Facelift in Boston

The best way to know if a facelift in Boston is the right for you is to schedule a consultation. During your consultation, your surgeon will listen to your aesthetic concerns and goals. Your surgeon will also examine your face in detail to determine if a facelift will help you achieve the look you desire.

The procedure length varies based on the extent of the work required and type of facelift done. On average, it takes around two to four hours to perform a SMAS facelift. Deep plane facelifts may take more time, while short scar facelifts may take less.

One of the highest priorities is to provide results that look as natural as possible. While a facelift does require incisions, our surgeons use extreme precision and choose specific areas where scars will be very well concealed once fully healed. It’s a very good trade. You lose years of age for a few well-hidden lines.

After your facelift, you may experience a feeling of tightness and some discomfort around the incision sites. In general, recovery from a facelift is well tolerated and the discomfort is easily managed. At The Spiegel Center, we make sure you have access to medications to keep you comfortable.

During recovery, you will experience bruising and swelling. This can make some people feel uncomfortable with going out in public. The majority of the swelling and bruising should subside in around 10 days. Most patients feel comfortable returning to work and public appearances after about 2 weeks.

A facelift primarily addresses sagging and loose skin along with repositioning underlying tissues for a more youthful contour. However, it does not directly improve skin texture. For enhancing skin quality, treatments such as chemical peels, laser resurfacing, or microneedling can be recommended in conjunction with a facelift.

Facelifts for men are tailored to preserve masculine features, such as stronger jawlines and chin, while softening wrinkles and sagging. The incisions are also placed to accommodate beard growth. For women, the focus is more on smoothing the skin and restoring a youthful contour with a focus on the cheeks and jawline.

There is no "ideal" age for a facelift. The timing depends more on individual needs and the degree of visible aging. Patients typically range from their 40s to 70s. A consultation with a plastic surgeon can help determine the appropriate time based on your skin condition, elasticity, and cosmetic goals.

A facelift will rejuvenate your appearance and give your face and neck a smoother, tighter, and more youthful look, but your face will continue to age naturally. With proper and consistent skin care and maintenance, your results can continue to look great for years to come. The expert team of physicians at The Spiegel Center advises patients that beauty is a life-long process, not a one time event.