Face Lift Consultation

Natural aging, weight loss, and genetics create the little lines, sags, and bags that make you look older than you are. Consult Christopher Jones MD PC if you want a surgical correction that will tighten skin and muscle that have lost their elasticity. We can help you regain a younger, brighter look. 

What is a facelift?

As you get older, your skin loses its elasticity, supporting fatty tissue, and even some bony support. A facelift tightens the skin and returns muscle and fat to their original position for a more youthful look.

Who is a good candidate?

You may consider a facelift if an aged appearance is negatively affecting self-esteem. An ongoing smoking habit will disqualify a patient for a facelift. Smoking greatly increases your chances of complications such as skin loss, slow healing, and visible scarring. You should quit at least 2 months before this operation. 

Does it take a long time to recover?

Depending on the extent of the work done on your face or neck, expect to recover in about 2 weeks. We will work with you in follow-up to get you back to your lifestyle as quickly as possible. 

Any bruising and swelling resulting from the surgery should resolve considerably in 10-14 days. You’ll need to carefully protect your face from the sun exposure post surgery. Dr. Jones will let you know when it’s acceptable to wear makeup again.

How long will the results last?

You can’t stop aging, but a facelift can set back the clock. You will look far younger than you would if you didn’t have the surgery. To preserve your results for longer, maintain a healthy weight and keep up a regular skin care regimen that fights aging. Continued vigilance about sun exposure is a great way to keep your skin looking healthy.