Facelift
Marin County

Facelift costs vary from patient to patient based on the techniques used, the areas addressed, and on whether any other procedures are undergone at the same time, such as blepharoplasty, dermal fillers, or fat grafting.

A facelift is often performed with a neck lift to ensure comprehensive improvements and a balanced, long-lasting outcome. A facelift can also be paired with blepharoplasty, brow lift, neck liposuction, and non-surgical dermal fillers.

Thanks to Dr. Delgado’s meticulously precise and painstaking surgical approach, scarring is greatly minimized. Incisions are placed within the folds of the ears and the hairline, where they are difficult to detect.

A mini facelift is typically suggested for those who are just beginning to see the signs of aging occur and who wish to undergo a shorter downtime with results limited to the lower third of the face. A full facelift addresses the cheeks, jawline, and upper neck and is ideal for those with moderate to severe skin ptosis.

The best way to maintain your results is to follow a healthy diet and exercise regimen, avoid smoking and stress, and to consistently apply sunblock, taking care to avoid prolonged exposure to the harmful rays of the sun.

As with any surgery, there are potential facelift risks and complications, such as bleeding or infection, but these are rare with an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon.

A facelift provides the most effective, dramatic and long-lasting results to turn back the clock 8-10 years for your face.

This depends on which type of facelift you receive, but the general length is between 2-5 hours.

If you have jowls, lax neck skin and banding in the neck, you may need a neck lift as a part of your facelift.

Dr. Delgado is always willing to advise and possibly perform a facelift revision if the situation cannot be resolved with the original surgeon.

Most patients can get around on their own in a few days, and resume work in about 10-14 days.

We have an extensive online facelift gallery here.

A typical facelift can last for up to 15 years, while a mini facelift typically lasts 2-6 years.

Patients often say that they look 10 years younger after their facelift. A facelift lifts sagging skin on the face for a tightened, firm, and youthful appearance.

To reduce swelling after a facelift, apply a cold compress as needed but make sure you do not apply it for more than 15 minutes at a time. Give yourself plenty of rest, stay hydrated, and avoid excessive alcohol consumption. Warm compresses might also help if the swelling is attributed to fluid buildup.

Various fillers can improve the appearance of loose skin but a facelift will give you the best results for moderate to severe skin laxity. A facelift also offers more permanent results.

Facial exercises can help subtly tighten your jawline but if you're looking for a more dramatic enhancement with long-term results, consider facelift surgery.

Kybella is the least invasive procedure to eliminate a double chin but surgical options include a lower facelift or liposuction. Kybella injections use deoxycholic acid that breaks down fat cells and liposuction removes fat cells from beneath the chin. With a facelift, you can eliminate your double chin with the added benefit of a tightened jawline.

After a facelift, your body needs time to rest. Keep your head elevated and use cold compresses to reduce the swelling and relieve discomfort. Maintaining a healthy diet and staying hydrated will also help reduce swelling and promote good healing.

Before and after your facelift, you need to stop smoking for at least 4-6 weeks. You should also avoid taking herbal supplements and certain medications like aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs. These can cause blood thinning and will increase your risk of excessive bleeding during and after the facelift procedure. Make sure to discuss all medications you are currently taking with your surgeon to determine whether you need to stop taking them and if it is safe to do so. Plan to have someone drive you to and from surgery and help you out for the first few days after surgery since you will be in some discomfort and require rest.

After your facelift, follow all postoperative instructions to minimize swelling and scarring. Avoid sun exposure and direct heat since this can cause more swelling immediately after surgery. Once you are recovered, sun exposure can cause the skin to age and sag once more. Staying hydrated, cleansing your face regularly, and scheduling facials or other cosmetic treatments will also help to maintain your youthful results.

Strenuous activities like heavy lifting and running should not be resumed until at least 6 weeks after a facelift. Within a few weeks, you may be able to start doing light exercises like walking, yoga and stretching.

Bruising on the face can take about 2 weeks to go away completely.

Some patients experience minor pain or numbness in their ears after a facelift but this usually goes away after 1-3 months. Every person heals differently but if you are concerned about persisting pain, please consult your doctor.

Complete recovery from a facelift takes about 4-6 weeks. Most of the swelling and discomfort go away within 2-4 weeks so you will begin to see the results around this time.

A facelift can last 10 years or more depending on how well you care for your skin after surgery. A facelift slows down the aging process, but aging skin and skin laxity will gradually cause your results to fade over time.

Most patients only need one facelift but it is safe to receive 3-4 facelifts over time.

A facial fat transfer can last many years or even decades, depending on how your skin ages.

The cost of a mid-face lift varies for each patient. This can be discussed at your consultation.

The cost of a laser facelift varies depending on the technology used and how complex the procedure is. For a cost estimate, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Delgado.

Although a facelift is not permanent, results can last for 10 years or more.

There are several types of facelift surgery so the cost of a facelift and neck lift varies. To discuss your options for a combination facelift and necklift and the cost, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Delgado.

The cost of a facelift varies depending on whether you have a lower facelift, mid-facelift, or traditional facelift. To determine the cost of your procedure, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Delgado.

After a facelift, you can expect your skin to appear firmer and tighter. A facelift removes excess skin and remodels soft facial tissues to create a lifted, more youthful appearance.

The medical terminology for a facelift is rhytidectomy.

During facelift surgery, you will be put to sleep under general anesthesia so you will not feel any pain. After surgery, moderate pain accompanied by bruising and swelling is common but can be relieved with prescription and over-the-counter pain medication.

A mid-facelift targets severe wrinkling and sagging skin around the eyes and cheeks for a less invasive procedure. These are usually the areas where skin aging first becomes noticeable.

The medical term for a neck lift is platysmaplasty.

The severity of each patients skin aging is different so the complexity of each surgery varies. For the average cost of a full facelift with Dr. Delgado, please schedule a consultation.

A non-surgical facelift can be performed with a combination of various injectables and fillers. Laser treatments like Ultherapy are also a great choice for the non-surgical facelift because this technology stimulates collagen growth to restore volume and structure in the face.

The main difference is that a deep plane facelift lifts the skin and muscles separately while SMAS facelift surgery lifts all the facial tissue separately. SMAS facelift allows for additional muscle tightening since the muscles are lifted separately.

A thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure that is an alternative to facelift surgery. Biodegradable threads are inserted under the skin through fine needles and these threads pull back the facial tissues for a lifting and tightening effect.

Patients with noticeable skin aging like deep wrinkles and sagging skin benefit most from a facelift. When these signs become prevalent and are bothersome to you, you should consider a facelift.

There is no right age for a facelift and patients aged anywhere from their 30s-60s can receive a facelift. Different techniques like a mid-facelift or lower facelift may be more beneficial for younger patients but it depends on how each persons skin ages.