You don’t. That’s my job. When you come in for your facial aging consultation, I will examine the degree of looseness in the skin and tissues of your face and make a recommendation. But the right choice for you is also going to depend on your lifestyle and ability to tolerate downtime. I will always be honest with you about what I think is the best procedure for achieving your goals, but if you don’t want to deal with the recovery of a facelift, we can certainly discuss what you can expect to achieve with a thread lift. The important thing is that you know your options and have realistic expectations about what each can deliver for you. This way, you can make a truly informed decision.