The pros and cons of a face-lift really depend upon what...

The pros and cons of a face-lift really depend upon what type of face-lift is being performed.

As with any other surgical procedure, there are real but very rare risks associated with surgery and anesthesia. Complications seldom arise; however, in smokers, infection and poor healing may occur. In the hands of an experienced facial plastic surgeon these risks are minimized to achieve an excellent cosmetic outcome.

Most patients are by far and away exceedingly pleased with their new refreshed look and sense of wellbeing, and state that they now "look as good as they feel."

If you do your research and go to a great plastic surgeon (not basing your decision primarily on price as many seem to want to do), the pros of a facelift are huge.  A great refreshed, rejuvenated look without signs of surgery, and an easy, relatively painless 2 week recovery to full visibility and activity.  The risks are few in the hands of a top surgeon with a healthy patient.

The con is that a great facelift is going to cost you some money but if you look at it as an investment in yourself, it is a better way to spend your money that many other alternatives.