When is a Face Lift the Best Choice? Doctor Answers, Tips

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It depends on what you are trying to correct and to what extent.

It depends on what you are trying to corect and to what extent. Tradiitional Facelift is the best option generally if you have excess skin and want the longest possible results (as it mines the SMAS muscle).

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

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A Facelift is "worth it" when the benefits outweigh the risks

And that's a very personal assessment. Technically, a facelift sharpens the jawline by elevating / smoothing the jowl, softening the nasolabial fold, smoothing the cheek skin, and defines the neck by removing fat and tightening skin and underlying muscles. The direct risks of the procedure are related to the necessary incisions and resultant scars, the possible loss of facial skin (which is a greater risk with a history of smoking), and possible damage to the facial... more

Michael A. Bogdan, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.drmichaelbogdan.com

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Facelift surgery involves restoration and tightening of...

Facelift surgery involves restoration and tightening of the underlying facial fascial system (often referred to as SMAS) with excision of excess skin and redraping of the skin/SMAS in an upward vector (i.e. - reverse the natural pull of gravity and aging). Signs of fallen tissue may manifest as: increasing or deepening of the nasolabial folds marionette lines (corners of the mouth to chin region) jowling excess neck skin with less than ideal neck line, etc. This is not to be confused with... more

Christopher Chung, MD
Corona Plastic Surgeon

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When you are tired of looking at yourself in the mirror

If you can look at yourself in the mirror every day and not pull and push on the wrinkles, the jowels or the "granny bands" in the neck then you are pretty well adjusted to growing old. Very few of my facelift patients report that they don't mind lookiing in the mirror before surgery but afterwards it is so easy to llok at what they see in the mirror or the wondows or in their rear viwe mirrors...putting on makeup is a lot more fun again. Mostly, you are ready for a... more

Phillip C. Haeck, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.faceliftseattle.com

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Facelift Options and Choices

Ideally a patient should have a consultation in a plastic surgery practice that offers a full range of surgical and non-surgical options so that an appropriate, comprehensive and highly individualized treatment plan can be developed. Surgical or even non-surgical treatment of facial aging changes must be carefully individualized to match each patient's aesthetic needs and desires. In helping a patient to make decisions about plastic surgery for facial rejuvenation, I always examine... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift to improve sagging in a patient, fillers and fat

Facelifting is used to remove excess skin that produces sagging. It is extremely valuable when it is necessary and performed by a qualified caring surgeon. Aging changes can be broken up into 3 classes: 1.) Sagging skin- treated best in all cases with facelift. There are only a couple of types of lifts that are used. Your surgeon can explain what type is best for you. The gold standard lift is a SMAS Imbrication Lift. 2.) Volume loss- Beginning... more

Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD
Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Am I a good candidate for face lift surgery?

Great question. depending on your age, severity of wrinkles or loose skin on face and neck area. If you're in your early 40's non-surgical lifts such as Botox or fillers are best choices. However people in their late 40's and older might be good candidates for mini face lift. People with sagging neck tissue and presence of neck bands may also require neck firming procedure in addition to their mini face lift.

Kevin Sadati, DO
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

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It depends which area concerns you most and if it is the jowl and jaw line some facelift maybe appropriate treatment for you.

Facelifts essentially reverse the gravitational changes to the face which occurs with time. They tighten the skin and elevate the tissue to its original position. Traditional facelifts however, do not access other aspects of facial aging such as loss of volume in the lower part of the face, active lines caused by muscle contraction and the appearance of the skin. Overall, it depends which area concerns you most and if it is the jowl and jaw line some facelift maybe... more

Adrian Richards, MD
London Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift timing

This is a wonderful time in aesthetics as we have tools available to address aging which were previously unavailable to us. We recognize aging to be a combination of volume loss of the face, loss of elasticity of the skin and structural changes of the face. A true rejuvenation needs to address all of these issues. The process is a continuum which begins in the late 30's. Where you fall in this continuum will dictate the best intervention for you. Botox fillers and lasers... more

