What results can I expect from a face lift?

You can expect exactly as you said, but you may also get increased volume to your cheeks, an improved neck line, and decreased jowling.  The lifting of sagging skin and removal of wrinkles is also accomplished with a facelift and all of the results may last 10-15 years.  Check out some before and... more

The goal of facelift surgery is to give the patient a younger, more rested appearance. Reasonable expectations should be established on an individual basis pre-operatively. We want to achieve a smooth jawline without jowls and improve the vertical bands under the chin by re-draping the underlying muscles and... more

This really depends on the areas treated. A facelift has become a relatively generic term which does not refer to any specific area. Most traditional facelifts range in longevity from 7-10 years. However, as the old saying goes, it is important to realize that although "we can turn back the hands of time,... more

The goals of a face-lift are to lift the jowls and clean up the neck. The neck is sculpted by removing both the fat on top and underneath the platysma. This muscle is tightened in the front of the neck and underneath the jaw-line to improve the jowl line. To lift the jowls, the facial superficial... more

I have to answer the question from a specific perspective, as a board certified (The American Board of Plastic Surgery) Plastic Surgeon: tighter is not better.  You should expect that your Plastic Surgeon will review your personal goals and expectations with you, prior to the surgery.  The surgery is... more