Facial aging may be inevitable, but living with loose skin, depleted volume, and deeper creases is not the only option. A facelift can restore a smoother, more refreshed appearance by addressing structural changes that develop with age. At Funt Aesthetics, Dr. David K. Funt is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons with extensive expertise in facial anatomy and cosmetic rejuvenation.
Also known as rhytidectomy, facelift surgery improves visible signs of aging in the face and neck, particularly sagging skin, jowls, deeper folds, and loss of youthful contours. The goal is not to change a patient’s fundamental appearance, but to create a rested, natural-looking version of the face.
What Can a Facelift Improve?
Facelift surgery can soften and reinvigorate facial features by addressing skin laxity and the deeper tissues that contribute to facial aging. Unlike treatments that focus on individual wrinkles or areas of volume loss, a facelift can provide more comprehensive improvement across the lower face and jawline.
Treatment may improve:
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Loose or sagging facial skin
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Jowls along the jawline
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Deeper folds around the nose and mouth
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Loss of definition through the lower face
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Loose skin extending into the neck
Facelift surgery does not stop the aging process, but it can restore facial contours to a more youthful position.
How Facelift Surgery Rejuvenates the Face
Modern facelift surgery involves more than simply stretching and removing excess skin. Dr. Funt can reposition and tighten deeper facial tissues while removing excess skin, resulting in a smoother appearance without appearing overly tight.
The exact technique is tailored to the patient’s anatomy and the areas showing the greatest degree of aging. Volume loss, skin quality, and changes around the eyes or neck may also influence whether another treatment is recommended alongside facelift surgery.
What Is a Deep Plane Facelift?
A deep plane facelift is an advanced technique that lifts deeper layers of facial tissue rather than relying primarily on skin tightening. By releasing and repositioning tissues beneath the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, or SMAS, the technique can address structural descent in areas such as the cheeks, jawline, and lower face.
Dr. Funt may also reposition facial fat to improve the midface when appropriate. Deep plane surgery is not automatically the best technique for every patient; the most suitable facelift approach depends on individual anatomy, facial aging, and desired results.
Facelift Recovery and Long-Term Results
Swelling, bruising, and tightness are expected after facelift surgery. Bandages may be used during early recovery, and patients receive specific instructions for incision care, activity, medications, and follow-up visits.
Improvements become clearer as swelling subsides and the tissues settle. Facelift results can be long-lasting, although the face continues to age naturally. Daily sun protection, avoiding smoking, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help support the results over time.
How Does a Liquid Facelift Compare?
A “liquid facelift” refers to a customized combination of injectable treatments used to address concerns such as wrinkles and facial volume loss without surgery. Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, dermal fillers such as Juvéderm and Restylane, and other injectable products may be included depending on the areas being treated.
Injectables offer less downtime and can be useful for patients with earlier or more localized signs of aging. However, their effects are temporary and they cannot reproduce the more extensive structural correction possible with surgical facelift treatment.
Facelift Surgery for Men
Men may consider facelift surgery for many of the same age-related concerns as women, including jowls, loose skin, and diminished jawline definition. Treatment planning, however, should preserve masculine facial proportions and avoid an overly altered appearance.
Incision placement also warrants particular attention because shorter hairstyles can make the areas around the ears and hairline more visible. Dr. Funt tailors the procedure to the patient’s facial structure, hair pattern, and desired degree of change so the result remains subtle and appropriate for the individual.
Why Choose Funt Aesthetics for Facelift Surgery?
Facelift surgery requires detailed knowledge of facial anatomy, tissue movement, volume, and the natural changes that occur with age. Dr. David K. Funt is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for more than 25 years. His expertise in facial anatomy extends beyond surgery to injectables, fillers, neurotoxins, and the prevention and management of aesthetic complications.
Dr. Funt has lectured nationally and internationally, published in peer-reviewed journals, and taught other medical professionals about facial anatomy and rejuvenation techniques. This broad experience allows facelift planning at Funt Aesthetics to account for both the deeper facial structures and the finer details that influence a natural-looking result.
Explore Facelift Surgery in Long Island & Nassau County, NY
Facelift surgery can improve sagging, jowls, deeper facial folds, and loss of definition while preserving the features that make each face distinct. Funt Aesthetics provides individualized facial rejuvenation planning for patients throughout Long Island and Nassau County, NY. To discuss your concerns and treatment options with Dr. Funt, call 516-295-0404 to schedule a consultation with Funt Aesthetics.
