RefinedMD
800 Pollard Road, Building A
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: (408) 688-2082
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: Please call for availability
Closed Sundays & Holidays
At RefinedMD, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Sudeep Roy performs an in-office mini facelift, a deep plane facelift performed under mild oral sedation and local anesthesia, without general anesthesia.
This makes it one of the most accessible deep plane options in the country for patients seeking meaningful, natural lower-face rejuvenation with a reduced risk profile and a faster, more manageable recovery.
Also known as a limited-incision lower facelift, the mini facelift is designed for younger patients in their late 30s through early 50s to address aging changes in the lower face.
It’s an excellent option for individuals who:
Dr. Roy addresses early signs of aging with precision and artistry through mini facelift surgery in Los Gatos, California. He may also recommend a traditional facelift.
I cannot say enough about Dr. Roy and his team…Dr. Roy is a true artist – – not just a great surgeon. He knew exactly what needed to be done to make my outward appearance look the age my heart and mind think I am.
LRS64, 5-Star RealSelf review
Dr. Roy’s personable bedside manner inspires the confidence and trust of our facial plastic surgery patients. A graduate of Stanford University, Dr. Roy completed a rigorous 5-year residency focused exclusively on facial plastic surgery and fellowship training with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).
Meet Dr. Sudeep RoyDuring your consultation, Dr. Roy will carefully assess your facial structure and skin quality to determine if a mini facelift is the right procedure for you. Dr. Roy’s patient selection process for the in-office mini facelift is the foundation of its safety profile. Rather than offering it broadly, he identifies candidates whose anatomy, degree of facial aging, and health profile make them genuinely appropriate for this approach.
Often, patients who can benefit from a mini facelift are no longer getting the desired results from nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatments.
A mini facelift at an earlier age may be less expensive than relying on BOTOX® or dermal fillers to minimize signs of aging. For those who’ve experienced diminishing effects from injectables, a mini facelift is a one-time investment with sustained results. A mini facelift is less invasive than a deep plane facelift, so it’s best for patients with less advanced aging in the lower face and neck.
A deep plane facelift is a more appropriate option if you want to:
Whichever procedure is right for you, Dr. Roy uses his expertise to ensure your results look natural, like a younger version of yourself.
Since 2016, Dr. Roy has been one of a very small number of facial plastic surgeons in the United States performing deep plane facelifts in an office setting under mild oral sedation. He developed the protocols required to deliver this level of surgery safely without general anesthesia, eliminating the grogginess, nausea, and systemic side effects that accompany it.
Dr. Roy begins by making small, discreet incisions around the ears. The underlying tissues of the face are then carefully lifted and tightened to address sagging skin and restore a youthful contour.
Unlike an expanded deep plane facelift, the mini facelift targets the lower face, including the jawline and neck, with a less invasive approach. The result is a refreshed, more youthful appearance with a quicker recovery time compared to more extensive facelift procedures.
The drainless technique Dr. Roy pioneered for full facelift surgery is applied to every in-office mini facelift, so patients who choose the least invasive path to deep plane results also benefit from the most advanced recovery protocol he has developed.
Combining procedures can maximize results and address multiple concerns at once. Some of the most effective treatments to combine with a mini facelift include:
Even though a mini facelift involves shorter incisions, it is still a surgical procedure that requires rest to heal properly. Most patients feel comfortable returning to work within 7 to 10 days of their procedure. You can resume light exercise after about 2 weeks and more strenuous workouts after 3 weeks. It can take up to 3 months to see the full, final results of your mini facelift.
The cost of a mini facelift depends on the extent of the procedure, the training and experience of the plastic surgeon, and several other factors. When you come to RefinedMD in Los Gatos for a mini facelift consultation with Dr. Roy, we’ll provide a detailed price quote that you can review before scheduling your surgery.
Comfort and rapid recovery are central to Dr. Roy’s technique. His advanced protocol integrates regenerative medicine to reduce inflammation and promote healing.
Most patients resume light activities within days, with visible swelling and redness improving steadily during the first week.
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Reviewed for clinical accuracy by a RefinedMD Medical Editor on September 8th, 2026.
