Facelift Procedure

If your daily regimen of anti-aging creams, or non-surgical options like Botox, aren’t making a difference anymore, it might be time to consider a facelift. Additionally, if you have sagging skin around the neck or chin area, a facelift can remove excess skin.

Many techniques can be used during the process depending on exactly what your concern is.

The primary techniques are:

• Full Facelift: adjustments to the whole facial region, from the neck up to the eyes
• Mid Facelift: primarily focused on the appearance of the cheeks and adjacent areas
• Lower Facelift: concerning the mid and lower face region, often preferred by those just beginning to experience the signs of aging
• Neck lift: predominately addresses the neck bands and excess skin below the jawline

During your consultation, we’ll discuss the best combination of options to ensure you achieve your facial rejuvenation goals.

Top benefits of a facelift include:

• Increases harmony and symmetry of facial features
• Reduces the appearance of jowls
• Raises the appearance of drooping cheeks
• Smooths the folds between the nose, around the mouth, towards the chin
• Lifts the skin and fat beneath the chin and neck

Candidates for facelifts:

• Are in good overall health
• Have realistic expectations for their desired appearance
• Have generally healthy skin, with good elasticity
• Are non-smokers, or are willing to quit smoking prior to and during the recovery of the procedure

After the procedure, you can expect soreness and tightness around the areas of your face that were targeted. During your consultation, your doctor will discuss the recovery period in detail and any specific directions you’ll need to be aware of.

Typically, after two or three weeks a patient has fully recovered with minimal swelling. Incisions aren’t typically noticeable as they’re hidden in places like your hairline.

The facelift procedure can provide lasting effects that can remain for 5-10 years. Factors such as skin elasticity, sun exposure and lifestyle can affect how long your results last.