Would a facelift help with acne scars?

The emotional impact of acne scars is very often more debilitating than the scars. Depending on the appearance and type of scarring, surgical procedures can be very helpful in the treatment plan. Unfortunately, the skin will never look as good as it did before the acne and scars occurred. A facelift may be a great option as a stand alone procedure or in combination with fillers, fat transfer, laser skin resurfacing, PRP, or energy based devices like RF.  A facelift is essentially a more aggressive form of subcision which will also tighten and remove the excess skin which is creating the "accordion" effect that can accentuate the appearance of acne scars.  The best way to know which treatment options will help achieve your desired results is to have an in person consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon who has experience in a wide variety of acne scar treatments (including facelifts).  Ask to see before and after pictures. 

Thank you for your question. A facelift alone will not improve your acne scars, but a skin resurfacing with Face Lift could be a good option for you.
I hope my answer will help you to your question.Before undergoing any surgical procedure, please seek a board certified plastic surgeon

As we age, the skin loses its supply of collagen and other regenerative substances. Unfortunately, this can make scars and other imperfections look worse. A facelift is a procedure that is designed to lift and tighten sagging skin. While it can produce an overall rejuvenating effect, it is not specifically indicated for the treatment of scars. Complementary procedures, such as dermal fillers and laser resurfacing, may help improve the texture and appearance of the skin. If you are considering a facelift and are concerned about acne scars, you should consult with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon. A qualified surgeon will be able to tell you the benefits and limitations of the procedure.

Thank you for your question.
When the acne scarring and elastosis are severe skin resurfacing with Face Lift is the better option than facial resurfacing alone. All The Best !

Thanks for your question. A facelift will usually improve the appearance of acne scarring, especially incombination with the skin resurfacing.  I suggest you meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.  Best of luck to you!

Thank you for your question about facelift. Photographs would be helpful.In general, facelift surgery does not significantly improve acne scarring, especially if it is in the central parts of the face.Possible treatment options include:laser treatment, full surface or fractionaldirect excision of deep scarssubcision with filler or fat transferBellafill or other filler for distensible scarsMicro needlingTypically, a combination of the above is necessary because no one-method works well on its own.
To be sure what would work for you, see two or more experienced, board-certified Plastic Surgeons in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.
I hope this helps.

Hi gaildensmore.  If stretching your skin improves the scars, then a lift is a reasonable approach.  I have used this approach successfully. Laser resurfacing will stimulate collagen production so that the scars improve even more-consider doing both.  Seek consultation with an ABPS certified PS who can examine your skin closely and guide you further.  Best wishes,

The bottom line is that stretching the skin as in a facelift will not help with acne scarring. Facelifts and variations of facelifts such as mini lifts, quick lifts, anterior lifts, etc. help with the sagging and lifts the excess tissue. The skin texture is a separate issue and often in patients both areas need to be addressed. If the scarring is your major concern, I would consider laser resurfacing as a very good option. I often perform both procedures on patients and usually recommend the lifting procedure first but the order is up to you if both areas are of concern. Good luck in your area.

a facelift would give your skin a smoother firmer appearance. The firmer appearance would help lessen the appearance of the depressions. Laser resurfacing would also help further improve the appearance.

The answer to your question really depends on how much laxity that you have in your facial skin. Facelifts will improve the appearance of acne scars in patients with sagging skin manifested by jowling and prominent nasolabial folds, but will not completely smooth out the texture. A series of fractional laser treatments with Erbium-YAG lasers like Sciton's Profractional laser or using a newer hybrid fractional laser like Sciton's Halo laser will greatly improve the surface texture to smooth out the skin. Lastly, deeper pock mark acne scars may only improve with direct excision or a procedure called submission. Often, patients get the best improvement incorporated some or all of these modalities as they really all address different problems in the acne patient.