Facelift Surgery Before and After Photos

Best to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to ask their opinion with regards to post op expectations.  Best of luck.

Greetings, I am Dr. Karan Chopra, a board-certified plastic surgeon, and I appreciate your inquiry regarding selecting a surgeon for a facelift procedure and evaluating before and after pictures.

Choosing a surgeon ⎯ Examining facelift before and after photos can provide valuable insights when considering a surgeon for your procedure. These images not only showcase their work, but also reflect their interpretation of successful outcomes. However, it's important to note that photos can be both informative and potentially misleading.

Factors to consider ⎯ Keep in mind that not all patients grant permission to showcase their photos, which can result in an incomplete representation of the surgeon's work. Typically, surgeons display cases that have yielded positive results. When assessing these photos, focus on consistent factors such as lighting, facial expressions, and makeup application between before and after images. These aspects can significantly influence the perceived outcome apart from the surgical impact. It's wise to compare images with similar expressions, makeup, and even accessories like jewelry or hairstyles.

Personal alignment ⎯ Seek a diverse array of examples that encompass varying facial features, aiming to find resemblances to your own. Inquire about any additional procedures that might have contributed to the changes depicted. Also, consider the timing of the images, as the duration since the procedure influences the appearance of scars and the temporary effects of swelling.


If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out to me at chopraplasticsurgery.com

Hello and thank you for the excellent question. When viewing before/after photos it is very important to ensure that the photos are generally consistent. This means that both before and after photos have similar lighting and that the patient is photographed in the same position. For example, beware of someone who is tucking their chin down in the before photo, but extending their chin outward in the after photo as this will significantly alter the appearance of the neck and jowls. You want to see after photos that look natural, not stretched, pulled or over-filled. The mouth and eyes should never look distorted or pulled. Also - pay close attention to scars in the hairlines and around the ears. Overall the patient should look better and younger overall to you even if you cannot pinpoint why. There are many other things to consider but hopefully this helps!