Consumer Guide to Facelift

Considering a facelift? These articles contain information on the facelift procedure, what makes a good facelift surgery candidate, recovery, several variations on the facelift and other topics related to facelift surgery.

What You Need to Know About Facelifts

Facelift cosmetic surgery (rhytidectomy) is intended to improve your facial appearance and make you look good for your age. Get the details on facelift procedures.

Are You a Good Candidate for a Facelift?

Facelift is not primarily a treatment for wrinkles, but facelift surgery may improve some of the damage from aging, such as loosening of the facial skin and creasing around the nose and mouth. Find out if you are a candidate for a facelift.

Facelift Clinical Trials

Here we provide a list of current facelift clinical trials from the U.S. National Institutes of Health database.

Facelift Variations

From deep plane lifts to feather lifts, almost any variation and extent of surgery is available to meet the needs of your facial improvement goals. This article can help you find the best treatment for your condition. Learn more about facelift variations.

Facial Implants

Facial implants are inserted into areas of the face to restore a more balanced and youthful appearance. Facial implants can strengthen a weak jaw line or accentuate your cheekbones. They are often used in conjunction with facelift plastic surgery. Learn more about facial implants.

Thread Lifts

You may have heard of the "lunchtime facelift" and wondered what they're talking about. A thread lift is not the same as a facelift, but it is a cosmetic facial procedure that is growing in popularity. Learn more about thread lifts. Also read our roundtable thread lift discussion among leading plastic surgeons on the pros and cons of thread lifts.

Thermage

If you need facial uplifting, but not necessarily a facelift, this procedure may be what you're looking for. Recently approved by the FDA, Thermage is less invasive than a facelift, using radio waves to improve facial contours and reduce wrinkles. Learn more about Thermage.

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Eyelid surgery is a specialized procedure that corrects oversized, nerve-damaged, or disproportional eyelids. Read about eyelid surgery.

Brow Lift (Forehead Lift)

Commonly performed on people between 40 and 70, a forehead lift (or brow lift) treats deep lines and furrows that accumulate with age. Learn more about forehead lifts.

Chin Surgery: Augmentation (Genioplasty) and Reduction (Mentoplasty)

Whether for corrective or cosmetic purposes, several options are available for resizing and reshaping your chin. Chin surgery helps you achieve a balanced appearance and is often performed in conjunction with other procedures. Read about chin surgery.

Neck Lifts

Neck-lift surgery is often performed at the same time as a facelift. As a facelift rejuvenates skin around the face, a neck-lift helps achieve a more balanced, youthful appearance. Learn more about neck-lifts.

Otoplasty: Ear Surgery for Children and Adults

Otoplasty is cosmetic or corrective surgery for ears. Most patients are children between the ages of 4 and 14. Often parents choose otoplasty to save their children from ridicule because of malformed ears or other ear problems. Find out why balance and good timing are important for otoplasty.

Facelift Cost

Facelift costs vary greatly, depending on the surgeon, your region, the type and extent of your facelift procedure, and other factors. It is impossible for us to give you an accurate cost quote for your particular facelift, but this article will give you a good idea of the average costs and the factors you should consider in evaluating the fee. Read on to out if the cost of a facelift is feasible for you.

[page updated June 2008]