As we age, the effects of gravity, sun exposure and daily stresses can been seen in our faces. A facelift can improve the most visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles and redraping the skin of your face and neck. The best candidate is a man or woman whose face and neck have begun to sag but whose skin still has some elasticity and whose bone structure is strong and well defined.
Complications are usually infrequent and minor.
Poor healing of the skin is most likely to affect smokers. If your hair is very short, you might want to let it grow out before surgery so it can hide scars while they heal. Be sure to arrange for someone to drive you home after your surgery. The Surgery Most facelifts are done on an outpatient basis, under local or general anesthesia. If the neck needs work, a small incision may also be made under the chin.