Facelift In New York City

A facelift, medically known as a rhytidectomy, is a facial plastic surgery procedure designed to reduce visible signs of aging in the face and neck. It addresses sagging skin, deep creases, jowls, and loss of facial definition by repositioning underlying tissues and removing excess skin. Modern facelift techniques focus on natural-looking rejuvenation rather than a tight or “pulled” appearance.

Ideal facelift candidates are generally healthy adults who are bothered by facial sagging, jowls, or neck laxity that cannot be effectively treated with non-surgical options. Most patients are in their 40s to 70s, though candidacy depends more on skin quality, facial structure, and overall health than age alone. A consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon is essential to determine the best approach.

A facelift can improve:

• Sagging skin in the midface and jawline
• Deep folds around the nose and mouth
• Jowls and loss of jawline definition
• Loose skin and banding in the neck (often combined with a neck lift)

It does not typically address fine wrinkles, sun damage, or skin texture, which may require complementary treatments like laser resurfacing or injectables.

Yes. Common facelift types include:

• Traditional facelift: Addresses midface, jowls, and neck
• Deep plane facelift: Repositions deeper facial structures for more dramatic, long-lasting results
• Mini facelift: Targets early jowling and mild sagging with smaller incisions
• Revision Facelift: Focuses on correcting unsatisfactory work from other surgeons or improving aging facelift results.

Your surgeon will recommend the most appropriate technique based on your goals and anatomy.

Facelift surgery typically takes between 2 to 5 hours, depending on the technique used and whether additional procedures (such as eyelid surgery or fat transfer) are performed at the same time. It is usually done as an outpatient procedure.