
After nearly 40 years in plastic surgery, I’ve seen trends come and go—but one that keeps resurfacing is the promise of the “mini” procedure. “Mini facelift,” “mini tummy tuck,” “scarless breast lift,” “lunchtime lift,” and even “threads” are all over social media and aesthetic marketing. Understandably, patients are intrigued. Who wouldn’t want a quick fix with no scars or downtime?
But here’s the truth: Mini procedures produce mini results.