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One of the most commonly performed facial plastic surgery procedures. The inevitable natural aging process results in increased facial wrinkles and sagging skin, particularly along the jawline and upper neck. These changes can make you look years older than you are. The goal of a facelift is to reduce signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening the underlying muscles and redraping the skin around the neck and face. The end result is a naturally younger and well-rested face.

Using incisions hidden along the hairline and border of the ear, facelift surgery can effectively rejuvenate your face and restore a youthful look. Although the term "facelift" implies lifting the entire face, the surgery targets the lower two-thirds of the face (below the eyes) and the upper neck.

The surgery is usually done under a general anesthetic. Skin and underlying tissues are lifted and realigned to a more youthful position. If you have signs of extensive sun damage (finer wrinkles), additional procedures, such as laser resurfacing, may be recommended. Facelift is also commonly performed in conjunction with Browlift and Blepharoplasty for complete facial rejuvenation

Facelift patients are typically observed overnight in the hospital for one day. Most patients demonstrate mild to moderate bruising and swelling during the first few days, which begins to subside after the first week. A dressing is left in place for 2-3 days. All sutures are removed within 7-10 days. Healing continues for several weeks as the shape of your face begins to see even more refinement.