but don’t yet require a full lower facelift.

The goal is to restore youthful fullness to the cheeks by lifting and repositioning the malar fat pad — the fat pad responsible for the roundness of youthful cheeks. This results in a smoother transition from the lower eyelids to the cheeks, reducing hollowing and signs of fatigue.

Unlike traditional facelifts that target the jawline and neck, the mid-facelift uses discreet incisions — often hidden near the hairline or just beneath the lower lashes — and typically involves less skin redraping and muscle tightening. As a result, recovery is often faster, with less swelling and bruising.

During your mini or mid-facelift consultation at VedaNu Wellness, your surgeon will take time to understand your aesthetic goals, assess your facial structure, and determine the most appropriate treatment for your unique needs.

If a maintenance facelift will deliver the best outcome, your provider will walk you through what to expect. If a full facelift would be more beneficial based on your facial anatomy and aging concerns, they’ll explain why — and may also recommend complementary procedures, such as eyelid surgery, brow lift, or non-surgical enhancements, to help you achieve your desired results.

Your consultation is a collaborative conversation, designed to empower you with clarity and confidence.

Recovery from a mini or mid-facelift is typically shorter and more comfortable than recovery from a full facelift. Most patients take 7–10 days off work, depending on the extent of their procedure and lifestyle. While bruising, swelling, and tenderness are expected for the first 1–2 weeks, we’ll provide medication to keep you comfortable and detailed instructions to support healing.

To minimize bruising, you may apply topical Arnica Montana 1–2 days before and after surgery.

After the procedure, you’ll return home with a soft head wrap to reduce swelling and support healing. If a drain is placed behind the ear, we’ll show you how to care for it, and it will typically be removed within 1–2 days. The head wrap will either be refreshed or removed within 3–5 days. Stitches are removed in stages — some at day 4–5, others around 2 weeks.

We encourage you to take it easy during the first few days of recovery. Sleep on your back with your head elevated for 2 weeks, using 2–3 pillows to help minimize swelling.

Additional post-op guidance:

• Avoid aspirin, alcohol, smoking, and driving for 5 days
• Do not use heated styling tools or dye your hair for 4–6 weeks
• Makeup may be worn once dressings are removed, avoiding the incision sites
• Avoid strenuous activity, exercise, and hot environments (e.g., saunas, hot tubs, vigorous cardio) for 3 weeks
   

Most patients begin feeling like themselves within two weeks — and can expect results from a mini or mid-facelift to last between 8 to 12 years with proper care and maintenance.