Robert W. Kessler, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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How to Time a Facelift

Facelift surgery generally treats laxity of the skin of the cheeks and jawline, and loss of definition of one's neck and its timing depends upon many factors. In those patients that have significant sun damage from early or continuous sun exposure, that have relatively less than pronounced cheekbones, and maintain a low body weight, facelift surgery often indicated in the early 40's. Modern facelift surgery techniques should elevate the facial fat that descends with... more

Daniel Shapiro, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift as the Best Choice

Facelift is the best choice to correct loose and sagging facial skin, help restore the fullness of the cheek/cheekbone area, clean up the jawline, reduce or eliminate jowls and improve the neck-jaw angle. Facelift is often best when integrated with other rejuvenating techniques like skin care, skin resurfacing (laser or peels), fillers/fat grafting.

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

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Time for a facelift procedure?

A facelift procedure is the best choice when the patient and/or the plastic surgeon feel as if they have exhausted the non-surgical techniques available including Botox and Filler Injections. It is also when the patient feels they look tired and their face and/or neck is sagging. This usually happens in the early to mid-fifties depending on the individual patient. However, everyone ages differently depends on how the individual patient ages chronologically as well as social indicators such... more

Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift Surgery is Best When

This is an excellent question and in many ways reflects the confusion there is about this misunderstood procedure. In a time when we hear about “non surgical facelift” or “liquid facelift”, the definition of a facelift becomes unclear. The definition of a facelift for most cosmetic surgeons is a surgical procedure to address loose skin and deeper tissue which results in descent of the cheeks, loss of definition of the jawline and loose skin under the chin. In practice... more

Amiya Prasad, MD
New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

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Define what your goals are and know what a facelift does to decide if it is the right choice

The word facelift is tossed around quite a bit but I think many people aren't fully aware of what it does. A facelift is a 3-dimensional operation that corrects the signs of aging both with the fat and muscle layer under the skin as well as tightening the skin itself. That is really the key to having it look natural. Terms like "liquid facelift," which addresses the volume issue with injections, or "nonsurgical facelift," which encompasses a range of things to tighten... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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The best candadite for a Facelift procedure

Having a Face Lift doesn't stop the clock. Your face will continue to age with time, but the effects are long lasting; years later, you'll continue to look better than if you'd never had a Face Lift at all. The best candidates for plastic surgery are women and men who are physically healthy, psychologically stable, and realistic in their expectations. You can decide by identifying your reasons for wanting cosmetic surgery and educating yourself about what you can realistically expect. more

Vivian Hernandez, MD
Boca Raton Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift: When is it the Best Choice?

This question is frequently asked in my practice. If performed properly and for a patient with the right indications, Facelift is a wonderful procedure. Surgical indications for Facelift are: jowls, plasma banding ("ropes" that fall down under the chin and extend toward the chest), facial and neck skin laxity, obliquity of the angle the neck makes with the chin. When a patient has these indications, and a desire to address them, there is no replacement for a Facelift. There is... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

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When is a face lift the best choice?

The best time to have a Facelift is when 1 you have extra skin that cannot be improved to your level of expectation via non-surgical alternatives 2 when you can afford the procedure 3 when your health affords you the opportunity to have this procedure 4 when you are committed to learning about the different methods of doing a "Facelift" = they are not all the same even though the word "Facelift" is expressed 5 when you have done your homework and feel confident yo have... more

Michael Kulick, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift: Timing and Choice

As you would expect this answers varies but simply put - For the right indications it is the right choice from the whole range of adulthood with the proviso that you are in good health. Re: the indications - sagging or laxity of the skin of the cheeks, jawline and neck are the main reasons. Heredity, environmental factors such as smoking and sun exposure and in general the lighter the skin color tend to cause these things to happen sooner than later.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift

A facelift is best when there are structural signs of aging in the face. It is important to look at the face like a house. There is the foundation and the paint. Both need to be properly maintained to look the best. Skin care is like the paint and a facelift is maintaining the underlying support structure.

