Facelift

Rhytidectomy

Restores a firmer, more defined lower face.

A facelift tightens the deeper tissues of the face and removes loose skin. It improves jowls, deep folds and sagging along the jawline for a natural, refreshed look.

Anesthesia
General
Surgery time
3–5 hours
Setting
Outpatient
Back to routine
2–3 weeks
About the procedure

What a facelift involves.

Over time, the tissues of the face descend and the skin loosens. Jowls form along the jaw, folds deepen around the mouth, and the neck can lose definition.

Dr. Sood lifts and secures the deeper layer of the face, then redrapes the skin without pulling it tight. Incisions follow the natural curve in front of and behind the ear, where they are well hidden.

A facelift is often combined with a neck lift, fat transfer or eyelid surgery. The aim is to look like yourself, rested and refreshed, rather than changed.

You, a few years ago.
The process

From first visit to first year.

01
Consultation
We discuss what bothers you, examine skin quality and facial structure, and plan any combined procedures.
02
Surgery day
The surgery takes three to five hours under general anesthesia. Most patients go home the same day with someone to care for them.
03
Recovery
Swelling and bruising ease over two to three weeks. Most return to social activity in about three weeks, with final results at several months.
Candidacy

Signs you may be a candidate.

You may be a good candidate if you are healthy, a non-smoker, and bothered by sagging in the lower face and jawline.

Jowls
Loose tissue along the jawline that blurs its line.
Deep folds
Creases from the nose to the mouth that have deepened.
Loose facial skin
Sagging that creams and non-surgical treatments cannot lift.
Non-smoker
You do not smoke, or can stop well before and after surgery.
Find out if you're a candidate
FAQ

What patients ask before a facelift.

If your question is not here, bring it to consultation. Nothing is too small to ask.

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When can I be seen in public?

Most patients feel comfortable after about two to three weeks.

What is the best age?

There is no set age. Most patients are in their 40s to 70s.

How long do results last?

Many years. You will continue to age, but from a younger starting point.

Where are the scars?

Around the ear and into the hairline, where they are well hidden once healed.

Will I look pulled?

No. Dr. Sood lifts the deeper tissues, not just the skin, so the result looks natural.

About

About Dr. Sood

Aditya Sood, MD, MBA, FACS

Board-certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon

Dr. Aditya Sood is an American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified plastic surgeon with over 12 years of experience specializing in a variety of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic procedures. His focus lies in advanced aesthetic surgery of the face, breast and body.

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Patient Stories

In their own words.

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A surgeon who truly cares
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Wonderful experience with Dr. Sood
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I had an amazing experience
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Breast explant
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