Although it is one of the oldest plastic surgery procedures, facelift still has few rivals when it comes to the goal of providing dramatic changes in the tone, texture, smoothness and integrity of facial skin. Over the decades the surgical technique has been significantly improved, allowing patients to achieve a more natural look with less inconvenience, downtime and scarring. By tightening skin and subdermal muscles, facelift eliminates wrinkles, fine lines, furrows and drooping skin. The improvement is especially noticeable along the jowls and jawline, but its benefits extend all the way to the cheeks and lower eyelids.