Lower Facelift Guide | Rejuvenate Your Jawline, Jowls & Neck Naturally

If sagging jowls, deep marionette lines, and a soft jawline are aging your appearance, a Lower Facelift may be the precise solution you need. This targeted procedure focuses on the lower third of the face, providing a youthful, contoured jawline and smoother neck—without the need for a full facelift.

What Is a Lower Facelift?

A Lower Facelift, also called a jawline lift or mini lower lift, is a cosmetic surgery that rejuvenates the lower face and upper neck by tightening sagging skin, lifting soft tissue, and refining the jawline.

This technique specifically addresses:

  • Jowls (sagging along the jawline)
  • Loose skin around the mouth and chin
  • Deep marionette lines
  • Mild to moderate neck sagging (sometimes with platysmaplasty)


Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a great candidate if you:

  • Are in your 40s to 70s
  • Have jowls or sagging along the jawline
  • Want to tighten your lower face and neck
  • Have good skin elasticity and overall health
  • Prefer a natural result without an overdone or frozen look
  • Have already had a mini lift or neck lift and need touch-up refinement


Key Benefits of a Lower Facelift

  • Lifts and firms sagging jowls
  • Defines the jawline and chin area
  • Smooths deep folds and lines around the mouth
  • Reduces loose skin in the neck (when combined with platysmaplasty)
  • Minimal scarring, hidden along the ears
  • More affordable and faster recovery than a full facelift


How Is It Performed?

  1. Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general
  2. Incisions: Made around the ears, sometimes extending behind the hairline
  3. SMAS Layer Tightening: The deeper tissue is lifted and secured
  4. Skin Redraping: Excess skin is trimmed and sutured carefully
  5. Optional Add-Ons: Neck tightening, fat grafting, or liposuction

Surgery Time: 2–4 hours
 Outpatient Procedure: Patients usually go home the same day


Lower Facelift vs Full Facelift

FeatureLower FaceliftFull FaceliftTarget AreaJowls, jawline, upper neckFull face: cheeks, jaw, and neckIncision LengthShorter, around earsLonger, extends into scalpRecovery Time7–10 days10–14+ daysIdeal Age Range40s–60s50s–70sResult Longevity7–10 years8–12 years


Recovery Timeline

  • Day 1–3: Swelling and mild discomfort (managed with medication)
  • Day 5–7: Sutures removed
  • Day 7–10: Return to non-strenuous work
  • 2–4 weeks: Bruising resolves; makeup can conceal any residual marks
  • 1–2 months: Final results become visible
Most patients feel comfortable returning to social events within 10–14 days.

How Long Do Results Last?

  • Results typically last 7–10 years, depending on age and lifestyle
  • Maintenance with Botox, fillers, or skin tightening (e.g., Ultherapy, Thermage) can prolong outcomes
  • Aging continues naturally, but the face remains more youthful than baseline


Lower Facelift Cost (Estimates)

RegionEstimated Price (USD)South Korea₩5M – ₩10M ($3,800 – $7,500)USA / Canada$7,000 – $14,000UK / EU£5,000 – £10,000


Costs vary based on surgical technique, clinic, and whether combined with other procedures.

Commonly Combined Procedures

To enhance facial balance, many patients combine a lower facelift with:

  • Neck Lift or Platysmaplasty – for firming neck bands
  • Fat Grafting – to restore cheek or chin volume
  • Lower Eyelid Surgery – for complete lower-face harmony
  • Skin Resurfacing – such as laser, microneedling, or exosomes


A Lower Facelift is the perfect solution for those bothered by jowls, jawline sagging, and marionette lines but who aren’t ready for (or don’t need) a full facelift. With natural results, minimal scarring, and long-lasting rejuvenation, this procedure can take years off your appearance while maintaining your facial identity.



Considering a lower facelift in Korea?
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