What is a facelift?

While they are rare, risks can occur with facelift surgery, as is the case of any surgery. Risks include hematoma (a collection of blood causing swelling under the skin), which can be treated promptly; nerve injury which is rare and can be treated with surgical intervention; hair loss near the incision site, which can be temporary; and very rarely, skin loss near incision site due to interrupted blood supply, which can be treated with medication, wound care and procedures to minimize scarring.

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After a mini-lift, patients can often return to work or their normal routine in about a week and a half. This goes up to two weeks for a deep plane facelift. However, for important functions such as your daughter’s wedding, Dr. Pearlman suggests at least two to three months or more for full recovery.

A facelift is a permanent procedure, but that doesn’t mean it stops the aging process. You’ll continue aging like everyone else, but you’ll have bought yourself more time, and it will take years off your skin’s appearance with beautiful rejuvenation.

The cost of a facelift in NYC varies greatly from patient to patient, depending upon multiple factors. Such factors include the technique Dr. Pearlman chooses to use, as well as the patient’s unique facial anatomy. In general, a facelift will range anywhere from $15,000 to $35,000. Dr. Pearlman will determine your personal facelift quote after a consultation with him.

The key to a natural-appearing facelift is to release and pull tightly on the muscle under the skin called the SMAS. Then the skin can be gently laid down and trimmed without tension. Patients who look “pulled” either had a skin-only facelift, too many facelifts, or the muscle and skin were not released and pulled in the wrong vector. It’s important to drape down the SMAS and skin along natural tension lines for a natural look, which is how Dr. Pearlman performs his facelift surgeries in NYC.

To get the most out of your facelift consultation, Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery advises you to ask the following questions

• Are you certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery?
• Do you have hospital privileges?
• Which facelift technique do you recommend for me?
• What can I expect for my follow-up?
• Am I genuinely a good candidate for this procedure? and ask for MANY before and after photos, ideally finding patients with similar signs of aging

Though any major surgery will result in a scar, facelift scars are typically hidden by the hairline and the natural contours of the face and ear. Additionally, Dr. Pearlman employs a meticulous closure technique, resulting in a virtually invisible incision once fully healed. As such, facelift scars are generally not noticeable to the untrained eye and unless someone is inspecting your face very closely.

If you are experiencing obvious or advanced signs of facial aging, you are likely a candidate for a male facelift. You can try a quick experiment to determine if you’d benefit from a male facelift: Place your hands along the middle of your jaw with your index fingers pointing up and your thumb hooked under the jaw. Now pull your skin up towards the ears. Do you like what you see? If so, you’ll likely benefit from a male facelift.

Generally speaking, you’re a suitable male facelift candidate if:

• You look older than you feel
• Your skin looks worn, tired, and wrinkled
• You feel your appearance holds you back professionally or intimately, or makes you feel self-conscious
• You want to remove wrinkles, creases, a “turkey neck” or jowls.
• You understand that a male facelift will reverse signs of aging, but won’t prevent aging altogether
• You don’t smoke, or you’re willing to stop smoking before and after the procedure
• You’re in good mental and physical health

Mini-facelifts are ideal for people with early signs of aging, such as early jowls and mild sagging of the skin. As such, you’re the ideal candidate for a mini-facelift if you’re in your late 30s to 50s , and you’ve started noticing signs of aging. Patients in their mid 50s on can also opt for mini-facelifts, provided they don’t have severe sagging and wrinkles.

You should consider a mini-facelift if you’re unhappy with your current facial appearance, look tired, or have jowls, wrinkles, sagging skin, or hollow cheeks. You should also be in good health, and you must stop smoking for at least a month before the procedure. Besides these general guidelines, Dr. Pearlman will examine your facial anatomy and discuss your cosmetic goals to determine if you’re a suitable candidate for a mini-facelift.

You’re very likely a suitable candidate for SMAS facelift if you’re experiencing moderate to severe signs of aging, such as deep nasolabial folds, wrinkles, facial creases, sagging skin, etc. Place your hands along the middle of your jaws with your thumb hooked beneath the jaw, and then gently pull your skin upward towards your ears. If you like how taut and smooth your skin now appears, you should consider a SMAS facelift.

The SMAS facelift is most popular amongst patients in their late 40s and early 50s, but this procedure also helps patients who are younger.

Dr. Pearlman will carefully examine your facial anatomy and discuss your goals for the procedure to determine if it or another style of facelift would be most beneficial. But broadly speaking, you’re a suitable candidate if you:

• Have moderate to severe signs of aging, including facial creases, wrinkles, and sagging skin
• Want to look and feel a lot younger
• Are in good physical and mental health
• Don’t smoke, or are willing to stop smoking before and after the surgery
• Have realistic expectations about the procedure results.

A SMAS Facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that restores a youthful appearance to the lower-half of your face, addressing problems such as sagging skin, excess fat, loss of volume, jowls, and other age-related cosmetic concerns. It creates a tighter and more youthful appearance by manipulating the SMAS muscle and tissues deep to the skin’s layers, making deep-seated modifications.