David L. Abramson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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When you are ready to accept the risks!

Hello and thanks for your question. A facelift is typically performed to tighten loose skin around the lower face and neck area. The elasticity of this skin is reduced and does not tighten with less invasive means of enhancement. That being said, a patient needs to be ready to accept the risks associated with surgery. An open and in-depth conversation with your plastic surgeon about these risks will help you get prepared for surgery. Good luck, Dr. Shah ... more

Manish H. Shah, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

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The right time for a facelift

Facial rejuvenation is a combination of non-surgical modalities, surgical modalities, and skin care. There are certain signs of aging that non-surgical options such as botox, fillers (ie juvederm, restylane, radiesse) alone can not effectively treat. In these cases, surgical options are recommended. With facelift surgery, you can look years younger, more alert, and healthier. A facelift can refine your natural attributes, remove wrinkles and frown lines,... more

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

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Timing of Facelift Surgery

At the end, it comes down to pros & cons of the procedure plus the patient's own philosophy. To go ahead with a facelift is a very personal decision. Usually, polling all friends, family members and even plastic surgeons never replaces the personal decision based on a solid understanding of all options, alternatives, risks, recovery and the final outcome. For instance, a "smaller" facelift on a relatively young person may be the best option if this person is not... more

Frank P. Fechner, MD
Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Face Lift Surgery

The age group for Face lift surgery in my practice varies from mid-40's to 80's. More and more women and men are desiring to improve their facial sagging and neck earlier in life and enjoy the benefits for many years. Most often patients say they have recently seen a picture of themselves and don't like or feel as old as they appear in the photo. If you have loose skin in the jawline area and loose kin in the neck area and you desire improvement then you are... more

John Ward, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

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When a Facelift is the right choice?!

First, I would say when you are ready! During the natural aging process, sun exposure, stress and the effects of gravity take their toll on your skin. Unwanted wrinkles and sagging skin on the face can make many men and women look older than they are and feel unhappy about their appearance. The most common areas for wrinkles and sagging to occur include the deep lines that form from the corner of the mouth up to the nose, called the nasolabial folds, loose skin and cheek tissue that... more

Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

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Face Lift is the Gold standard.

When someone is interested in facial rejuvenation and is appropriate for it the Face Lift is the procedure where all others are measured against. A well done Facelift is done to improve the jowls , cheeks , Nasolabial folds and the neck area . The things to consider at the time of making the choice are cost, time off, your comfort level with an invasive procedure and what it is that you are trying to accomplish. You should have a consult with a Board Certified... more

Walter D. Gracia, MD
Arlington Plastic Surgeon

www.graciaplasticsurgeon.com

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Facelift, jowls

When you look in the mirror and lift your skin on the cheek, jawline or neck, it is time to consider facial rejuvenation surgery. There are no non-invasive, or minimally invasive treatments that have that effect. I have seen so many disappointed patients who have undergone costly non-invasive treatments, or minimally invasive surgeries. The results they expected were far greater than these types of procedures can deliver. Seeking out a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals is... more

Patti A. Flint, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

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When to have a facelift

When you look in the mirror and feel you look older than you really are or older than you feel, and the main culprits are loose skin underneath the chin, hanging over the jawline, and sagging cheeks and brows- you may be ready for a lift. If on the other hand your main concerns are volume loss, sun damage, wrinkles- these issues can be addressed with a "liquid facelift" or volume restoration with fractionated skin resurfacing. If you think you... more

Roy A. David, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

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When is a facelift the right choice.

