How to predict what a facelift will look like?

Lying on your back may give you some idea of effective re-draping the tissues. Occasionally I will do video imaging on possible facelift patients to give them some idea of what to expect. A facelift however doesn't really change your basic physical appearance just restores youth.

 Laying on your back will give a very generalized idea of what you may look like after a facelift. The goal of a comprehensive lower face and neck lift is to tighten loose facial and neck skin, tighten loose facial and neck muscles, tighten the jowls, and remove fatty deposits above and below the platysma muscle in the neck.

Lying on your back does give a pretty good "preview" of what you can expect from a facelift. But also remember that facelift surgery typically includes liposuction of the neck, tightening of the muscle under the skin, removal of excess skin, and the movement of fat back into proper position. So you may look even better than what you're seeing just lying on your back. Have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and review your options. I wish you all the best.