Mini Facelift
- Private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Dedicated personal assistant throughout your stay
- All-inclusive accommodation with daily breakfast
- Premium aftercare and recovery support
What is a Mini Facelift?
A mini facelift, also known as a short-scar facelift or S-lift, is a less invasive alternative to traditional facelift surgery designed for patients experiencing early to moderate signs of facial aging. This procedure focuses primarily on the lower face and jawline, addressing mild jowling, early nasolabial folds, and loss of jawline definition. With shorter incisions and a quicker recovery time, the mini facelift offers subtle yet effective rejuvenation for those not yet requiring a full facelift.
The Procedure
The mini facelift is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia and takes 2-3 hours. Smaller incisions are made around the ears, avoiding the hairline extensions used in traditional facelifts. The SMAS layer is lifted and tightened in the lower face, excess skin is removed, and the incisions are closed with fine sutures. Because the dissection is more limited, there is less trauma to tissues, resulting in reduced swelling and faster healing compared to full facelift procedures.
Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates are younger patients (typically 40-55 years old) with good skin elasticity experiencing early signs of facial aging. This procedure is perfect for individuals with mild jowling, early sagging along the jawline, and minor skin laxity who want to maintain a youthful appearance without the extensive surgery and recovery of a full facelift. Candidates should be in good health, have realistic expectations, and be looking for subtle, natural enhancement.
Benefits
- Less invasive with shorter, more discreet incisions
- Faster recovery time (1-2 weeks vs 2-3 weeks)
- Can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation
- Natural-looking results without the 'pulled' appearance
- Lower cost compared to traditional facelifts
- Minimal scarring due to smaller incisions
- Ideal for addressing early signs of aging
- Results last 5-10 years with good skin care
Risks and Complications
Risks
- Hematoma formation, though less common than full facelifts
- Infection at incision sites
- Temporary numbness or altered sensation
- Minor asymmetry in results
- Scarring, typically minimal
- Nerve injury (very rare)
- Skin irregularities or dimpling
Important Considerations
- Results are more subtle than traditional facelifts
- Not suitable for patients with significant aging or loose neck skin
- Results typically last 5-10 years, shorter than full facelifts
- May require revision or full facelift in the future
- Recovery is quicker but still requires 1-2 weeks off work
- Bruising and swelling typically resolve within 2 weeks
- Smoking cessation essential for proper healing
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you’ve paid a 30% deposit and have secured your surgery date. We recommend paying your outstanding balance as soon as possible so you can receive your surgery itinerary. But if you’re unable to pay straight away - we need it paid latest 30 days before your scheduled surgery date.
We ask that you pay 30% of your total invoice.
Receipts for payment do not happen automatically. A member of our team waits for the payment to hit banking and then have it feed to our accounting system. Generally this can take 2-4 days once you have sent your payment.
We always recommend having a credit card on hand or at least a debit mastercard or visa.
Also make sure you notify your bank you are going overseas. You can do this either via online banking, in branch or calling your bank directly. AMEX doesn’t require this.
Only breakfast is included but you can eat like a King in Thailand with some of the best restaurants in the world. Also feel is very affordable.
We do recommend you bring a protein powder and greens powder (any brand) with something like spirulina or wheat grass in it. This is because after surgery clients are generally not hungry and can become quite nauseous
Yes, you can. We accept all major credit cards however you’ll incur a 3% transaction fee. If you wish to pay via credit card we will send you a payment link.
Cancellation with 30 or more days’ notice: Cancellation before 30 days will incur an AUD 3000 cancellation fee.
Cancellation within 29 days or less: All surgery packages canceled less than 30 days before the scheduled surgery date will lose 30% of their total invoice price
Cancellation within 7 days: Cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled
Cancellation on the day of surgery: The cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled within the travel time window (departure flight window).
If a client decides to not proceed with a scheduled surgery during their stay in Thailand or another Azurite location, they will incur an additional hospital package fee if they choose to proceed with the surgery at a later date.
There are no refunds on surgeries that you choose not to proceed with if you are on a multi-surgery package due to the discount given.
Refunds will be given for medical reasons that are not pre existing.
Yes, you can bring one companion for free as your support person. However, to avoid additional charges generally the companion stays with you on the sofa bed at hospital. If your companion does not want to stay at hospital you will be invoiced additional nights to keep your hotel reservation while at hospital. Current rate is 150 AUD (but is subject to change)
At Azurite we use a select team of ISAPS accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeons and have made the decision to not be associated with a surgeon name, and results only. Full details of surgeon will be provided upon deposit payment made.
Yes, all of our packages include accommodation at our partner hotel the Chatrium Residence Sathorn. As a One Bedroom Deluxe Suite. If you require an additional room or a two bedroom you’ll be invoiced an upgrade fee.
