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Amys Story Mini Facelift And Neck Lift Recovery Week 2

Written by Dr. Min S. Ahn · Updated June 15, 2026 Facial Plastic Surgeon · Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery · Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

In her video blog one week after surgery, she reported mild tenderness and swelling. This week, she continues to progress. She reports some tightness in the face that she can feel softening. She continues to sleep propped up. Amy has returned to work without a hitch.

A mini lift and neck lift corrects jawline issues, like sagging jowls, and an unflattering neck angle. You’ll go home the same day as your procedure, and return the next day to follow-up with Dr. Ahn. In seven days, you will return to the office to have your sutures removed. After 10 days, you will likely feel comfortable in public with makeup. The overall mini face and neck lift recovery time is about 10 to 14 days, but Dr. Ahn advises that you allow a cushion of three to four weeks of recovery time before a planned special event.

Click here about video blog one week after surgery for an update from Amy one year following surgery, including the mini facelift and neck lift before and after reveal. If you’d like to explore a mini facelift and neck lift, sign up below for a consultation with Dr. Ahn at our cosmetic surgery center.

About Dr. Min S. Ahn

Facial Plastic Surgeon · Ahn Point Center

Board certification

American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (verify)
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (verify)

Education and training

Harvard University, B.A. in Biology, cum laude
George Washington University School of Medicine, with distinction; Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
University of California, San Francisco, Head and Neck Surgery (Internship/Residency)
Research at the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health and at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Surgery
Medical degree, George Washington University School of Medicine, with distinction
Bachelor of Arts in Biology cum Laude, Harvard University (1985–1989)
Degree in medicine, with Distinction, The George Washington University School of Medicine (1990–1994)
Internship in General Surgery, The University of California at San Francisco (1994–1995)
Residency in Head and Neck Surgery, The University of California at San Francisco (1995–1999)
Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of California at San Francisco (1999–2000)

Hospital affiliations

UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA

Memberships