Thanks for your great question - In our San Francisco area practice we offer facelifts that are tailored to each of our patients needs. Your question is particularly interesting because now there are many ways to fight the signs of facial aging. Young Patients (think 16-30 years old) - Prevention is the hallmark here. Consistent use of sunscreens and moisturizer can reduce sun damage and prevent wrinkles. Early care leads to better skin elasticity. These... more

Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.trivalleyplasticsurgery.com

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Facelift best choice

A facelift may be the best choice for rejuvenation in a variety of circumstances. If your aging around the lips includes jowls and/or a furrow/crease from the sides of the lips down toward the jawline making you appear sad, a facelift is the ONLY choice, in my opinion. Contemporary facelift may include necklift, lower eyelids, and temporal browlift, among other procedures, therefore, if your aging is diffusely distributed, facelift is the best choice for harmonious rejuvenation... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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When is facelift the best choice?

Facelifts mean different things to different surgeons. Everyone agrees that surgery to lift the face and neck is best when tissue is sagging due to gravity, age, and lifestyle (smoking; weight gain then loss). When the face is hollow due to age (usually begins after 40), then filling is the best choice. Filling can be with volume fillers (Radiesse, Sculptra, hyaluronic acids) or with fat transferred from other areas of the body via liposuction. Facelifts are generally... more

Minas Constantinides, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift is the best choice if you have sagging tissue of the neck or want a defined jaw line

A facelift is the best choice for a patient that has excess sagging tissues of the neck. It is best for a patient that would like a more defined jawline and a tighter neck and would like to have younger looking appearance.

Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift is Designed to Address the Neck and Jowels

If you are interested in correcting the appearance of your jowels and your neck, then a facelift is the right procedure for you. Some facelifts, such as the deep plane facelift will also lift he midface (cheeks) as well. We each age differently based on our genetics and environments. The type of procedure that is best for you, wether it be a facelift, blepharoplasty, fat grafting, etc should be customized to your face. This will help you achieve the very best results. I see... more

Jacob D. Steiger, MD
Boca Raton Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Best time for a facelift

The best candidate for a facelift is typically someone who has loosness of the skin of the neck and jowls and who wants a more youthful appearing neck and better defination along the jawline.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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When is a facelift best choice?

A facelift is the best choice if these criteria are met: 1) you feel that your face is aging 2) you are ready to have it done 3) your surgeon agrees that it would help you 4) you are healthy

Andres Bustillo, MD
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Facial Shape versus Wrinkle Rejunenation

Many patients typically ask what botox and filler can correct versus a facelift. I recommend Botox and Filler to correct fine to moderate facial wrinkles. They do nothing to correct the facial shape, for which I recommend facelift/necklift. Therefore, any patient looking to correct wrinkles, sagging skin, or lines visible from across the dinner table should consider a facelift procedure. In one procedure, neck laxity, jowling, and malar fat pad ptosis... more

Paul S. Gill, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

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When do I need a facelift?

Everyone ages at a different pace depending on sun exposure and genetics. Many of my patients begin with nonsurgical facial rejunevation using techniques such as botox, fillers, lasers, and good home skincare. When laxity around the lower face, especially along the jaw, progresses to a point that excess skin is readily noticeable, it is time for a facelift consultation with a facial plastic surgeon.

David A. F. Ellis, MD
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

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When Facelift Is A Good Choice For You

A facelift procedure is a great choice for a healthy individual who is seeking to have the lower face and upper neck repositioned to look younger and more rested. Many patients first consider non-surgical options such as injectable fillers and botox to achieve a more youthful appearance. When these treatment methods fall short of the desired goal, one might consider facelift surgery to help turn back the hands of time.

John M. Hilinski, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

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A facelift is a nice option for many in the 40s thru 70s

A facelift is a wonderful option for patients with sagging or laxity of the lower face and neck region. For many patients, a facelift may be incorporated along with a browlift and eyelid rejuvenation. Patients with very early signs of facial aging may benefit from shorter scar techniques which may allow for quicker healing.

Sanjay Grover MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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When is a facelift right?

The best candidate for facelift is a patient who has lax skin around the jowl area and neck. This is usually a candidate in his/her late 40's to 70's. Secondly, it is a good choice when the patient is comfortable with the potential risks/complications. Lastly, the patient is doing it for the right reasons NOT to get a certain job, look like someone else, or trying to hold on to a significant other as examples. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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When is a Facelift the Best Cosmetic Surgery Alternative?

