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What is it?
The Aging Face
As we age, our appearance changes. As children, we’re all big eyes and full cheeks. With maturity, the face retains a full and soft look while assuming a more adult proportion. The decades inevitably bring about changes in our appearance. You can still look good, but it is different. Facial volume shifts and sometimes shrinks, the apple of the cheek is lost. Jowls appear and you wonder if the fat marched from the cheek toward the chin, ready to jump off. The facial bones change and you look a little skeletal. All of these events occur in varying degrees. We may not see it coming, but when it hits, we know it.
The good news is that you don’t have to simply accept these changes as inevitable. Modern facelift surgery offers a refined, effective solution for reversing many of the visible signs of aging. At The Geldner Center, we approach facelift procedures with precision and care, focusing on restoring natural contours and enhancing your unique features—not erasing them. The goal isn’t to make you look like someone else or “overdone,” but to help you look refreshed and vibrant.
What is a Facelift?
A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a plastic surgery procedure with the goal of restoring the facial appearance to match our body image. Over time, factors like aging, sun exposure, gravity, and lifestyle choices can lead to loss of definition, sagging skin, deep wrinkles, and loss of definition in the face and jawline. A facelift addresses these concerns by tightening the underlying facial tissue, removing excess skin, and repositioning facial structures for natural, long-lasting results.
The procedure can improve:
- Forehead lines and crows feet
- Loose or drooping skin in the cheeks and lower facial area.
- Deep folds or creases around the nose and mouth (nasolabial folds).
- Jowls along the jawline.
- Excess skin and visible muscle bands in the neck region.
Unlike temporary solutions like injectables or fillers, a facelift offers comprehensive and long-lasting results. At The Geldner Center, we customize each facelift to match your individual facial structure and personal goals, delivering results that complement your natural beauty while maintaining a subtle, refreshed appearance.
Reviews
“I recently had a facelift by Dr. Geldner and feel like I look a decade younger. Dr. Geldner listened to my concerns and created an individualized plan for me with amazing results. I love the way I look and feel. Thank you Dr. G.”
~ Patient Review
Benefits
Benefits of Facelift Surgery
Choosing to undergo a facelift is more than just a decision about appearance—it’s about reclaiming how you feel about yourself. At The Geldner Center, we’ve helped countless patients achieve results that go beyond their expectations. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- A More Youthful, Refreshed Look: A facelift addresses sagging skin, deep wrinkles, and lost facial definition, giving your face a smoother, lifted appearance that still feels like you. This isn’t about looking like someone else; it’s about restoring what makes you feel confident and vibrant.
- Enhanced Self-Confidence: Many of Dr. Geldner’s patients report that their facelift didn’t just change how they look—it changed how they feel. When you see yourself in the mirror and love what you see, that confidence radiates into every aspect of your life.
- Long-Lasting Results: A facelift doesn’t stop time, but it turns the clock back significantly. The results are designed to last for years, allowing you to enjoy your refreshed appearance as you continue to age gracefully.
- Personalized Outcomes: Every facelift Dr. Geldner performs is tailored to each patient’s individual needs, the benefits go beyond just the physical. You’ll leave knowing that your results are as unique as you are, with a natural look that never feels overdone.
At The Geldner Center, the benefits of facelift surgery are more than skin deep. It’s about feeling good in your skin again and embracing a version of yourself that reflects your energy and spirit. Let us help you rediscover that confidence.
Candidates
Am I a Candidate for a Facelift?
Facelift surgery is a deeply personal decision and a powerful way to address the changes that come with aging. If you’re noticing sagging skin, deep wrinkles, jowls, or a loss of definition in your face and neck, a facelift might be the solution to help you look as vibrant as you feel.
The ideal candidate for a facelift is someone in good overall health and realistic about what the procedure can achieve. This isn’t about trying to look like someone else—it’s about restoring balance, rejuvenating your natural contours, and bringing back the features that make you feel confident and refreshed.
Non-smokers or those willing to quit are ideal, as smoking can interfere with healing and your ultimate results. Good candidates also understand that while a facelift can provide transformative results, it doesn’t stop the aging process—it resets the clock, giving you a younger, revitalized starting point.
Procedure
Types of Facelift Procedures
Traditional Facelift (SMAS Facelift)
This technique involves lifting and tightening the underlying structures of the face and neck, known as the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS).
Mid-Facelift
Focuses on the middle part of the face, particularly the cheeks and under-eye area. It lifts the cheek fat pads to a higher position.
Mini Facelift
A less invasive version of the traditional facelift, targeting the lower face and neck. It involves smaller incisions and less tissue manipulation.
Deep Plane Facelift
Involves repositioning deeper layers of facial muscles and fat, providing a more natural and long-lasting result by lifting the face from below the SMAS layer.
