The Benefits of a Facelift: More Than Just Tight Skin

While there’s nothing wrong with a more gradual, piecemeal approach to staying ahead of the signs of aging, there is still no outdoing the facelift when it comes to comprehensive rejuvenation.

Addressing both superficial and deep-rooted issues causing under-eye bags, jowls, and many other telltale signs of aging, surgical facelift procedures are a mainstay here at Legacy Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics and the plastic surgery industry as a whole.

But what exactly is so great about the facelift? How does a facelift actually work? Who is the ideal candidate? 

In this guide, we’ll answer these questions and more, covering the major benefits of facelift procedures and your options as a patient.

What Exactly Is a Facelift?

Generally speaking, a facelift involves the removal of excess skin and fat, the tightening of underlying muscle tissue, and the pulling back (and up) of skin to lend a more youthful, alert appearance to the face.

Because each patient’s case is unique, there are many slightly different approaches and techniques that your surgeon may employ during the procedure to provide the exact results you’re looking for. For example, based on the presented issues (wrinkles, jowls, under-eye bags, double chin, etc.), the surgeon may either reshape, reposition, or entirely remove fatty tissue. In general, facelifts rejuvenate the middle and lower portions of the face, but can be paired with other treatments for a more comprehensive approach.

There are several different types of facelifts being performed today, including traditional, mini, mid-facelifts, SMAS (Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System) lifts, and FaceTite™lifts. They differ in the areas treated, the techniques used, and invasiveness. FaceTiteTM, for example, is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional facelifts that uses much smaller incisions (more like tiny holes) to significantly reduce downtime. 

The Many Benefits of Facelift Procedures

Continued refinements in facelift techniques and technology have empowered plastic surgeons on the cutting edge—such as our own Dr. Kim and Dr. Wingate—to much more accurately and efficiently target specific issues for more customizable results.

Ongoing innovations have also helped to reduce downtime and post-operative discomfort. Following is a non-exhaustive list of the major benefits of facelift procedures.

Anti-Aging Potential

Non-invasive techniques have their place when it comes to keeping mild to moderate issues at bay, but nothing provides as complete or extensive of a rejuvenation as a facelift. Simply put, facelifts are more effective at combating multiple, deep-rooted (literally) signs of aging, and in a more sustainable manner. This includes addressing multiple problem spots at once, such as signs of aging that affect the neck area, and targeting deeper tissues. 

Customizability

Especially as a Legacy Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics patient, you are given ample freedom to customize your results in coordination with our award-winning plastic surgeons. We will carefully assess your skin quality and unique facial geometry in order to create the changes you want to see in the most effective and accommodating manner possible. From smoothing wrinkles to reducing the appearance of under-eye bags and much more, there are dozens of points we can target together to craft the ultimate experience for you. We encourage every patient to be open about their preferences throughout the procedure so they can get exactly the results they’re looking for.

Staying Power

While results will of course vary based on many factors related to your recovery and ongoing maintenance, facelifts are one of the most long-lasting procedures in this regard. Many facelift patients are able to maintain their results for as long as 10-15 years. To reiterate, it’s very important that you continue to take care of your skin following the procedure, which includes maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine, avoiding harsh irritants, reducing sun exposure, and more. Neglecting these steps can cause signs of aging, sun damage, and other issues to take hold earlier than they normally would. 

Skin Quality

Especially if wrinkles were a prevalent issue prior to your procedure, the tightening effect of a facelift can significantly improve both the appearance and smoothness of your skin. The same goes for areas of sagging skin that you elect to have corrected by the procedure. Facelifts can address these issues in multiple areas throughout the lower portion of the face and the neck, including the jawline, chin, and more.

Pairing With Other Procedures

To achieve an even more comprehensive facial rejuvenation, you can combine a facelift procedure with an eyelid lift (blepharoplasty). Facelifts are also sometimes performed in conjunction with a brow lift for patients who have significant signs of aging in the areas above the typical facelift treatment area. Other procedures you can pair with facelifts for enhanced results include neck lifts, fat grafting, chemical peels, lasers, and injectables.

Renewed Confidence

Finally, it’s impossible to put a price on the transformative confidence boost that a facelift delivers. This is one reason why we’re so passionate about providing industry-leading facial rejuvenation procedures—the potentially life-changing improvement in self-esteem that comes with them. 

Experience Total Rejuvenation With a Facelift From Legacy Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics of Exton, PA

If you have any questions whatsoever regarding your eligibility for a facelift, how the procedure works in general, or anything else, our friendly and knowledgeable team at Legacy Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics of Exton, PA is here to serve you.

Proudly serving the Exton, Paoli, and Nearby West Philadelphia, PA areas for decades, our award-winning surgeons are experts in the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques, including facelifts. 

Contact our team for a consultation today, and we will tailor the perfect treatment plan to make all of your visions of renewed beauty come to life.