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The face usually portrays the first visible signs of aging. Both gravity and diminished volume result in the facial features of aging. Most patients requesting evaluation for facelift feel that their facial features do not reflect their youthful spirit and energy level. They are looking for ways to refresh and rejuvenate their appearance. There are many different variations of the facelift procedure that smooth the skin of the face and neck, tighten the underlying tissues and muscle, and remove excess skin. Ultimately, the facelift will allow you to turn back the hands of time to better reflect your youthful spirit.

Candidates for Facelift Surgery

Facelift surgery is a highly individualized procedure that is most suitable for individuals in good overall health. People should choose this procedure to fulfill their own needs and have realistic expectations about the outcome of the procedure.

The best candidates for a facelift wish to improve one or more of the following conditions:

Loss of well-defined jawline and neck

Sagging jowls

Loose skin

Sagging in the midface

Deep nasolabial folds (creases from the nose to the corners of the mouth)

Loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin and jaw that may give the appearance of a "double chin"

Creases below eyelids

It is important to remember that although a facelift can improve the visible signs of aging in the face and neck, it will not change your fundamental appearance and cannot stop the aging process.

Is a facelift right for me?

A facelift can only be performed surgically. Although many non¬surgical facial rejuvenation treatments can provide excellent results, they cannot achieve the same results as a facelift. However, non¬surgical facial rejuvenation treatments can help delay the time at which a facelift becomes appropriate and may also complement the results of a facelift.

Facelift surgery is a good option if:

You are physically healthy

You do not smoke

You have a positive outlook and specific, yet realistic goals in mind for the improvement of your appearance