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before & after photo sets
Mini Facelift results are counted with facelift, so this shows every facelift set.
Mini Facelift before & afters
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Mini-only rows
Own fees; Oct 12–13, 2026. The cost guide shows what practices post, one price at a time.
5–7 days
Off work
Clinic. Downtime is not the same as a settled result. The recovery guide goes week by week.
555
publishing practices
Active practices with facelift photos published on Afters.
Mini Facelift before and after photos from practices across the U.S.
Begin with the before. Look for a starting point that resembles yours, then check the angle, lighting, timing, and practice that published the result.
Practice-published
Before
AfterEdmon P. Khoury, MDGreenwood Village, COPractice-published
ResultJonathan Hutter, MDMaple Valley, WAPractice-published
ResultJohn S. Lee, MDBeaverton, ORPractice-published
ResultMurphy Plastic Surgery GroupEnglewood, COPractice-published
ResultBrian L. Scott, MDBellevue, WAPractice-published
ResultJoyce Aycock, MDDenver, COPractice-published
Before
AfterFante Eye & Face CentreDenver, COPractice-published
ResultAnderson Sobel Cosmetic SurgeryBellevue, WAPractice-published
ResultDeniz Gerecci, MDLake Oswego, ORPractice-published
Before
AfterLamperti Facial Plastic SurgerySeattle, WAPractice-published
ResultNew Horizons Center for Cosmetic Surgery (Gregory A. Turowski, MD)Skokie, ILPractice-published
Before
AfterThe Art of Plastic Surgery (Gregory A. Wiener, MD)Chicago, IL
BeforeAfterEdmon P. Khoury, MDGreenwood Village, COPractice-publishedResultJonathan Hutter, MDMaple Valley, WAPractice-publishedResultJohn S. Lee, MDBeaverton, ORPractice-publishedResultMurphy Plastic Surgery GroupEnglewood, COPractice-publishedResultBrian L. Scott, MDBellevue, WAPractice-publishedResultJoyce Aycock, MDDenver, COPractice-publishedBeforeAfterFante Eye & Face CentreDenver, COPractice-publishedResultAnderson Sobel Cosmetic SurgeryBellevue, WAPractice-publishedResultDeniz Gerecci, MDLake Oswego, ORPractice-publishedBeforeAfterLamperti Facial Plastic SurgerySeattle, WAPractice-publishedResultNew Horizons Center for Cosmetic Surgery (Gregory A. Turowski, MD)Skokie, ILPractice-publishedBeforeAfterThe Art of Plastic Surgery (Gregory A. Wiener, MD)Chicago, ILRead these photos well
What to look for in mini facelift photos.
- 01
The lower face first
A mini facelift focuses on the jowls and jawline. Judge the result there before anything else.
- 02
The neck in the side view
If the neck looks very different in the after, ask what else was done in the same surgery.
- 03
The scar in front of the ear
Look for the incision line in front of the ear and around the earlobe in the healed photos.
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A relaxed face
Smiling lifts the cheeks and hides jowls. Compare pairs taken with the same neutral expression.
See what you like. Save it. Then talk it through.
Show me resultsSee what speaks to you
Start with the results that make you pause
You do not need the perfect words yet. Browse mini facelift before and afters and save the ones that feel relevant to your body, your taste, or the change you have in mind.
Build my shortlistFrom our mini facelift guides
What the research says, before you compare practices.
Every answer names its source. Each guide shows the prices, studies and patient videos behind it.
Who it suits
What is a mini facelift vs a full facelift?
A mini facelift, often called a short-scar facelift or mini lift, usually means a more limited operation than a full facelift, but there is no standard definition, says surgeon Anureet Bajaj in ASPS’s June 26, 2025 article. ASPS’s patient guidance reserves mini lifts for people with less skin relaxation.
One mini label
Different operationsASPS, June 2025
Know the boundary
Limited neck changeUtah Health guidance
What it costs
How much does a mini facelift cost in 2026?
CareCredit publishes a mini facelift lower-face range of $6,892 to $17,421 from 2025–2026 research, while ASPS’s $11,395 surgeon-fee benchmark prices facelift generally and matches its 2023 report. Neither supplies a current national all-in mini average.
Mini-only rows
66Own fees; Oct 12–13, 2026
Practices
56Mini-only spread
Recovery
How long is mini facelift recovery?
Mini facelift recovery usually needs 5–7 days off work, according to Cleveland Clinic’s August 24, 2021 Health Library page, while University of Utah Health’s June 14, 2024 article calls full recovery about a week without giving a work date. A short-scar facelift or mini lift is not one standardized operation.
Off work
5–7 daysClinic
Help at home
48 hoursGeneral
Look again for starting point, consistency, and timing.
You know more now. Compare several mini facelift results from each practice and ask what made each one possible.
