Mini facelift (jawline lift)
The clinic’s mini lift is a jawline lift: through an incision of about 2 cm behind the ear, tissue from the deep cheek to the jawline is pulled vertically, opposite to the sagging. It takes about 60 minutes and stitches are removed about 5 days later (clinic guidance).
At a glance
| Operating time | About 60 minutes (clinic guidance) |
|---|---|
| Stitch removal | About 5 days after surgery (clinic guidance) |
| Anaesthesia | Local or sedation (clinic guidance) |
| Approach | Incision of about 2 cm behind the ear (clinic guidance) |
| Hospital stay | Not needed (clinic guidance) |
Figures marked “clinic guidance” are the clinic’s published values; your surgeon sets your schedule at consultation.
Steps
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How it works at AVANT
- Consultation and examination with the surgeon
- Surgery
- Stitch removal about 5 days later (clinic guidance)
How long to stay in Seoul
Plan to be in Seoul until stitch removal, about 5 days after surgery (clinic guidance).
Risks and side effects
Reported complications of facelift surgery include a collection of blood under the skin (haematoma), temporary weakness of facial nerve branches, fluid collection (seroma), skin loss at the edge of the lifted skin and infection. Your surgeon explains how each is prevented and treated.
Questions
- Is a mini lift the same as a full facelift?
- No. It treats a smaller area around the jawline in a shorter operation. Whether it suits you is decided at the in-person examination.
- How much does a mini lift cost at AVANT?
- The clinic’s price list is being confirmed. Once it is, this page will show the published price range and the date it was checked.