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Last February 3rd 2025

One-Stitch Mini Facelift

The Private Clinic offer the One Stitch and Mini Facelift exclusively in London. It is proving to be a highly popular procedure in 2020 due to the many advantages it can . Our expert Plastic Surgeons have experience in and Temporal Facelifts, book a to find out more. specialises in One Stitch . You can book a consultation in our clinic.

One Stitch Facelift Cost – From £4,440 | 0% Finance Available

As we begin to age, one of the first places to show the visible signs is our face such as skin or droop. Many do not want to undergo full facelift surgery with long downtimes, or they feel that they do not need full . A one stitch or mini is exactly that, a facelift with one incision point and one stitch within too.

“I’m delighted with my temporal facelift. No one could tell, but everyone kept commenting on how great I looked. I feel like a new person.” Jane B, London

What is a One Stitch or Mini Facelift?

The One-Stitch, Mini or 3D procedure is much less than a full facelift and can be safely carried out under local anaesthetic. The results are a little more subtle in and very effective in producing a firmer, and more appearance to the face.

One Stitch, Mini Facelift at a glance

Procedure Time

40 minutes

Anaesthetic Type

Local anaesthetic

Hospital Stay

Day case

Support Garments

None

Washing

1 Day

Driving

1 day

Up & Mobile

immediately

Sexual Activity

4 – 6 weeks

Back to Work

1 day

Exercise

6 weeks

Travel

6 weeks

Recovery Time

6 – 8 weeks

Sleeping

on back for 1-2 weeks

Final Results

6 – 12 months

What are the advantages of a One Stitch or Mini Facelift?

What is a Temporal Facelift?

The Temporal Facelift is another invasive procedure that concentrates on the to the midface. It is a quick procedure performed under local with a much smaller scar than a . The are effective in a natural-looking lift to the face.

What are the advantages of a Temporal facelift?

Temporal (one-stitch) cost starts from £4,440.

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One Stitch Mini Facelift Before & After Photos

Our Plastic Surgeons will work alongside you to help you achieve your goals.
Simply book a consultation today to hear about the best options for you.

What to Expect

The Private Clinic has been patients for over 40 years with of people placing their trust in us each year. We pride on being able to offer a personalised service. We have a team of nurses and expert surgeons who understand the importance of this decision and will support you throughout your journey with us.

The first stage of your Mini Facelift journey will be a consultation with one of our expert surgeons.
At your consultation, your will go through the in detail and the area.

Your will then discuss:

Following your consultation, you will be introduced to your patient who will be your point of should you wish to proceed with one stitch .

In the interests of patient safety, all our are against our selection criteria. Following your consultation and review of your past history, the physician or preoperative nurse will choose any pre-operative tests to be appropriate, most of which are blood tests.

The One Stitch Facelift is performed under local anaesthetic so your procedure will start with a small to the area being which will then eventually become numb.

Once numb your surgeon will then make a small incision within the hairline, so no one will be able to see it. The skin is then and a stitch is passed through the deep tissue within the cheek which is then and secured before the incision is closed with dissolvable sutures.

The is also under local so will begin in a similar way with a small injection of local to numb the area being treated. The surgeon will then make an above the hairline at the . The skin is then separated from the OnabotulinumtoxinAAbobotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinAPrabotulinumtoxinALetibotulinumtoxinARimabotulinumtoxinBHyaluronic Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines TreatmentCrow’s Feet TreatmentBunny Lines TreatmentChemical Brow LiftLip FlipGummy Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentTMJ TreatmentCervical Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm TreatmentLip AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone EnhancementTear Trough FillersNasolabial Fold SofteningMarionette Line FillersLiquid RhinoplastyNon-Surgical Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline DefinitionChin AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar Subcision Filling and muscle below and the muscle and SMAS membranes are tightened. The skin is then pulled back and any excess is removed and the is closed with dissolvable sutures. A blepharoplasty is often performed at the same time as a facelift.

The results of a mini facelift and temporal are still long-lasting as the procedure removing the skin. However, you will still age as normal so the results of your may change slightly over time but the should remain visible for a long time after surgery.

The downtime after a One-Stitch Facelift and Temporal Facelift is minimal with many patients feeling able to return to work the next day.

A follow-up appointment with a clinic nurse will be made 1-2 weeks following your procedure to check your wounds. You will then have a 6 week appointment with your to assess your results.

The Clinic have collaborated with Chrysalis Finance to offer 0% finance for our patients.*

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Frequently Asked Questions

You will not be able to drive on the day after having a one stitch or temporal facelift procedure but the majority of are fine to 24 hours after the if they are feeling well.

The one stitch facelift is a procedure that only involves one stitch. The incision is located in the close to the top of the year. It targets the top cheek bone area but many notice a subtle lift in the jawline area too.

The one stitch and facelift are very similar in that they both are performed under local and minimal .

A one stitch facelift however is to target the mid-face area whereas the facelift is best for the upper face.

A temporal facelift targets the upper eye and brow area with the being made close the temple within the hair line.

To find out more to book a consultation.

Typical candidates for the one stitch or temporal are patients in their 40’s, 50s and early 60s who are starting to facial and lack of .

The one stitch or facelift is ideal for busy professional that want to look but are not able to take long of time off work to . It is also great for patients who do not wish to have a complete change but more of a subtle lift.

To find out more about your for a one stitch or temporal click here to book a consultation.

Our advice on what to consider when to have a one-stitch procedure:

1. When choosing a clinic, you should always do your research, and only go to an established, reputable clinic.

The Clinic has been in the cosmetic surgery industry for over 40 years. We are here to answer all of your questions and give you peace of mind.

2. When choosing a surgeon, make sure you know who you’ll be seeing. Their expertise, qualifications and satisfaction rate are important factors to take into consideration.

At The Private Clinic, we only source the most experienced and specialised . Find out more about our here.

3. Price should never be the factor when where to have your treatment. Safety should be your number one and that they will look after you – not only before, but also after your procedure

4. When it sounds too good to be true, it often is. Always find out what your clinic’s reputation is.

Our reputation for safety and satisfaction, honest advice and care means your journey with The Private Clinic will be an to a newfound shape.

Why Choose The Private Clinic

Meet our Surgeons

The Private Clinic has a second-to-none for working with the best surgeons in the UK.
We afford our patients quality care before, during and long after their procedure. Our One Stitch Facelift team includes:

Consultant & Reconstructive Surgeon

Ready to begin your journey?

Come and see our expert surgeons to discuss the best options available for you. Book a consultation and take that first step.

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About The Clinic

The Private Clinic is a multi award medical group with located across the UK. We have over 40 years’ experience in offering the best in advanced minimally invasive non surgical treatments and expert led procedures in our clinics and hospitals. Our are all with and we are regulated by the . The CQC is an for health and social care in . Last review March 10th 2023.

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