As Plastic surgeons' understanding of facial aging and aging anatomy have increased so have the number of procedures designed to reverse such changes. Except for the hands of un-trained "Plastic surgeons" who persist on doing a variety of skin only lifts with a variety of catchy names, most REAL Plastic surgeons do a variety of lifts focus on elevating and repositioning sagging facial tissues back in its rightful youthful position by using the under the skin SMAS layer. The... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift...

As you age, it is common, and often surprising and frustrating, to notice new lines where you previously had none. You may no longer have the long, elegant neck you had in your twenties and thirties. Your jaw line may have started to look a little saggy and your cheeks may appear to have fallen. While the aging process is unavoidable, there is something you can do about it, and no one ever has to know (if you don’t want them to)!

Jaime Perez MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

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Face lift for sagging face

Face lifting is the best option if the changes are mainly due to gravitational forces, ie, overall sagging of face and neck skin. A good SMAS lift with Platysmal plication will do wonders to a truely sagging face, It will not rejuvenate the skin, but only remove the excess skin to make the face tighter. Your surgeon should be able to give the best options during your consultaion

Zain Kadri, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Indications for facelift

Facelifts are designed to rejuvenate the appearance of the face, and offer one of many alternative possibilities for accomplishing this. The surgical procedures are the most effective at removing aged skin and repositioning the soft tissues in order to achieve this, and often offer some of the longest lasting results.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift as the best choice

Your question appears simple, and usually the simple questions lead to the most complex answers. A facelift will give the longest lasting result and, in most cases, the most aesthetically pleasing one. It is more expensive, has a longer recovery period and requires more support from friends and family. However, in the long run, it is the most rewarding. Frequently some providers will try to convince you that non-invasive or minimally invasive... more

Talmage J. Raine, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Best is difficult to define

Fortunately there are many choices when undergoing cosmetic rejuvenation. To define any one procedure as 'best' is very difficult. The best choice is to find a facial plastic surgeon to discuss your options with, likely get a second opinion, and then choose the surgeon with whom you are comfortable. Any procedure is a leap of faith to some degree and you must be comfortable that your surgeon will be able to perform the procedure and take care of you if there are any complications. more

D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

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It depends on what's going on with your face

If the lower part of your face has begun to sag, and the skin under your chin, neck, or sides of your face is beginning to sag, then you are ready for a facelift procedure. This will improve your jawline, and give you a refreshed look. The only downside is the swelling and the 20 days of recovery after the surgery. You must be ready for small incisions around your ears. If however, your problem area isn't on the neck, but in the eyes and cheeks, hold off on the facelift and... more

David Mabrie, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Dramatic, yet natural results with a face lift.

This is a very common question from my patients. We've seen some celebrities that are starting to look odd when injectable fillers are used instead of a face lift. A well executed face lift in a properly selected patient is almost always a best choice for some one that desires to look younger in a natural way. When some doctors say they get a subtle result, they mean that before and after photos do not look that much different. I do not agree with that approach. The... more

Boris M. Ackerman, MD
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift is a good option for many patients

Rhytidectomy is a procedure to rejuvenate the neck and mid face. It is a good option in patients with sagging redundant skin. It may be combined with other procedures to restore volume and also treat the skin.

Robert Mounsey, MD
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

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When to have a Facelift

In my practice, I view facial rejuvenation as a stepwise approach to correcting the signs of aging as they occur. Early on, simple treatment of the facial skin using appropriate skin products (toners, peptide serums, etc.) and sunscreens can slow and reverse the early signs of aging. As skin loses it's elasticity and wrinkles become more prominent, Botox and fillers (such as Juvederm) are more appropriate. A facelift is reserved for more significant changes. Typically, this... more

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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When you look and feel old - get a facelift

If you have a sagging cheek - get a cheek lift/ mid face lift. If you have a sagging neck - get a neck lift If you have jowls, sagging cheeks and neck - get a facelift.

