You don’t have to leave your youthful good looks behind as you age. A face lift can counteract the effects of time and gravity and restore the naturally vibrant appearance you remember from years ago or it can address the early signs of aging before they take hold.

Facelift surgery lifts and firms sagging facial tissues to restore a more naturally youthful facial appearance. It is often said that having a facelift works to “turn back the clock,” helping a patient look like a younger version of him or herself. By removing excess, sagging skin, smoothing deep folds, and lifting and tightening the deep facial tissues, a facelift surgery can help a patient look not just younger, but simply “better.”

Why Have a Facelift?

As we age, skin begins to lose elasticity, and facial tissues lose volume. Eventually, this results in “jowls” on the lower face, deep wrinkles, and loose skin on the neck. While this is a natural part of growing older, patients who are bothered by these signs of aging may find a facelift to be a good solution. If any of the following describe you, a facelift is an option to consider:

• You feel self-conscious about the way your face & neck look due to sagging skin
• You wear turtlenecks and scarves not because you want to, but because you want to hide your aging neck
• When you see your reflection, you feel that your face makes you look much older than you feel
• You feel that an aging appearance is negatively affecting your career or personal relationships

Following a facelift, patients frequently experience an upsurge in self-confidence, as their appearance better portrays their healthy, energetic vibe.