What Is a Facelift Procedure?
Introduction
A facelift is a surgical procedure designed to lift and reposition sagging facial tissues to restore a more youthful and balanced appearance. Modern techniques address deeper tissue (SMAS) as well as excess skin to produce natural, lasting results.
What it treats
- Jowling and sagging cheeks, loose jawline, neck laxity.
- Often combined with neck lift, eyelid surgery, or volume restoration when needed.
Recovery overview
- Initial swelling and bruising improve over weeks; results refine over months.
- Incisions are placed discreetly along the hairline and near the ears.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is a facelift procedure?
Facelift (rhytidectomy) is cosmetic surgery that lifts and secures deep facial layers and removes excess skin to correct cheek, jawline, and neck sagging. Unlike old perceptions, it is not just skin pulling; modern SMAS technique repositions subcutaneous tissues for a 10 to 15 years younger, natural look.
Which facial areas does facelift correct?
Facelift corrects cheek sagging (jowls), blurred jawline, deep folds beside nose and mouth, neck skin laxity, and lost cheek volume. It is often combined with neck lift, blepharoplasty, or fat grafting. Dr. Parsa Cheraghipour designs a personalized treatment plan during consultation.
How does modern facelift differ from old methods?
Old methods only pulled skin, creating an artificial, windswept look. Modern facelift works on three levels: surface skin without excessive tension, SMAS layer as the soft facial skeleton, and volume restoration via fat repositioning. Results are more natural, longer-lasting, and not mask-like.
What are the steps of facelift surgery?
Step one is consultation and personalized facial design. On surgery day under general anesthesia or deep sedation, incisions are made in natural ear creases and hairline. Deep tissues are lifted and excess skin removed. Surgery takes 2 to 5 hours. You go to recovery with dressings and most patients go home same day or next morning.
Why is facelift still the gold standard for rejuvenation?
When structural sagging exists, fillers and threads alone are insufficient. Facelift is the only method that restores deep tissues to a youthful position with 10 to 15 year results. At Facelift 360, Dr. Parsa Cheraghipour uses SMAS and deep plane techniques so no one notices surgery—you simply look refreshed.