Facelift Articles

Question : If I get facelift at a younger age, will I age more slowly afterward? Answer : Having facelift surgery at a younger age will in no way affect the rate at which your face will age. You will, of course, look younger after your facelift even at a younger age, but the factors… [Read More]

Question : When I wake up after my facelift surgery, what should I expect? How will I feel and look? Answer : You will likely have a compressive dressing on your face and neck immediately following your facelift surgery. Your eyes, nose, and mouth will all be exposed, but the facelift dressing will compress your… [Read More]

Question : At what age do people start to consider having a facelift? Answer : People begin to contemplate facelift surgery at different ages. The newer mini facelift procedures have introduced the idea of a facelift to a younger population of individuals as the mini facelift can address early signs of facial aging, particularly around… [Read More]

Question : 2 months after my facelift, I’m still experiencing a lot of numbness behind my ears. Is this normal? Is there anything that can be done to improve this because it’s very disconcerting. Answer : Numbness following a facelift can last for several months. The area behind your ears will eventually reinervate and sensation… [Read More]

Question : How do you know if you qualify for a facelift? Answer : I would very much discourage you from having a facelift at age 32. Not only will a facelift will not improve the appearance of your midface and not give you more cheekbone definition, but, you are too young for a facelift… [Read More]

Question : I live about an hour north of you. How long and how often after my facelift surgery will I need to come back in for checkups? Answer : I treat many patients from out of town for facelift procedures. I like to keep any patient who has a facelift within an hour’s drive… [Read More]

Question: I had a facelift 2 months ago. The contour of my chin and neck looks better, as well as my lower cheeks, but the surgery did nothing for my wrinkles. In fact, I feel like they’re worse and like I actually have more wrinkles after surgery. Why would this happen? Answer: If your neck… [Read More]

Question: I am a 60-year-old woman who wants to get a facelift, but is scared of stories I’ve heard. My friend who had the procedure has a ‘windswept’ and very unnatural look post-surgery. How do you avoid this occurrence? Answer: Facelift surgery has been around for many years. The techniques and ultimately the results of… [Read More]

Question: I am a 60-year-old female who has smoked for the past 30 years. Am I still eligible for a facelift? What are the potential risks associated with smoking? Answer: Smoking is the single most important factor for the potential for adverse results in facelift surgery. If you have smoked for 30 years and are… [Read More]