The Flagship
The MILA Facelift
Laser-assisted. Awake, without general anesthesia. Same day. Results that keep building for up to 90 days. Our singular focus — refined at the intersection of laser technology and facial surgery.
New York City
Facelift NYC.
Rebuilt for this city.
MILA is New York's laser-assisted, awake alternative to the traditional facelift — surgical-level results without general anesthesia. Same day. Back to your life in days, not weeks.
Book Your NYC ConsultationThe MILA Difference
New York Doesn't Slow Down. Neither Should Your Recovery.
Traditional facelifts require general anesthesia, an operating room, and weeks of recovery hidden at home. That's not how New Yorkers want to spend their time. Or their lives.
MILA was built differently. Our laser-assisted approach works with your body's natural biology. The laser makes the procedure faster and more precise — less trauma to tissue, less bruising, less swelling, and a faster return to the city you live in. The full clinical picture — how the laser works at each phase and why results keep building for up to 90 days — is on the laser-assisted facelift NYC page.
Results build quietly over the first three months — until someone says what you've been waiting to hear. What that looks like at 30 days and 90 days, documented →
The MILA Facelift. And Enhancements.
Enhancement
Neck Lift
Jawline definition. Profile transformation. Often combined with a MILA for patients whose concerns include the neck and lower face. Priced separately. Discussed at consultation.
Enhancement
Eyelid Lift
Address hooding. Refresh the gaze. A natural complement to a MILA for patients whose concerns include the eye area. Priced separately. Discussed at consultation.
Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Spero Theodorou
MD, FACS · Upper East Side, Manhattan
Co-invented the laser and RF technology behind MILA while serving as CMO of InMode Ltd. (2015–2024). Co-developed FaceTite, BodyTite, EmbraceRF, and Morpheus8. Section Editor for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal. 30+ peer-reviewed publications.
Surgical Director, NYC
Dr. Christopher Chia
MD, ABPS, ABS · Double Board-Certified
Double board-certified plastic surgeon. MEETH fellowship trained — the same institution where Dr. Theodorou trained. Former Program Director of the MEETH fellowship. 20+ years aesthetic surgery expertise.
Frequently Asked
FAQ. MILA Facelift NYC
How long is recovery after a laser-assisted facelift?
Most MILA patients return to light activities within a few days and are comfortable being seen socially within one to two weeks. Traditional facelift recovery typically requires three to four weeks of visible downtime. The laser-assisted approach reduces tissue trauma and accelerates healing significantly.
Will I need general anesthesia?
No. A MILA does not require general anesthesia. Your sedation plan is tailored to you and reviewed at your consultation, and the procedure is performed at an accredited facility. It's designed to keep you comfortable throughout, and most MILA procedures are performed awake. Not all patients are candidates; candidacy is evaluated at your consultation.
What makes MILA different from other NYC facelift practices?
The laser-assisted approach. The laser enables your surgeon to work faster and more precisely. It causes less trauma to tissue, less bruising, less swelling, and faster recovery. It also stimulates collagen production post-procedure. Results continue to build naturally for three months after surgery.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. MILA offers financing through a range of lenders, including options with 0% promotional-interest periods and monthly payment plans. Your Patient Care Consultant walks you through the options at your consultation.
Ready to Meet in New York?
Consultations are available in person at our NYC location, or by secure video where available. Your surgeon walks you through the procedure and your expected results. There's zero pressure to commit.
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