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A facelift, medically known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that addresses visible signs of aging in your face and neck. The procedure lifts and tightens sagging facial tissues, smooths deep creases, reduces jowls, and removes excess skin to restore a more youthful facial contour. Facelift rejuvenates your mid-face, lower face, and jawline while creating natural-looking results that turn back the clock without appearing overdone.
Not everyone is an ideal candidate for facelift surgery. Understanding whether you're a good fit helps ensure your safety and satisfaction with the results.
You have sagging skin, deep creases, jowls, or loss of jawline definition that makes you look older than you feel.
Your skin should have enough quality to heal well and drape smoothly after tissue repositioning.
You should be in good physical condition without underlying medical issues that could complicate surgery.
Understanding what facelift can and cannot achieve is crucial for satisfaction.
Smoking severely impairs healing and dramatically increases complication risks for facial procedures.
Being at or near your goal weight ensures optimal, long-lasting results.
You must be able to keep your head elevated, limit facial movement, and avoid strenuous activity during healing.
You must accept that facelift creates scars, though they're strategically hidden in hairline and natural contours.
Significant weight fluctuations after surgery can affect your results.
If you expect facelift to stop all aging or make you look decades younger, you'll be disappointed.
Uncontrolled diabetes, bleeding disorders, heart disease, or conditions affecting healing increase surgical risks.
If you're unwilling to quit smoking for at least 4 weeks before and after surgery, facelift isn't safe for you.
Extremely thin, sun-damaged, or heavily scarred skin may not heal optimally or provide good results.
Patients with significant medical problems may not be healthy enough for elective surgery and anesthesia.
Most facelift patients are 40-70 years old, though younger patients with premature aging or older patients in excellent health can be candidates. There's no specific age requirement beyond being an adult.
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Start my matchFacelift addresses multiple signs of aging simultaneously, including sagging cheeks, deep nasolabial folds, jowls, loose neck skin, and loss of jawline definition. You achieve dramatic, complete facial refreshment in one procedure.
Modern facelift techniques create refreshed, youthful appearance without the "pulled" or "windswept" look of outdated procedures. Skilled surgeons restore your natural facial contours, making you look like a younger version of yourself.
Facelift results typically last 10-15 years, making it one of the longest-lasting cosmetic procedures. While you continue aging naturally, you'll always look younger than if you hadn't had surgery.
Facelift restores the crisp angle between your jaw and neck that diminishes with age. Your jawline becomes more defined and youthful, eliminating jowls and sagging that add years to your appearance.
Deep creases, folds, and wrinkles are smoothed as underlying tissues are lifted and repositioned. Your facial skin appears tighter and smoother without looking artificially stretched.
Many patients report feeling more confident and comfortable in social and professional settings. Looking refreshed and youthful often translates to feeling more energetic and positive about life.
Patients frequently report that looking younger makes them feel younger. This psychological benefit can positively impact personal relationships, career opportunities, and overall life satisfaction.
Facelift pairs perfectly with neck lift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, or fat grafting for comprehensive facial rejuvenation addressing all areas of aging.
Incisions are carefully placed along the hairline and natural facial contours, making scars virtually undetectable once fully healed. Most people will never know you had surgery.
The most challenging period. You'll have bandages and possibly drains. Expect swelling, bruising, and tightness across your face and neck. Pain is manageable with prescribed medication. You must keep your head elevated and avoid bending or straining. Most patients take 2 weeks off work.
Swelling and bruising decrease significantly. Bandages and drains are removed. You'll feel more comfortable but must continue keeping your head elevated. Light activities are fine, but avoid anything strenuous. You may look presentable with makeup covering residual bruising.
Many patients return to work and social activities. Most swelling has resolved, though some puffiness remains. You can gradually increase activity but should avoid vigorous exercise. Your facial contours are noticeably more youthful, though subtle swelling remains.
Most restrictions are lifted. You can resume exercise, starting with light cardio. Your surgeon will clear you for more intense activities. Incision lines are healing well and fading. Numbness begins to resolve.
The majority of swelling has resolved. Your face looks natural and refreshed. Most people won't realize you had surgery—they'll just think you look well-rested and youthful. Scars continue fading and are barely noticeable.
Final results are visible. All swelling has completely resolved and scars have faded to thin, barely visible lines hidden in your hairline and natural contours. Full facial sensation typically returns. The rejuvenated appearance you see now is your long-term result.
Selecting the right surgeon is the most important decision in your facelift journey.
Your surgeon must be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) or the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Board certification means your surgeon completed rigorous training, passed comprehensive exams, and maintains high ethical standards.
Check the ABPS website directly or use the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) "Find a Surgeon" tool.
Some physicians claim to be "board certified" but are certified in unrelated specialties that don't require facial plastic surgery training.
Board certification is your baseline, but facelift specialization takes your safety and results to the next level.
A surgeon performing 40+ facelift procedures annually has the experience necessary for optimal results, natural-looking outcomes, and well-hidden scars.
Has your surgeon completed advanced training in facial plastic surgery? Do they stay current with modern facelift techniques that create natural results?
A quality surgeon is transparent about their outcomes. Experienced facelift surgeons have significantly lower complication rates and understand facial anatomy thoroughly.
Look for patients with similar ages and facial aging patterns to yours. Pay attention to natural appearance, scar placement, and overall facial harmony. Quality surgeons have extensive galleries showing long-term results.
Real patient experiences provide insight into the surgeon's bedside manner, staff professionalism, post-operative care, and how they support patients through recovery.
Finding the right facelift surgeon shouldn't feel overwhelming. AestheticMatch simplifies the entire process.
Answer a few simple questions about what you're looking for in a facelift procedure, your aesthetic goals, and your preferences.
Based on your responses, we connect you with board-certified plastic surgeons in San-francisco who specialize in facelifts and align with your needs. Every surgeon in our network has been thoroughly vetted for credentials, experience, and safety standards.
Browse comprehensive surgeon profiles featuring their qualifications, years of experience, before-and-after galleries, patient reviews, and transparent pricing information. Compare multiple surgeons side-by-side.
Schedule consultations directly through our platform with the surgeons you're interested in. Meet them, ask questions, and see who feels like the right fit.
Choose the surgeon you feel most confident with. We're here to support you throughout your journey, but the final decision is always yours.
Every surgeon is ABPS board-certified and has demonstrated facelift expertise. We verify credentials, review outcomes, and ensure each surgeon meets our safety standards.
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