There is such an alternative called the LifeStyle Lift. Founded by Dr. Kent the LifeStyle Lift is a one-hour procedure with, apparently for some, great results.
It was designed exclusively for jowls, frown lines, wrinkles, loose neck (turkey neck) and facial skin. This kind of mini-lift is especially good at addressing issues around the lower third of the face and the neck.

The patient is given local anesthetic, similar to the dentist. Then small incisions are made along the side of the face. Through these incisions the surgeon can tighten the underlining layer of muscle.

Patients can be in and out in 2 hours and the recovery time can be just a few days.

The best part is that it’s safer than a facelift. It is safer because harmful general anesthetics are not used during the Lifestyle Lift. You are never asleep at anytime during the procedure and never at that risk. It’s the complete opposite of extreme facial plastic surgery.

The cost is about a third of a facelift, approximately $4000.00 for the procedure versus the facelift that can be $15,000.00 or more.

In researching the procedure mostly positive feedback was found, although results do vary from minimal bruising to more severe depending on the individual.