Robert M. Freund, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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Reasons you know you're ready for a facelift

Here are some reasons why you're ready for a faclift: 1. Fillers and botox are not giving you the look that you want anymore 2. You have siginificant jowling, deep lines beside your lips and nose, and your neck is sagging. 3. You are prepared for a 4-5 hour surgery. Good luck!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift as the best choice

A facelift is the best choice if you have a problem that can be improved by the procedure (loose skin, excess/displaced fat, loose muscle), is recommended by an experienced surgeon, you are an acceptable medical risk, and you are willing to have it done.

Randy J. Buckspan, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

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When to have a facelift

As patients age, the facial skin and soft tissue begins to sag and atrophy (shrink). Some people may have loose skin of their neck and lower face with jowls and also a sunken appearance in the cheek/lower eyelid area. Most patients only need a small amount of skin removal- what they really need is for the soft tissue under their skin to be elevated and repositioned. At the same time, many patients also need a fat transfer to this area to restore some of the lost volume... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Best Candidates For A Facelift

There are a variety of factors which can make one patient a more ideal candidate for a facelift. Included in this is overall health and medical problems, anatomical issues desiring correction, and mental readiness for such a procedure. Seeking a surgeon with extensive experience in modern facelift techniques will allow patients a better opportunity to determine the benefits and limitations of a facelift for you.

Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

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When to have a Facelift?

A good general answer to this question is when nonsurgical rejuvenating procedures, such as Botox and Juvederm, are not correcting your aging features. In the past people would wait until they had excessive signs of facial aging. However, we realize now that its better to maintain the youthful appearance as you age. This will avoid a dramatic alteration in your appearance if you wait until your more senior years. The nonsurgical procedures are a great way to... more

Scott J. Engel, MD
Sarasota Plastic Surgeon

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Who needs a facelift?

Let me start with something that I tell all my patients. Nobody "needs" what I do, they "want" what I do. The only reason to have a cosmetic procedure is that it improves something that you don't like about yourself enough to accept the risks of the procedure you are choosing in the hopes that it will make things better. So first, you have to really not like the appearance of your face to consider a facelift.That being said, the real question is what can a facelift... more

Adam Rubinstein, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Ready for Face Lift Surgery to Improve Neck & Jowls

Face lift surgery is a purely elective procedure to improve one's facial appearance and rejuvenate the face. As others have already mentioned, both face lift and neck lift are cosmetic procedures that one chooses to reduce the signs of aging. It's an option, among many other good aesthetic options. Your face continues to age with time, despite any treatment or surgery, but will continue to look better than if you've never had face lift surgery. Anatomically a face lift might be a better... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.potomacplasticsurgery.com

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Face lift and facial aging

A face lift is a good option when an anatomical deformity needs to be reversed. Minor facial aging could be addressed by skin treatments, laser, fillers etc... When major sagging and tissue ptosis is present, a face lift is warranted.

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift procedure is best for...

I think a person should not be deemed 'ready' for the facelift (or any elective procedure) based purely on anatomic criteria. There are a host of other issues, such as being psychologically ready for a procedure, etc. However, assuming these are all not the issue here, anatomically the facelift is best for treating the lower 1/2 of the face (jowl, marionnette lines, jawline) and the neck (loose skin, neck bands, etc). It does not treat wrinkles per se (even though when you stretch... more

Sam Most, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

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There are many good facelifting techniques but beware of snakeoil.

