Facelift (Rhytidectomy) reviews by RealSelf.com users

88% said worth it (21 reviews)       12% said not worth it (3 reviews)

Face lift description:  Facelift plastic surgery involves separating the skin from the facial muscles in order to tighten skin and reposition the skin of your face and, often, the neck.

Tags: cosmetic plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, face lift, facelift revision surgery, facial plastic surgery, jowels, jowls, lift sagging skin, plastic surgery, skin tightening

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37 people found this Facelift review helpful:

Good results with face-lift

I had a face/neck lift and upper eyelid surgery two years ago at age 51. Prior to surgery I was getting jowly and had a lot of neck wrinkling. The surgery has taken at least 10 years off my face. I would caution people to plan at LEAST three weeks off from work and most responsibilities. I had a great amount of... Full Facelift review

Published Aug 29, 2007

Most helpful critical review

12 people found this Facelift review helpful:

Emotionally and physically scarred after mini-lift

I had a mini face lift almost eight weeks ago, in March. At first I liked what I saw but the more I “heal” the more I’m realizing this might actually be my final result. For the first few weeks after the procedure the swelling was terrible, especially concentrated in my cheeks and working... Full Facelift review

Published May 18, 2007 by MariaAnna
Love my face lift! ~ Facelift was worth it
Jenarosa   Springfield, Missouri  Jun 26, 2008  Facelift Cost: $7,500  Pain: Uncomfortable
I originally went in to see about a life-style life but the staff and doctor advised me that the more invasive tissue lift would be of greater... more

Loved the results! ~ Facelift was worth it
Blondepeache   Savannah, GA. USA  Mar 4, 2008  Facelift Cost: $12,591  Pain: Mild
Facelift for skin tightening
Loved the results!
Loved the results!
Loved the results!
I had a full facelift in September, 2007, as a gift to myself for my 56th birthday. Prior to selecting my doctor, I interviewed several plastic... more

Loved the results ~ Facelift was worth it
Margaret.lawrence   Brisbane, Australia  Jan 12, 2008  Facelift Cost: $5,000  Pain: Mild
I had an early face lift (at about 38 years because I had had an eating disorder and used to blow up and then deflate on a yearly basis - also had... more

Loved the results of my facelift ~ Facelift was worth it
Pb   Ormond Beach  Nov 14, 2007  Facelift Cost: $4,500  Pain: Mild
I have worked in the medi spa field over the past 3 years and I recently had a mid face lift perfomed. I can tell you from many experiences that... more

2 1/2 face lifts later ... ~ Facelift was worth it
Ruby2zdy   Seattle WA  Oct 31, 2007  Facelift Cost: $6,700  Pain: Uncomfortable
I had my first face lift with eyelids & neck in 1990 when I was 48. The doctor is also an artist, and he made my eyes almond-shaped. Really... more

Natural and uplifting results ~ Facelift was worth it
Jean   Stamford, CT  Oct 8, 2007  Facelift Cost: $8,500  Pain: Painfree
Facelift for jaw droop, turkey neck
I have recently (July 07) had a lower face and neck lift. I am very pleased with the results. The look is natural. I just look better without the... more

Good results with face-lift ~ Facelift was worth it
CJ   Burlington, Vermont  Aug 29, 2007  Facelift Cost: $9,000  Pain: Painfree
I had a face/neck lift and upper eyelid surgery two years ago at age 51. Prior to surgery I was getting jowly and had a lot of neck wrinkling. The... more

Lifting away stress and aging ~ Facelift was worth it
Seadog   Bangor, ME  Aug 28, 2007  Facelift Cost: $10,999  Pain: Severe
Divorce and the death of my oldest son at age 18 happened in the span of five years. This took its toll on me and when it came down to it I... more

Am thrilled with the results, the experience was a non event. very easy and painless ~ Facelift was worth it
Marcia   Bennington, Vermont  Aug 15, 2007  Facelift Cost: $14,000  Pain: Painfree
I saw Dr. {edited} in Manchester Vermont. the hospital is in Bennington, Vermont. He was very professional and thourough in his pre-op... more

Facelift doesn’t stop time but does make you look better ~ Facelift was worth it
Obie     Jun 21, 2007  Facelift Cost: $15,000  Pain: Severe
October 2006 I had a facelift and chin lipo for the usual reasons: I am mid-40s and I look my age. I didn’t think I looked horrible then but... more

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