A targeted lift for the lower face and jawline — refreshing early sagging with shorter scars and a faster recovery.
Mini Facelift at Natural Results Plastic Surgery is performed personally by Dr. Carlos Mata — board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS/FACS), Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2018, and Newsweek America's Best Plastic Surgeon — at the practice's AAAASF-accredited surgical suite in Scottsdale, Arizona. 25,000+ procedures performed.
A mini facelift is a less extensive version of a traditional facelift, designed for patients with early to moderate sagging of the lower face and jawline. Through shorter incisions around the ear, Dr. Carlos Mata (Dr. Scottsdale®) lifts and tightens the deeper tissues to sharpen the jawline and soften early jowls — with smaller scars and a quicker recovery than a full facelift, while still producing natural, lasting results.
The mini facelift addresses the lower third of the face — early jowls and a softening jawline — by tightening the underlying SMAS tissue and removing a small amount of excess skin through short incisions hidden around the ear.
It's ideal for younger patients or those with mild laxity. For more advanced aging of the mid-face and neck, a full facelift or neck lift may be recommended.
Anesthesia — Performed under local with sedation or general anesthesia in our accredited Scottsdale surgical suite.
Short incision — Placed discreetly around the ear.
Lift — The deeper SMAS layer is tightened and excess skin removed to refine the jawline.
Closure — Fine sutures close the short incisions for a discreet scar.
Candidacy is ultimately a conversation. Dr. Mata will determine the right path at consultation.
Schedule ConsultationEvery patient heals at their own pace. These milestones offer a realistic roadmap based on hundreds of procedures performed by Dr. Mata.
Swelling and bruising; head elevated. Sutures and any dressings managed in-office.
Bruising fades; return to work and social activity.
Swelling resolves; gradual return to exercise.
Scars fade; final refined contour settles.
A small selection of mini facelift cases. Every patient is unique — these are illustrative outcomes, not guarantees.
A mini facelift targets the lower face and jawline through shorter incisions, with a faster recovery. A full facelift addresses more advanced aging of the mid-face and neck.
Results are long-lasting — typically many years. The face continues to age naturally, but a mini facelift sets the clock back meaningfully.
Incisions are short and hidden around the ear, fading substantially over the first year.
Yes — it's commonly paired with eyelid surgery, fat transfer, or skin resurfacing for a complete refresh.
Consultations with Dr. Mata are private, unhurried, and typically last 45 to 60 minutes. Your first conversation sets the foundation for everything that follows.
