The Signs of Aging a Facelift Can Address
We use facelift techniques to lift and reposition deeper facial structures, softening visible signs of aging while preserving your natural features:
- Jowls that soften the jawline
- Loose or sagging skin along the jawline
- Deep nasolabial folds (lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth)
- Marionette lines that pull the corners of the mouth downward
- Loss of definition between the face and neck
- Sagging in the lower cheeks
- Banding or laxity in the neck
Is a Facelift the Right Choice for You?
Choosing a facelift is a personal decision, and the right approach depends on your goals, your features, and what you’re hoping to improve. Here’s a general guide to help you understand if it may be the right fit for you:
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Notice sagging in the lower face, jawline, or neck
- Feel like you look older or more tired than you feel
- Have loose skin that no longer responds to non-surgical treatments
- Want longer-lasting results instead of temporary improvements
- Are in good overall health and able to undergo surgery
- Want a refreshed appearance while still looking like yourself
A facelift may not be the best fit if you:
- Have only mild skin laxity or early signs of aging that could improve with options like a mini facelift, skin tightening, or a thread lift
- Are mainly concerned with the eye area, where blepharoplasty or brow lift may be more appropriate
- Are focused on restoring volume rather than lifting, where dermal fillers may be a better option
- Have surface-level wrinkles that could be treated with Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin
The best way to know for sure is through a one-on-one consultation, where you’ll get clear, honest guidance on what will actually help you reach your goals.
Understanding Your Facelift Options
SMAS Facelift
This technique lifts and repositions the deeper facial tissue layer beneath the skin to create natural-looking, longer-lasting improvement in sagging and facial contours.
Deep Plane Facelift
A deep plane facelift releases and repositions underlying facial structures more extensively, allowing for a more comprehensive lift through the midface and jawline.
Mini Facelift
A mini facelift focuses on early signs of aging with smaller incisions and a shorter recovery, offering subtle improvement in the lower face.
Lower Facelift
This approach targets sagging along the jawline and lower cheeks, helping restore definition where jowls and skin laxity have developed.
Facelift with Neck Lift
Combining a facelift with a neck lift addresses both facial sagging and loose skin or banding in the neck for a more balanced, cohesive result.
Dr. Steven Dayan
Dr. Steven Dayan is a dual board-certified facial plastic surgeon with more than 23 years of experience and over 50,000 facial procedures performed. Known for his refined approach to facial surgery, he focuses on subtle changes that restore definition and balance so you look like yourself, just more refreshed.
Dr. Benjamin Caughlin
Dr. Benjamin Caughlin is a facial plastic surgeon recognized for his precise technique and patient-focused care. He takes the time to understand your goals and delivers thoughtful, natural-looking results that align with your features.
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