Practice-publishedBeforeAfterFante Eye & Face CentreDenver, COPractice-publishedResultAnderson Sobel Cosmetic SurgeryBellevue, WAPractice-publishedResultDeniz Gerecci, MDLake Oswego, ORPractice-publishedBeforeAfterLamperti Facial Plastic SurgerySeattle, WAPractice-publishedResultNew Horizons Center for Cosmetic Surgery (Gregory A. Turowski, MD)Skokie, ILPractice-publishedBeforeAfterThe Art of Plastic Surgery (Gregory A. Wiener, MD)Chicago, ILPractice-published
ResultTLKM Plastic Surgery (Sammy Sinno, MD)Chicago, ILPractice-published
Before
AfterMarco Ellis, MDChicago, ILPractice-published
ResultRemington Plastic SurgeryKirkland, WAPractice-published
Before
AfterLake County Plastic Surgery (Aras D. Tijunelis, MD)Libertyville, ILPractice-published
Before
AfterSaid Plastic SurgerySeattle, WAPractice-published
ResultDouglas M. Sidle, MDChicago, IL
BeforeAfterFante Eye & Face CentreDenver, COPractice-publishedResultAnderson Sobel Cosmetic SurgeryBellevue, WAPractice-publishedResultDeniz Gerecci, MDLake Oswego, ORPractice-publishedBeforeAfterLamperti Facial Plastic SurgerySeattle, WAPractice-publishedResultNew Horizons Center for Cosmetic Surgery (Gregory A. Turowski, MD)Skokie, ILPractice-publishedBeforeAfterThe Art of Plastic Surgery (Gregory A. Wiener, MD)Chicago, ILPractice-publishedResultTLKM Plastic Surgery (Sammy Sinno, MD)Chicago, ILPractice-publishedBeforeAfterMarco Ellis, MDChicago, ILPractice-publishedResultRemington Plastic SurgeryKirkland, WAPractice-publishedBeforeAfterLake County Plastic Surgery (Aras D. Tijunelis, MD)Libertyville, ILPractice-publishedBeforeAfterSaid Plastic SurgerySeattle, WAPractice-publishedResultDouglas M. Sidle, MDChicago, IL
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Bring the questions, a short prep list, and one page for the answers you want to remember. Save it to your phone or print it before the consultation.
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Consultation cheat sheet
Questions for my Mini Facelift consultation
Personal planning edition
- 1What exact operation do you mean by mini facelift, including the incision, layer, neck work and anesthesia?
- 2What exact mini operation would your quote cover, and what is the complete amount I would pay?
- 3For my exact mini facelift and any added procedures, what time should I allow for work, public events and lingering symptoms?
- 4Will you lift skin alone, fold or overlap SMAS, remove a SMAS strip or release deeper ligaments in my operation?
- 5Can you mark surgeon, facility, anesthesia and aftercare as included or extra on my written mini facelift quote?
Before you go
- Bring a current medication, supplement, allergy, and health history list.
- Save a few Mini Facelift results that show what you like and what you do not want.
Notes to bring home
- The plan, in my own words
- The result they believe is realistic
12 questions + prep list + notes page
Open the full consultation guideResearch on appearance bias
Appearance shapes how people are treated.
It can affect
facial balance
perceived age
rested appearance
first impressions
photo confidence
self-perception
social confidence
quality of life
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Decide how far you would travel for the right work.
Compare several results from each practice. Then check the provider, consultation, travel, and follow-up plan.
1Edmon P. Khoury, MDGreenwood Village, CO
2Jonathan Hutter, MDMaple Valley, WA
3John S. Lee, MDBeaverton, OR
4Murphy Plastic Surgery GroupEnglewood, CO
Answer the questions the photos cannot.
Use these answers for a first pass. A qualified surgeon still needs to examine you, hear what you want, and explain the tradeoffs.
Are these Mini Facelift before and after photos real?+
Each result is tied to the practice that supplied or published it. Afters does not independently verify every consent record, image history, surgeon, or outcome. If a case matters to you, ask the practice who performed it, when the photos were taken, and whether the patient gave permission for publication.
When are Mini Facelift after photos usually taken?+
The useful after photos are taken once swelling has settled, often well after the 1-2 weeks downtime window. Early afters can look tight, high, or puffy. Ask when every photo was taken.
What should I look for in Mini Facelift before and after photos?+
Start with befores that share relevant features, then compare jawline without tension, neck angle, ear and hairline details. Published examples help you form questions; they do not verify the treating provider or predict your outcome.
Will my Mini Facelift results look like these?+
Your anatomy, skin, and treatment plan shape the outcome. Use these photos to find a direction, then ask a surgeon what is realistic for you.
How do I find a surgeon whose mini facelift work fits me?+
Open the profile that published a result you like and compare several examples. Then ask who treated each case, whether it is comparable to yours, and how the image was documented.
Keep doing the homework
A result is only one part of the decision.
Save the mini facelift results you keep coming back to.
A few saved photos are enough. Choose results that feel right for your starting point and your taste, then bring them into a consultation. Nothing goes to a practice until you share it.
Show me relevant resultsPrivate until you choose to share