Facelift in Miami, FL
Over time, your skin begins to lose its elasticity, your once firm facial muscles loosen, and the contours that once gave your face its youthful, elevated structure begin to soften. Even with diligent skincare, injectable fillers, or other minimally invasive anti-aging treatments, there comes a point when non-surgical facial rejuvenation options can no longer adequately lift or tighten the deeper layers that have shifted with age.
That’s where facelift surgery comes in. Many potential facelift patients are apprehensive about undergoing surgery because they fear their results will look unnatural. However, at 4Beauty by Mendieta, our expert facial surgeons don’t rely on pulling your skin tight; instead, they reposition the underlying structures of your face for results that look natural and balanced. Facelift surgery redefines the contours and angles of the aging face to restore a shapely, youthful appearance, enhancing definition and revitalizing your appearance.
Facelift Cost in Miami & Flexible Financing Options
The cost of a facelift in Miami varies depending on several factors, including the type of facelift you undergo, the extent and complexity of your surgery, whether you choose to add other cosmetic procedures to your facelift, your surgeon’s experience, and other variables. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the national average cost of a facelift ranges from $12,000 to $19,000, depending on the above factors.
Each facelift at 4Beauty by Mendieta is tailored to address your individual needs, goals, and desired results. Once your board-certified plastic surgeon creates a customized treatment plan for you, we will provide you with a personalized cost estimate for your facelift.
Additionally, we offer several financing options to help you fund your facelift, in part or in full.
Why Choose 4Beauty by Mendieta for Your Facelift?
When you choose 4Beauty by Mendieta, you’re choosing an aesthetic surgery practice built on an unparalleled combination of artistry, precision, and a deep understanding of facial anatomy and aesthetics. Dr. Constantino Mendieta and his team are known for delivering natural, balanced facelift outcomes designed to enhance, not change, the facial features that make you, you. Every facelift is meticulously customized to factor in your unique facial proportions, skin quality, degree of sagging, and long-term aesthetic goals. Improving and refreshing your facial features is never unattainable—with advanced facial surgery techniques performed by well-trained, board-certified plastic surgeons, you can enjoy a refreshed, beautiful appearance that lasts for years.
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Learn what a facelift can do for you and which facelift technique will provide optimal results. Contact 4Beauty by Mendieta today at (305) 860-0717 or complete the online contact form to schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons.
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What Is a Facelift?
A facelift (also known as a rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure designed to rejuvenate your face by tightening sagging tissues, refining contours that have softened with age, and restoring an overall smoother, more youthful appearance. Unlike older facelift methods, which focused solely on tightening the skin, today’s facelift techniques address the deeper support layers of your face, including muscles, ligaments, and fat, to correct the underlying causes of facial aging. A well-executed facelift can soften jowls, elevate your mid face, define your jawline, minimize deep creases, and create results that look like you, just subtly refreshed.
What Is a Rapid Recovery Facelift?
4Beauty by Mendieta offers a signature mini facelift procedure for patients seeking subtle facial rejuvenation with a faster recovery timeline. Less invasive than a traditional facelift, the mini facelift addresses sagging skin and jowling in the lower face and jawline, providing a rapid refresh that eliminates mild to moderate signs of aging.
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Benefits of a Facelift
A facelift offers a highly effective, comprehensive approach to reversing visible signs of facial aging. Advantages of a facelift include:
- Tightening of underlying facial structures for longer-lasting, natural-looking results.
- Refining and restoring jawline definition.
- Reducing or eliminating jowls.
- Addressing sagging and excess neck tissue.
- Smoothing and firming skin, and correcting deep folds (especially nasolabial folds and marionette lines).
- Restoring youthful facial volume in the cheeks where fat pads have descended.
- Natural-looking results that avoid an overly tight or “pulled” appearance.
- Long-term improvement, with results lasting 10–15 years with proper care.
Who Is an Ideal Candidate for a Facelift?
A facelift might be right for you if you want to correct moderate to severe facial sagging and want results beyond what non-surgical treatments can provide. Good facelift candidates are nonsmokers (or willing to stop smoking before surgery), in good overall health, and who have realistic expectations for what a facelift can achieve. Ideal facelift candidates generally want to address the following concerns:
- Skin laxity
- Jowls
- Lack of jawline definition
- Displaced facial fat
- Nasolabial folds
- Marionette lines
There is no “perfect” time to get a facelift. Patients typically range from their 40s to 70s, but whether you’re a good candidate for the procedure depends on your skin quality, bone structure, and overall goals—not age alone.
If you want to learn if you are a candidate for a facelift, or to learn how a facelift can help rejuvenate your appearance, call 4Beauty by Mendieta at (305) 860-0717 or fill out the contact form to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons to determine if this procedure is right for you.
What Are My Facelift Options?
There are several types of facelifts available; however, our surgeons prefer the following techniques for optimal, lasting results.
