WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR A FACELIFT?

Typically, most facelift candidates are men and women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. In certain cases, the procedure can be performed on older individuals; however, best results are achieved with patients who still have relatively good skin elasticity and a strong facial bone structure.

IS FINANCING AVAILABLE?

Yes. We accept major credit cards, cash, or check. We also work with the financing company, Alphaeon® Credit. You may visit their website at https://d.comenity.net/alphaeoncosmetic/. We do not accept personal checks less than two weeks prior to surgery. To see our Financial Policy, visit our Financing page.

HOW IS A FACELIFT PERFORMED?

In preparation for facelift surgery, male and female patients are asked to abstain from smoking prior to the procedure and during the recovery period in order to avoid complications. Also, consumption of aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs prior to facelift surgery is not recommended, since these drugs are blood thinners, and may lead to increased bleeding during the course of the facelift.

A facelift is performed under local anesthesia with sedation. You will be monitored by an anesthesiologist. The surgery lasts approximately three hours, followed by recovery which lasts approximate two hours. You will be able to go home the same day as surgery.*

From an aesthetic viewpoint, there are differences in terms of optimal results for men and women.  In general, women desire a rejuvenated and softer facial appearance with a smooth neckline. Whereas, men tend to want a renewed appearance with more defined features especially along the jawline.  In both cases, men and women want natural-looking results.  

For men undergoing a facelift, Dr. Rajendra Shah and Dr. Samir Shah advise their patients that there are differences between the sexes that must be taken into consideration in order to produce natural-looking facial rejuvenation results. 

For example, men have some different facial structure and anatomy than women with one significant difference being the thickness of men’s skin. During a facelift, the thickness of the skin is important as a man’s skin is thicker than a women; as well, as their muscle and connective tissue. Another consideration is the presence of male facial hair to preserve a man’s ability to wear a beard or sideburns. 

 During a male facelift procedure, Dr. Rajendra Shah and Dr. Samir Shah take into consideration these differences and adjust  their surgical technique so that a man doesn’t end up with a tight, pulled appearance in the face after surgery.  (Learn more about male facelift)

We understand that scars are a concern; thereby, excess skin is removed through carefully concealed incisions in front of and behind the ears and in the hairline. Liposuction, or fat removal, is often performed at the same time to further refine your profile. The underlying tissue can be lifted to help restore cheek volume and treat the jowls. Frequently, we combine Non-Surgical facial treatments, such as CO2 laser skin resurfacing, FotoFacial®, CoolBreeze®, Chemical Peels and fat transfer to help create smoother skin, harmony and balance.

WHAT IS THE RECOVERY PROCESS? 

After about two weeks, most people find that they can return to work. As with any facial surgery, healing continues for six to nine months until every little irregularity settles and sensation in the skin and ears returns to normal.* A facelift can be done alone, or in conjunction with other facial procedures such as a brow lift, eyelid lift, or nose reshaping.