Can head shape alter in facelift surgery?

As we age, our faces change from a youthful heart shape to an older square shape. A facelift will restore the youthful heart shape of your face. I think that is what you are referring to. There should be no change in the head- which I assume is the top of the face you are referring to

It is highly unlikely that facelift surgery would alter one’s head shape.  Most likely the subtle surgical changes in the patient’s skin and soft tissue, such as removing and tightening the excess skin or filling the sunken areas, is giving you an impression of a head shape change.  As long as you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in facial rejuvenation, there will be no change in head shape or size.

It's possible to change the physiologic proportions of the facial tissues using augmentation or reduction techniques, but in most cases, it's not necessary.  This is a very individual decision.  The skull and bones themselves are not changed with facelifting surgery.  Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified.  I've attached a link where you can start your search. 

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So much of this answer would depend upon what you mean by "changed shape "we would need to see the pictures you are referencing to really understand this.  However, a well-executed facelift will often slightly change the shape of once face from a more boxy, bottom heavy face, to the more youthful, attractive, heart-shaped face.Best of luck!

Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Hello.  Thank you for your question.  The shape of the head is determined by the bones that make up the skull.  These bones are not altered during facelift surgery.  Therefore, the shape of the head should not change with a facelift.  However, the shape of the face is altered in a positive way with facelift surgery by repositioning the soft tissues of the face over the underlying facial skeleton to create a more youthful appearance. 

A facelift is basically re-draping and tightening the skin and soft tissue over the facial skeleton.  This does not affect the bones of the face and therefore, the headshape should be unchanged before and after surgery.  There may be more definition of the features such as cheek bones, jawline and neck, but that is due to definition of your facial structure and smoothing of the skin, not altering of the head/face shape.
Hope that is helpful, thanks for your question!

A facelift should not alter the shape of a person's head. Sometimes, the cheekbones can become accentuated if deep facial tissue is sewn onto them. Most patients benefit from cheek augmentation, so this is often done. Also chin implants are often used to improve the neckline. Those 2 things can alter face shape in a subtle but noticeable way. 

Hello and thank you for your question. A facelift does not alter the actual shape of the head or bones in any way.  If good technique is used,
a facelift can be done with minimal scarring and can result in a natural look, not
over-done look, with rejuvenation of your face.  Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect
is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

The bony shape of the head does not change with a facelift.  A facelift does change the appearance of the front of the lower face and neck though.  

Do you refer to the shape of the face.  If you refer the shape of the face the answer is yes.  After a face and lift  ou lift the SMAS and Platyma muscle you can change the shape of your face form boxy to more triangular young looking