Mini Facelift (Rapid Recover)
The mini facelift approach addresses mild to moderate signs of aging in the lower face and jawline. This approach is best suited for patients seeking subtle rejuvenation and a faster recovery. Often considered a less invasive option than a traditional or deep plane facelift, the mini facelift involves shorter incisions and less postoperative downtime. This approach is ideal for patients who want a less invasive approach to facial rejuvenation, while benefiting from a rapid, smooth recovery.
SMAS (Traditional) Facelift
The SMAS facelift targets both the skin and the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS). The SMAS is a strong connective layer under your skin that provides facial support. By tightening and repositioning this layer, your surgeon corrects sagging more effectively and with more enduring results than if they only addressed the superficial skin layer.
An SMAS facelift is ideal for patients with moderate facial aging who want a natural-looking lift of their lower face and jawline.
Deep Plane Facelift
The deep plane facelift goes even deeper than the SMAS approach, releasing and repositioning the ligaments and tissues located beneath the SMAS layer. By lifting the mid face, cheeks, and jowls as one unit, the deep plane facelift technique offers dramatic facial rejuvenation while still looking natural.
Deep plane facelifts are especially beneficial for patients with significant sagging in the mid face, hollowing in the cheeks or under the eyes, or severe jowling.
Preparing for Your Facelift
Prior to your facelift, your surgeon will provide you with the necessary information to make sure you are prepared on the day of your surgery. Before your facelift, you should:
- Stop smoking and avoid nicotine products to prevent healing complications.
- Pause blood-thinning medications or supplements as advised.
- Arrange for time off work, ideally two weeks or more.
- Set up a comfortable recovery space at home, complete with essentials such as pillows, electronics, chargers, water, and snacks, in easy reach.
- Plan for someone to drive you home after the procedure and stay with you for the first 24–48 hours.
Adequately preparing for facelift surgery ensures a smooth, safe experience and increases your chances of a complication-free recovery and optimal facelift results.
What to Expect During Your Facelift
Facelift Consultation
Your facelift consultation at 4Beauty is an in-depth evaluation by one of our skilled and experienced plastic surgeons. During this time, they will listen to your goals, perform a facial analysis, and develop your facelift surgery plan based on your medical history, unique facial anatomy, and desired results. If you would like to explore correcting additional areas of your face, such as the brow, eyes, or neck, ask your surgeon about combining facial rejuvenation surgeries at this time as well. This thorough, personal approach to all aspects of the procedure ensures that your facelift is specifically designed to address your concerns with long-lasting solutions.
During your consultation, your surgeon will:
- Review your medical history, including previous surgeries, general health status, and pre-existing conditions.
- Discuss your aesthetic goals and the changes you’d like to achieve.
- Evaluate your facial anatomy, facial concerns, and skin quality.
- Explain which facelift technique will best deliver your desired outcome.
- Outline the recovery process, timeline, and expected results.
- Provide an individualized quote and surgical plan.
Your consultation is also your opportunity to ask questions, review before-and-after photos, and get to know your surgeon so you can go into your facelift surgery confident in your decision.
Facelift Procedure
A facelift is performed under general anesthesia and can take 4–6 hours, depending on the technique used and whether you combine additional aesthetic procedures with your facelift. The incisions used in both an SMAS facelift and a deep plane facelift are strategically placed around your ears and hidden in your hairline to keep any scars discreet and well-hidden.
How the SMAS Facelift Is Performed
In a SMAS facelift, your surgeon gently lifts the skin to access the muscular layer underneath. The SMAS is then tightened and repositioned to lift sagging tissues. This reinforces your underlying facial structure and reduces tension on your skin, helping avoid a “pulled” look and maintaining natural-looking results. Once the SMAS is secured, excess skin is trimmed and redraped, and incisions are sutured to complete your surgery.
How the Deep Plane Facelift Is Performed
In a deep plane facelift, your surgeon works beneath the SMAS, releasing deeper facial ligaments and lifting the skin, fat, and muscle as a single unit. This approach allows for a more significant elevation of your mid face and cheeks without creating tightness on your skin’s surface. The deeper repositioning inherent in a deep plane facelift naturally restores volume and softens deeply etched folds without excessive or unnatural skin stretching.
Both the SMAS and deep plane facelift methods focus on restoring more youthful facial volume and contours while preserving your natural facial expressions.
What Procedures Can Be Combined With Facelift Surgery?
Your facelift surgery may be combined with other cosmetic procedures for more comprehensive and balanced facial rejuvenation. Combining surgeries is an excellent way to condense recovery time and save on costs. Some of the procedures most commonly combined with a facelift include:
Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is performed to address aging eyelids, such as upper eyelid hooding and under-eye puffiness. By combining eyelid surgery with your facelift, you can ensure that there remains a harmonious balance between the upper and lower regions of your face.
Brow Lift
While facelift surgery addresses the mid face and lower face, it does not address laxity or other signs of aging in the upper portion of your face. Brow lift surgery corrects fine lines and wrinkles on your forehead and elevates sagging or drooping eyebrows.
