Facelift photos can be helpful in selecting a surgeon. It can not only demonstrate a sampling of work, but is also an indication of what your surgeon believes is a good result. Although photos can be helpful, they can also be deceiving. Keep in mind that not all patients will allow their photos to be shown, so you may not be seeing a complete representation of the work. Of course the photos will usually be cases that turned out well. In any case, look for consistency in lighting, facial expressions and use of make-up between the before and after photos. These factors can markedly influence the appearance aside from the actual effect of the surgery. For example, almost everyone looks better when smiling or with makeup, so a comparison to a smiling after photo or with makeup, (and even jewelry or new hairstyles) can make it difficult. Look for a variety of examples of people with different facial features and find some that are similar to yours. Find out if other procedures were also performed to achieve the changes that you may seeing. The amount of time since the procedure is also an important consideration in assessing the healing of scars and the temporary effects of swelling. I hope you find this helpful.
