Face-lift procedure and treatment

Face-lifts offered through UW Health Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery can help you look younger and fresher. Our expert cosmetic and plastic surgeons will create a treatment plan personalized for you.

The surgery does not correct sagging eyebrows, wrinkles around your mouth or excess skin and fatty deposits around your eyelids. There are other options for treating these areas. Sometimes we can do more than one procedure at the same time.

Who is a face-lift for?

You may be a candidate for a face-lift if you have jowls, deep wrinkles or loose skin in your cheeks and neck. We treat men and women. You must be in good health and have realistic expectations about what surgery can do for you.

What is the cost?

The cost of your face-lift depends on the complexity of your case. We can provide more information during your consultation.

01.
You meet with a surgeon
Your initial consultation allows you to learn more about the procedure and discuss your expectations. There is no charge for this service.
02.
You have a medical visit
A medical evaluation is the next step if you decide to proceed. We go over your health history and medications to make sure surgery will be safe for you. We also address any remaining questions or concerns you might have.
03.
You get ready for surgery
Making sure you’re well-prepared for surgery can help your face-lift go well. It’s important to stop using tobacco well before your surgery. Your doctor might give you advice on diet and medication as well. Before your procedure, you should arrange to have someone drive you home and stay with you for at least one night.
04.
You have your face-lift
Surgery involves removing unnecessary fat, tightening certain muscles and re-draping your facial skin. Doctors use modest incisions in areas where any scars can hide within your hair or the natural creases of your skin. These animations provide more details:
05.
Your recover at home
After surgery, most people have little pain. You might have some short-term facial numbness, tenderness, tightness or dryness. At first, you could have a tube draining fluid from your ear. Some people have a bandage wrapped around their head to reduce bruising and swelling. Your bruising likely will improve after two to three weeks. In most cases, you can return to work after 10 to 14 days. You should wait at least two weeks to resume exercise and limit time in the sun for several months.

Face-lift: Front view

Mini Face-lift: Front view

Mini Face-lift: 3/4 Left view

Mini Face-lift: 3/4 Right view

Face-lift: Front view

Procedure: Face-lift and bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty
Plastic Surgeon: Ben Marcus, MD

We focus on your safety

Face-lifts, like all types of surgery, come with certain risks. These include nerve injury, infection, bleeding, scarring and an uneven facial appearance. Our doctors work to minimize these risks. They’re committed to your safety and helping you achieve the best possible results.

UW Health Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery doctors and nurses have both. Their advanced training, use of the most up-to-date tools and techniques and years of successful procedures put you in the very best hands.