Reviews
“Dr. Geldner is extremely thorough and helped me understand what options I have available to me. He is very accommodating and goes the extra mile with his patients. I can’t recommend him enough.”
~Patient Review
Recovery
The Facelift Process: What to Expect
Comprehensive Consultation:
Your Facelift journey begins with a one-on-one consultation where we’ll openly discuss your concerns and what you hope to achieve. Dr. Geldner takes the time to really understand your goals and what matters most to you. Dr. Geldner will evaluate your facial structure, skin quality, and unique features so we can create a plan that’s tailored specifically to you.
Preparing for Surgery:
Preparation for Facelift surgery is just as important as the surgery itself. You’ll receive detailed instructions to ensure you’re ready, including guidance on medications, diet, and habits like quitting smoking if needed. Dr. Geldner and his team are here to answer any questions and ensure you feel at ease as the big day approaches.
The Procedure:
Your Facelift surgery will be performed in a state-of-the-art surgical facility where your safety and comfort are our top priorities. Dr. Geldner’s approach is meticulous and thoughtful, focusing on lifting and repositioning tissues, smoothing wrinkles, and addressing sagging skin in a way that looks completely natural. For some patients, this might also include enhancing jawline definition with liposuction, restoring lost volume with fat transfer, or combining the facelift with a neck lift for a cohesive rejuvenation.
Facelift surgery typically takes several hours, depending on the complexity of your needs. Dr. Geldner’s goal is always to deliver results that are elegant, balanced, and uniquely you.
Recovery and Aftercare:
The recovery process is a partnership—Dr. Geldner will provide detailed instructions and be available to answer any questions as you heal. Here’s what you can expect:
- Early Healing: Swelling and bruising are normal in the first few days but will diminish over time. You may also feel some tightness, a natural part of the healing process.
- Follow-up appointments: Regular follow-up appointments are an important part of your recovery. During these visits we will monitor your healing, and ensure everything is on the right track.They’re also a great opportunity to address any questions or concerns you might have as you recover.
- Getting Back to Life: Most patients feel ready to return to light activities within 1–2 weeks, though it may take 4–6 weeks to resume your routine fully.Throughout this process, Dr. Geldner and his team are here to support you. Our goal is for you to never feel like you’re going through this alone.
Results That Are Worth It:
When your healing is complete, you’ll notice the transformation: smoother skin, lifted contours, and a more youthful appearance that still looks like you—just refreshed. Dr. Geldner’s goal is always to help you look your best without it being obvious you’ve had work done. While a facelift doesn’t stop the clock, it gives you a head start that can last for years. It’s important to help maintain your Facelift results with a good skincare regime. Our expert Medical Aestheticians can help individualize a skincare plan for you to maximize your results over time.
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Results
Seeing the results of a facelift is often the most exciting part of the journey. At The Geldner Center, we focus on creating natural, balanced transformations that enhance your unique features. Our goal is to help you look more refreshed—never overdone, just confident and vibrant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A facelift primarily focuses on the mid-to-lower face and neck. It targets sagging skin, deep creases around the nose and mouth, jowls along the jawline, and loose skin or muscle bands in the neck. If needed, a facelift can also be combined with other procedures, like a neck lift or eyelid surgery, to ensure harmony and balance across your features. The goal is to restore youthful contours while maintaining a natural appearance that still feels like you.
There’s no “perfect” age for a facelift—it really depends on your individual needs and goals. Many patients start considering a facelift in their 40s or 50s, when the early signs of aging, like sagging skin and jowls, become more noticeable. However, some patients in their 60s or older also achieve excellent results, as long as they’re in good overall health.
The best time for a facelift is when you notice changes in your face that bother you and non-surgical options no longer provide the results you want. During a consultation at The Geldner Center, we’ll evaluate your skin, facial structure, and goals to determine if now is the right time for a facelift or if other treatments might be a better option. It’s about finding the right solution for you, regardless of age.
Recovery varies from person to person, but most patients are back to light activities within 1–2 weeks. Swelling and bruising are common during the first few days but will gradually subside. By 4–6 weeks, most patients feel ready to return to their normal routines, with continued improvement in results over the next several months. At The Geldner Center, we’ll guide you through each step of the healing process to make sure you’re comfortable and on track.
A facelift doesn’t stop the aging process, but it sets the clock back significantly. Most patients enjoy their results for 10–15 years, depending on their skin type, lifestyle, and genetics. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, protecting your skin from the sun, and following a good skincare regimen can help prolong your results.
- Facelift scars are carefully placed to be as discreet as possible, often hidden along the hairline or in natural facial creases. Over time, they fade and become barely noticeable. At The Geldner Center, we use advanced techniques to ensure your scars heal well and don’t detract from your beautiful, natural results.