Neck Lift
Neck lift surgery is almost always performed in combination with a facelift to address skin laxity under the jawline and chin. Neck lift surgery tightens sagging tissues and eliminates excess neck fat, restoring smoothness and tautness to the neck and ensuring a cohesive, natural-looking transition between your face and neck.
Injectables
Injectable neuromodulators like BOTOX® Cosmetic temporarily reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and forehead that are not addressed during a facelift. Dermal fillers, such as JUVÉDERM®, restore facial fullness to areas of the face where age-related volume loss has occurred, including the cheeks, lips, temples, and nasolabial folds.
Facelift Recovery & Aftercare
Recovery after a facelift is a gradual process, and most patients are pleasantly surprised by how manageable it feels.
The First Two Weeks
In the first few days after your facelift, you can expect swelling, tightness, and mild bruising—typical signs that your tissues are healing. Any pain can be managed with prescription or over-the-counter medication. Your surgeon may add EXPAREL® (a non-opioid, long-acting local anesthetic) to your procedure to reduce post-surgical pain by up to 80%. Keeping your head elevated and using cool compresses will also help minimize discomfort and swelling and support a smoother recovery.
As the first week progresses, bruising begins to fade, swelling slowly decreases, and you may feel ready to return to work and light activities by the end of the second week. It’s important to avoid bending, heavy lifting, or anything that raises your blood pressure during this time, as doing so can affect your recovery. Following your surgeon’s facelift aftercare instructions (including keeping your incisions clean and protected) is essential, as it will directly impact how your scars mature and how your final facelift results take shape.
Exosome Therapy
As part of your facelift recovery, your surgeon may recommend exosome therapy. Exosomes support the healing process and accelerate recovery after a facelift by promoting cellular repair and regeneration and reducing inflammation. They are applied topically or injected, delivering growth factors and signaling molecules that boost healing, minimize swelling, and improve the hydration, elasticity, and quality of your skin. Incorporating exosomes into your facelift recovery can speed healing, while giving you smoother, more even skin texture, reduced redness, and a more radiant complexion overall.
Attend all follow-up appointments so your surgeon can monitor the progress of your recovery, remove sutures if needed, and offer guidance on safely transitioning back to your regular routine. While subtle swelling may persist for several weeks, you will be able to see a noticeable improvement early on, with your final facelift results continuing to refine as the manipulated tissues fully settle into their new contours.
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What Results Can I Expect From a Facelift?
A facelift delivers dramatic, long-lasting, and natural-looking rejuvenation that can last 10–15 years. After recovery, you can expect:
- A more defined jawline
- Smoother neck and lower face
- Softer, less noticeable nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- Lifted cheeks and mid face
- A refreshed, rested, and youthful appearance
While a facelift won’t stop the aging process, it does reset the clock, making you look younger, longer. However, maintaining your newly refreshed appearance is up to you, and a healthy lifestyle will bolster the lasting results of your facelift. A nutritious diet and regular exercise can significantly slow the effects of aging on your face. The quality of your skin is also affected by environmental circumstances such as smoking, UV exposure, drug and/or alcohol use, high stress, and genetic disposition.
Facelift FAQs
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Will a facelift change the way I smile or express emotion?
When performed correctly, a facelift should not affect your ability to make your everyday facial expressions. Modern facelift techniques focus on repositioning deeper tissues without tightening muscles that control movement, and they also limit tension on your skin. Because of these factors, you should experience no changes to the way your face naturally moves.
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How long do numbness and tightness last after facelift surgery?
Temporary numbness, tingling, or a tight sensation is common after a facelift, as your nerves and tissues heal. These side effects typically improve within a few weeks, though it may take several months for them to fully resolve.
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Can a facelift fix fine lines and sun damage?
A facelift is designed to lift and tighten underlying tissues, but doesn’t directly treat surface skin concerns. Laser resurfacing, chemical peels, or broadband light therapy (BBL) can be paired with facelift surgery to improve your skin’s texture, smooth fine lines, and lessen pigmentation.
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When can I exercise after a facelift?
Physical activity and exercise should be limited for about two to three weeks after surgery. You must refrain from overstressing your facial muscles by avoiding any cardiovascular activities that might result in unnecessary blood flow to your face. Strenuous activity and heavy lifting are prohibited for three to six weeks, or until your surgeon clears you.
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Are there risks associated with facelift surgery?
Patients typically do not experience significant complications following facelift surgery. However, all surgical procedures come with risks that may include:
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Hematoma
- Seroma
- Poor wound healing
- Scarring
- Fat necrosis
If you experience the complications listed above after your facelift surgery, contact our office immediately.
Contact 4Beauty by Mendieta
Improving facial features is not unattainable with today’s amazing facial surgery techniques and a well-trained, board certified plastic surgeon. If you have been considering a facelift or other plastic surgery procedures, give us a call today at (305) 860-0717. You may also contact us online or simply fill out the contact form below and a member of our team will get in touch.
Non-surgical cosmetic treatments, such as dermal fillers, chemical peels and more are also available at our Miami medical spa.
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