Facelift results can last up to 10 years or more with a healthy lifestyle, daily sun protection, and medical-grade skin care.

Description text goes hereWhile a facelift targets the lower face, it may not address other areas contributing to a tired or aged look. This is where combining procedures, such as blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)or a brow lift, can be beneficial to rejuvenate the entire face. Our surgeons can customize a treatment plan that aligns with your aesthetic goals for a natural and harmonious transformation.

There isn’t one “best” age for a facelift. It depends more on your degree of facial and neck laxity and overall health.

At St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery, most patients who choose a full or deep plane facelift are typically between 55 and 75 years old, although candidates can be younger or older, depending on their specific concerns.

A deep plane facelift offers several advantages over more superficial facelift techniques. By lifting the deeper facial tissues rather than simply tightening the skin, it can create more natural-looking results and reduce the “pulled” appearance some patients worry about.

This approach can also provide more comprehensive improvement in the midface, jawline, and neck and may deliver longer-lasting rejuvenation for appropriate candidates.

Following your procedure, small drains are positioned along either side of your neck to remove excess fluids, aiding in the healing process. Your face is bandaged to protect the incision. After 24 hours, the drains are removed, and your bandages are swapped for a more comfortable jaw strap. This strap should be worn daily for 7 to 14 days to minimize swelling and promote healing.

Swelling and bruising peak 3 to 4 days after surgery and then typically subside quickly. You will want to schedule 1 to 2 weeks of downtime as you focus on recovery, but you can expect to see significant improvements when the sutures are removed on day 7.

The incisions are concealed in the hairline and natural creases of the face where they are not readily noticeable. Initially, they may appear red and slightly raised. Within a few months, the resulting scars will flatten and fade. In about 6 to 12 months, the scars lose their color and continue to diminish.

After 1 to 2 months, you can see and feel the transformation as the residual swelling fades. Most patients are photo-ready with a refreshed sense of confidence by the eighth week after surgery.