If you’re bothered by changes to the look of your face as years go by, you may want to consider a facelift. During this popular procedure, the skin on your face is pulled back and tissues beneath the skin are surgically altered to restore a younger-looking facial shape. In many cases, you can pair it with a neck lift as well.
Board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon Robert M. Schwarcz, MD, and his team offer facelifts and neck lifts to give you the more youthful look you desire. Take a few minutes to learn about five common reasons people consider having a facelift done.
Cheeks begin to sag as you age because of lost elastin and collagen, skin-enhancing substances your body produces in lesser quantities once you’re over 30. A facelift can effectively tighten your sagging cheeks, giving you a more contoured and toned look.
Excess skin around your jawline, also known as jowls, is another common reason people opt for a facelift. Virtually everyone develops jowls over time, as your skin becomes thinner and less elastic. A facelift can literally lift that skin, creating a jawline you’re pleased with.
Aging, as well as weight fluctuations over the years, often create sagginess around the lower face and neck, which makes many people feel self-conscious. Studies have found that even modest changes in this area can negatively impact your self-perception. A facelift — possibly combined with a neck lift — can help you regain a firmer, slimmer look.
For some people, emotional benefits are the biggest draw when considering a facelift. In a study published in Clinical Psychological Science, researchers analyzed the emotional well-being of about 550 first-time cosmetic surgery patients and more than 260 people who had considered but then opted against such a procedure.
People who’d had plastic surgery were more likely to report having higher self-esteem and less anxiety. They also reported being grateful that they had the surgery.
If you’re tired of attempting to conceal signs of aging in your face or neck and aren’t interested in treatments that require multiple sessions per year, a facelift may be a smart choice. Unlike most injectable anti-aging treatments, facelift results tend to last around 10 years.
While some people continue to receive shorter term, nonsurgical procedures such as Botox® after a facelift, you may find that you need fewer treatments than you did before facelift surgery. Those less invasive treatments still do a wonderful job enhancing the look of your skin versus the shape of your face.
To learn more about facelifts or to find out if you’re a good candidate, call one of our offices — in the Upper East Side of Manhattan and in Scarsdale, New York — to book an appointment with Dr. Schwarcz. You can also request a consultation using our online scheduling tool.