The best approach to a given aging face is dependent upon the anatomic issues and the expectations of the patient. Some "surgeons" try to entice prospective customers by offering "minimal" operations that seem to guarantee good results but at lesser costs (economic and biologic). This is nonsense. It's dishonest and total BS. Don't buy snake oil. Go to a good surgeon and get a good result.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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When facelift is the best choice

The goal of a facelift is to tighten up the jowls along the jawline, address excess skin of the face and neck, to tighten the facial muscles along the zygomatic arch, the front portion of the neck and the posterior portion of the neck. Fat is also removed from both above and below the platysma muscle to create a better jawline. If the jowls and the neck are showing signs of aging, it is probably time for a facelift. Most facelifts are performed on men and women in their 50’s. more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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When is a facelift the best choice

Despite its name, a facelift is most effective at correcting laxity in the neck and lower face. It is not as powerful in the midface. Hence, specific techniques to enhance the midface have been developed. Mid-face lifts are specifically designed to address the mid-face/cheek area; facelifts do help this but are most powerful in correcting the lower face and neck. So if you hate your neck, have jowls and loose skin in the face, a facelift is the procedure for you. Hope this helps. more

Tracy Pfeifer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift is the best choice to look younger

A facelift is not just a stretching of the skin. Do not think of it as a procedure. Your best bet is to talk to the surgeon and figure out what the areas are that bother you and then figure out a plan to address those areas. Check out the video below to see how you can look better, not just done. The link is to a blog post about how other people look at your face. see video

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift best choice for correcting neck and jawline

There are many variations of facelifts but a facelift is the best choice for that person who wishes to tighten up their neck and jawline. The cheeks can be addressed with nonsurgical or surgical options as can the lower eyelids but there is no alternative for the loose neck and jawline.

Jason B. Diamond, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift

A facelift is a good choice when you notice loose skin in the neck, jowls, and descent of soft tissue around the cheeks. For mild soft tissue descent, fillers are a good alternative temporarily.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Face lift indications

Time does take its toll on us as we age: we lose fat in the face deep nasolabial folds jowls, neck laxity When these issues start to bother you that might be the time for a face lift. If you are healthy with minimal health risks, that is a good time. When you can accept the down time, healing time, scars, potential risks though small that is the good time for a face lift. Once you decide, choose your surgeon crefully avoid branded named face lift and thread lifts and life style face lifts... more

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Best time for facelift is when sagging is a problem for you

The best time for a facelift is when you feel your jowls and neck sagging are becoming a problem. Age is not a factor. Some of our youngest patients are in thier early 40's. I always say "less is more and the ealier the better" Best, Dr.S.

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facechange.org

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When a facelift is the best option

There are so many nonsurgical options for facial rejuvenation these days that it can be confusing. And when you think about all the promises made by some of these companies promoting all these options, it's really mind-boggling and hard to sort through the trash and treasure. Nonsurgical options will get you nonsurgical results. Botox or Dysport can smooth lines and wrinkles in your forehead, around your eyes, between your brows, and possibly around your mouth and in your neck. Good skin... more

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift best when jowls and skin or neck laxity is bothersome

There are MANY treatments for facial aging, but none correct jowls and skin/neck laxity as well as a facelift. Injectables like Dysport, Botox, Restylane, Radiesse, etc. do wonders for upper face lines and midface folds. Skin care / peels / laser resurfacing help erase fine lines and hyperpigmentation. These treatments are typically a prelude in the 30s and 40s to a facelift when you reach 50, but age isn't the best predictor. Your face is. Bottom line: when you are bothered by loose... more

Randolph Capone, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.baltimorefaces.com

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Facelift is the best choice when...

When you have jowls, neck laxity and neck fat, and gravitational descent of the cheeks, you are a physically great facelift candidate. Also, being a non-smoker and psychologically and physically healthy completes the picture.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift best for advanced and severe skin laxity

To date there is no way to completely restore skin elasticity other than to remove and reposition the skin. For advanced and severe skin laxity, a face lift is still the best and only option that provides consistent results: IPL doesn't work, fillers don't work, Botox doesn't work, lasers don't work, etc.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Face Lift and Volume Filling for the optimal rejuvenated look.

Facial ageing consists of volume loss( fat, bone), skin laxity and changes in the appearance of the skin ( texture, colour). Face lifts tighten old skin by excision. Rejuvenation requir

Robert Sleightholm, MD
Brampton Plastic Surgeon

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