Improves the aging face by correcting sagging jowls, neck and mid-face creating a more youthful, rested appearance. Generally performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia with sedation; general anesthesia may be recommended. Complements: eyelid surgery, forehead lift, wrinkle reduction by injection and skin resurfacing.
You may be a good candidate for a facelift if you have any of the following types of conditions:
- a deep line that runs from the corner of your nose to the corner of your mouth
- loss of a well-defined jaw line
- deep wrinkles in the cheeks and sagging skin near the cheekbones
- loose skin, wrinkles or excess fatty tissue in the neck
