Facelift
Aging is natural — and you have the ability to make sure you’re happy with your appearance as you age. A facelift addresses sagging skin, lost volume, and deepening lines to reveal a more refreshed version of yourself. For patients who are ready, it’s one of the most meaningful and lasting changes available in cosmetic surgery.
Schedule a ConsultationWhat a Facelift Can Do
A facelift — known clinically as a rhytidectomy — addresses the mid to lower face and jawline. As we age, the skin loses elasticity, the underlying facial muscles loosen, and fat shifts downward. A facelift corrects all three of those changes at once, lifting and repositioning the deeper structural layers of the face before removing excess skin. The result is a contour that looks genuinely natural.
Common concerns a facelift addresses include jowling along the jawline, deep folds between the nose and corners of the mouth, sagging cheeks, and loss of definition in the lower face. Many patients combine a facelift with a neck lift or eyelid surgery for a more comprehensive result. Your doctor will discuss what makes sense for your specific goals during your consultation.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Most facelift patients are in their forties, fifties, or sixties, though candidacy is less about age and more about skin condition, overall health, and what you’re hoping to achieve. Good skin elasticity supports the best outcomes, and patients should be non-smokers.
Realistic expectations are important, too. A facelift restores a more youthful version of your face — but it doesn’t change your fundamental appearance or halt the aging process entirely. Patients who come in with a clear sense of what bothers them and an openness to an honest conversation tend to have the most satisfying outcomes.
What to Expect
Your consultation begins with a thorough evaluation of your facial anatomy, skin quality, and health history. Your surgeon will walk you through the specific technique recommended for your case, what the recovery timeline looks like, and what the results will realistically achieve.
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia or IV sedation. Incisions are carefully placed along the hairline and natural contours of the ear to minimize visible scarring. The deeper facial tissues are lifted and repositioned before the skin is gently re-draped — never pulled too tight. Most patients experience swelling and bruising for the first one to two weeks, with most of the visible recovery complete within three to four weeks. Results continue to refine over several months as the tissues settle fully into place.
The Right Surgeon Makes All the Difference
A facelift is one of the most technically demanding procedures in cosmetic surgery. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons bring a precise, anatomy-first understanding of the face that directly informs how they plan and perform these procedures. At Tyler Oral Facial Surgery, every facelift is approached with the same discipline and individualized attention we bring to all our work. Schedule a consultation today to find out whether a facelift is the right step for you.
Schedule a ConsultationCommon Questions About Facelift Surgery
In skilled hands, yes. The key is addressing the deeper structural layers of the face — not just tightening the skin. When the underlying tissues are properly repositioned, the result moves and ages naturally with you. Our surgeons prioritize proportion and subtlety in every case, and the planning process includes a detailed discussion of what your specific outcome will look like.
A facelift produces long-lasting results — most patients enjoy the benefits for ten years or more. Aging continues naturally after surgery, but the structural improvements made during the procedure create a durable foundation. Many patients find that even years later, they still look meaningfully younger than they would have without the procedure.
The first week involves the most noticeable swelling and bruising, and most patients prefer to stay home during this period. By week two, the majority of patients feel comfortable being out in public, though some residual swelling remains. Most people return to work and normal social activity within two to three weeks. Your care team will provide detailed post-operative instructions and stay closely involved throughout the healing process.
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