A traditional facelift is performed by undermining the skin and layers of the subcutaneous fat and removing excess tissue. A mini-facelift uses similar incisions which are tapered around the ear. However, the deeper layer of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) is identified superficial to the parotid fascia and elevated. This deeper layer contains the muscles of the face and neck. Dr. Barrera specializes in a minimally invasive deep elevation (MIDE) facelift. The MIDE facelift is a deep plane approach to the platysma neck bands from a smaller incision tapered around the ears. The Mini-facelift that Dr. Barrera performs is ideally suited for men with short hair and women with a ponytail hairstyle.