Face Lift

The cost of your facelift will depend on many factors. Pricing includes your surgeon’s fee and additional fees such as operating room costs and anesthesia fees.

The cost of a facelift can also vary depending on the technique that you choose. Mini facelifts, for example, generally cost less than full facelifts, but the results are typically less dramatic.

Start your search by looking for Board-certified plastic surgeons in your area. While you can travel for a facelift, the recovery process can be smoother if you have a shorter travel time back home after your procedure.

Next, look for a plastic surgeon who has experience specifically with facial plastic surgeries. These procedures require an artistic eye, a delicate hand, and intricate technical skills. Thus, you’ll want to find someone who has plenty of facelifts under their belt.

Ask to see before and after photos of facelifts from previous clients to give you an idea of the level of detail and finesse.

The best surgical technique and face lift type for you will depend on your individual goals and your natural facial anatomy. For some people, a mini facelift is enough to produce the results they are looking for, while others will likely be more satisfied with a full facelift procedure.

A mini facelift can address smaller areas of sagging skin and wrinkles in the lower face, while a full facelift can yield more comprehensive results in the mid and lower facial areas.

A liquid or non-surgical facelift can be an appropriate option if you don’t have very pronounced signs of aging already or are not quite ready for a surgical procedure.

A liquid facelift involves the use of non-surgical injectable fillers and/or BOTOX®/ Dysport®/JEUVEAU® to temporarily smooth away lines and wrinkles with little to no downtime.

You should not feel any pain or discomfort during your facelift procedure, since it will be performed under general anesthesia. After your facelift, however, it is normal to experience tenderness, tightness, swelling, and bruising.

These symptoms are usually easy to manage with the use of over-the-counter or prescription pain medication prescribed by Dr. Mariotti. You should notice a gradual improvement in swelling, bruising, and tenderness in the coming days and weeks.

Plan to take around 2 weeks off work and other daily duties to recover from your facelift. During the first several days, you can expect significant swelling and bruising and will need to take it easy as your body begins its healing process.

Dr. Mariotti will work with you to gradually increase your activity level as you continue through the recovery process. Most people are able to resume their normal exercise routines around 4 to 6 weeks after a facelift.

While you may see results directly after your facelift, know that swelling and bruising can hide the full results that are still developing. It can take around 6 months to see your final outcome after getting a facelift, although most men and women feel comfortable returning to their social lives around 2 to 3 weeks after a facelift.

Dr. Mariotti is a certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in facelift procedures, dedicated to delivering youthful and symmetrical results through a safe surgical process. However, facelift surgery comes with potential risks and side effects like any surgical procedure. Common post-surgical experiences include swelling and discomfort, but there are also rare complications to be aware of. These can include issues related to anesthesia, bleeding, deep vein thrombosis, nerve injury, and poor wound healing. Dr. Mariotti takes special care during your recovery to ensure your safety and minimize these risks, guiding you toward your enhanced beauty. 

If you’re experiencing sagging cheeks, excess skin around your lower jawline, deep folds from the sides of your nose to the corners of your mouth, or sagging skin and fat in your neck, you might be a good candidate for a facelift. A facelift can help reduce the appearance of sagging skin in the face and neck areas, providing a more youthful look. 

While the results of a facelift aren’t permanent, they are quite enduring. You can expect to enjoy the aesthetic improvements for many years, typically lasting at least a decade. 

The duration of a facelift session varies based on the procedure type and surgery extent. Typically, a facelift surgery can last between two to six hours, depending on the complexity and scope of the operation. 

Several conditions and factors can make facelift surgery unsuitable: 

• Inability to set realistic expectations for the surgery’s outcomes 

• Severe sagging of facial fat with deep folds around the nose and mouth 

• Excessive facial fat tissue 

• Active smoking habits 

• Diseases affecting collagen or other wound-healing issues 

• Uncontrolled diabetes 

• Uncontrolled underactive thyroid 

• Uncontrolled high blood pressure 

• Bleeding disorders or the inability to stop blood thinners before surgery