What is the difference between a face lift and facial rejuvenation?

As stated, facelift is a surgical procedure while facial rejuvenation is really a concept of attaining and maintaining a youthful appearance. It incorporates skin care, surgical and non-surgical options. I like to tell patients that a facelift will restore the architecture by elevating the sagging tissues and tightening the loose skin, but it alone does not slow down the aging process. That is accomplished with the other treatment options to improve your skin texture, complexion, and improve collagen production.

The facelift refers to an operation to make the face look more youthful. Facial rejuvenation refers to any therapy including injectable therapy to make the face look younger.

   A facelift is a form of facial rejuvenation.  Facial rejuvenation could include a host of things, both surgical and nonsurgical.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

The term "facial rejuvenation" describes an entire category of treatments and procedures designed to address components of the aging face.  It can refer to injectables (Dysport, Botox, Restylane, etc.), light based treatments (IPL), laser treatments, and surgical procedures that are utilized to ameliorate the effects of time and sun exposure.  A "Facelift" is a category of surgical procedures which are utilized to reposition and lift the cheek, jowl/jawline, and neck.  One Surgeon's Facelift may vary widely in technical components, application, and results from the procedure of another. 

Options for facial rejuvenation include facelift, fillers, and noninvasive skin tightening, as well as laser peels. Consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Good Luck!

Skin rejuvenation is usually accomplished by using a specific skin care line to help with things like fine lines and wrinkles to sun damage. Face lift is a surgical procedure designed to surgically enhance and rejuvenate the skin.

A facelift is a type of facial rejuvenation procedure. Rejuvenation refers to making you look more fresh, rested, and younger. There are both surgical and non-surgical methods of doing this. Non-surgical methods of facial rejuvenation include lasers, botox, and dermal fillers. These can correct subtle signs of aging. For sagging of tissue such as jowling and a turkey neck, surgery, such as a facelift are required to rejuvenate the face. I hope this helps.

Hi Rose.  I suppose the definition of terms varies among surgeons and patients.  Generally speaking, "Facial rejuvenation" is a global term, with the objective being to improve the face.  This may include surgical procedures, such as facelift and eyelid surgery, and may refer to non-surgical procedures, such as laser, Botox, and facial filler.  For the most part, a "facelift" refers to the surgical procedure intended to re-drape and re-suspend the collapse of facial tissue that occurs over time.  I hope this is helpful.  Regards, Andy Shah MD.

Thank you for the question.A face lift is a procedure that includes the removal of the excess skin from the face and neck. A face rejuvenation can be that in combination with any other facial surgery like upper and lower eyelids, brow and forehead lift, rhinoplasty etc.Dr. Campos

A facelift is one procedure that rejuvenates the face.  Other procedures include blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty and  brow lifts.For examples, please see the link below