 Dr. Pearlman is one of New York’s most esteemed facial cosmetic surgeons and he invests the time and care into a careful examination of your facial anatomy and a discussion of your cosmetic goals to curate the ideal SMAS facelift treatment plan for you.

The mini-facelift is generally used to treat early signs of aging, when you have minimal sagging and early jowls in your lower face and neck. This procedure is often called a “short flap” facelift because of the type of incision used, extending from the top of the ears, going down the small rectangles at the opening of the ears (tragus), and ending just behind the earlobes. 

These hairline incisions are used as entry points to pull your skin upwards and trim away the excess skin tissues, resulting in tauter and smoother skin and a more youthful jawline. The mini-facelift tightens the SMAS, an area of musculature on the lower face, providing a youthful facial contour. The mini-facelift is ideal for young patients who don’t yet have heavy jowls or excessive sagging of the skin.

If you are experiencing obvious or advanced signs of facial aging, you are likely a candidate for a male facelift. You can try a quick experiment to determine if you’d benefit from a male facelift: Place your hands along the middle of your jaw with your index fingers pointing up and your thumb hooked under the jaw. Now pull your skin up towards the ears. Do you like what you see? If so, you’ll likely benefit from a male facelift.

Generally speaking, you’re a suitable male facelift candidate if:

• You look older than you feel
• Your skin looks worn, tired, and wrinkled
• You feel your appearance holds you back professionally or intimately, or makes you feel self-conscious
• You want to remove wrinkles, creases, a “turkey neck” or jowls
• You understand that a male facelift will reverse signs of aging, but won’t prevent aging altogether
• You don’t smoke, or you’re willing to stop smoking before and after the procedure
• You’re in good mental and physical health

Every year the surveys from the AAFPRS and ASPS show that men are getting more facial plastic surgery and significantly more minimally invasive procedures such as Botox and fillers.

While they are rare, risks can occur with facelift surgery, as is the case of any surgery. Risks include hematoma (a collection of blood causing swelling under the skin), which can be treated promptly; nerve injury which is rare and can be treated with surgical intervention; hair loss near the incision site, which can be temporary.

After a mini-lift, patients can often return to work or their normal routine in about a week and a half. This goes up to two weeks for a deep plane facelift. However, for important functions such as your daughter’s wedding, Dr. Pearlman suggests at least two to three months or more for full recovery.

A facelift is a permanent procedure, but that doesn’t mean it stops the aging process. You’ll continue aging like everyone else, but you’ll have bought yourself more time. Many years of time. The facelift procedure will take roughly a decade of age or more off your face.

The cost of a facelift in NYC varies greatly from patient to patient, depending upon multiple factors. Such factors include the technique Dr. Pearlman chooses to use, as well as the patient’s unique facial anatomy. In general, a facelift will range anywhere from $15,000 to $35,000. Dr. Pearlman will determine your personal facelift quote after a consultation with him.

The key to a natural-appearing facelift is to pull tight on the muscle under the skin called the SMAS. Then the skin can be gently laid down and trimmed without tension. Patients who look “pulled” either had a skin-only facelift, too many facelifts, or the muscle and skin were pulled in the wrong vector. It’s important to drape down the SMAS and skin along natural tension lines for a natural look, which is how Dr. Pearlman performs his facelift surgeries in NYC.

To get the most out of your facelift consultation, Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery advices you to ask the following questions prepared by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons:

• Are you certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery?
• Do you have hospital privileges?
• Which facelift technique do you recommend for me?
• What can I expect for my follow-up?
• Am I genuinely a good candidate for this procedure? and ask for MANY before and after photos, ideally finding patients with similar signs of aging

Though any major surgery will result in a scar, facelift scars are typically hidden by the hairline and the natural contours of the face and ear. Additionally, Dr. Pearlman employs a meticulous closure technique, resulting in a virtually invisible incision once fully healed. As such, facelift scars are generally not noticeable.

As your treatment will be custom-tailored to treat your individual issues related to aging skin, only a personal consultation will reveal what treatments will be most effective for you, and the costs involved. A non-surgical facelift is less costly than a surgical lift, but the actual cost varies, patient to patient, based upon need. The goal, which we consistently achieve, is a significant level of facial rejuvenation.

We uniquely formulate each liquid facelift to meet your individual needs. Each treatment plan requires a different amount of syringes and types of fillers. Therefore, the costs will vary from client to client. We can give you a definitive quote for your treatment during your private consultation at our New York City offices. We can also help you secure the financing from a large array of trusted healthcare lenders.

Additional treatments for skin rejuvenation and resurfacing, or to restore even skin tone by addressing hyperpigmentation issues such as age spots and sunspots, can leave you looking years younger. As this is a customized process, knowing exactly what aesthetic procedures will produce the most beautiful outcome will require an in-person evaluation of your current skin condition.

If you feel frustrated with looking tired and older than you feel, you may not need surgery to look years younger. The first step is to meet with us at our luxurious Park Avenue clinic where you can expect concierge-style service. We provide a full range of services and amenities, as our patients deserve a positive and pleasurable experience. Dr. Pearlman offers the most advanced anti-aging treatments available in the USA and will customize your non-surgical facelift for a look that is fresh, natural, and youthful.