Signs you might be ready for a facelift

Ageing can be challenging, and few of us welcome the facial changes that it brings. If you are looking for a way to lift sagging skin and restore youthful contours, then you may have considered facelift surgery.

Committing to any surgical procedure always requires careful consideration, and a facelift is no different. However, with the latest techniques offering longer-lasting, more natural-looking results and a smoother, faster recovery, you may be ready to learn more.

We find that patients often opt for a facelift for a number of reasons, and the decision can be more complicated than simply wanting to change their appearance.

It’s about the way you feel, not just the way you look

The effects of hormone changes and gravity, not to mention lifestyle factors like sun exposure, smoking, and alcohol, will eventually change the way we all look. As collagen production declines, the skin loses elasticity and firmness, facial contours lose definition, and lines and wrinkles appear.

Some people are unconcerned by these changes, but others find the loss of their youthful appearance distressing, and this may not just be a response to seeing their own reflection in the mirror.

Looking older and more tired—even if we feel the same as ever —can affect how others perceive us. The realisation that our ageing faces have this effect can have as significant an impact on our confidence and feelings of self-worth as the physical changes themselves.

Facial plastic surgery may restore a more youthful appearance. Still, it can also satisfy a more profound need by helping us look and feel like our younger selves, enabling us to face the world with energy and vitality once more.

If this sounds familiar, then you may be a good candidate for a facelift.

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Is your skin ready for a facelift? The main signs of facial ageing

The signs of facial ageing that can be addressed by facelift surgery include the following:

• Skin laxity, lines and wrinkles
• Sagging facial tissues in the mid-face
• Deep troughs and wrinkles under the eyes
• Deep creases from the nose down to the corners of the mouth
• Loss of volume in the cheeks
• Loss of jawline definition and the development of jowls
• Loose skin and excess fat under the chin and jaw

If your face exhibits these features, then you may be ready for a facelift.

How does facelift surgery address these signs of ageing?

A facelift involves your plastic surgeon lifting the skin and deeper facial structures together into a more elevated position to create a more youthful appearance. The facial tissues will also be resculpted to create a more youthful appearance.

Once this has been achieved, the surgeon will trim away excess skin.

You can view some pictures of patients before and after their facelift procedures in our gallery here.

Will a facelift procedure provide complete facial rejuvenation?

A good facelift procedure can be transformative, especially for sagging skin. However, some aspects of facial ageing cannot be addressed solely by facelift surgery.

Many patients choose one or more of the following procedures or treatments to achieve full facial rejuvenation.

Neck lift

Facelift surgery that addresses the face alone will not solve the problem of loose neck skin.

A neck lift will smooth and sculpt the neck area, giving a firmer and more youthful profile, and can be performed at the same time as your facelift procedure.

Eyelid surgery

The eyelids often show signs of aging with loss of skin elasticity causing upper lids to droop and under-eye bags to develop.

These problems will not be solved by a facelift surgery but can be successfully addressed by a seperate eyelid surgery procedure.

Dermal fillers

A facelift procedure does improve facial contours but it cannot replace lost volume altoghether and this can be a particualr issue in the cheek area.

Many patients choose to have dermal fillers to futher enhance their facial features.

Treatments to improve skin quality

A youthful skin is firm and free from lines and deep wrinkles but it is also smooth and clear without the broken capiallaire and sun damge that develop with age.

We offer several non-surgical treatments to perfect your skin quality after your facelift.

Are there non-invasive alternatives to surgery for facial rejuvenation?

There are a number of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures that can enhance your appearance without the commitment of a surgical procedure.

We offer a range of these procedures, including the following:

dermal fillers
chemical peels
wrinkle-relaxing injections

Many patients find that, at some point, these temporary procedures alone cannot achieve their desired outcomes. Only facelift surgery can deliver a permanent solution to excess skin that has lost elasticity and become loose and sagging.

If cosmetic procedures can no longer deliver the facial rejuvenation you are looking for, you may like to book a consultation with Dominic Bray to discuss how a facelift could help you realise your aesthetic goals.

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The importance of realistic expectations

Mr Bray prides himself on the long-lasting results of his facelift procedures, but even the most highly qualified surgeon cannot stop time, and your skin will continue to age.

The best way to protect the considerable investment you have made in creating a more youthful appearance is to focus on healthy lifestyle factors.

Protecting your skin from the sun, avoiding smoking and alcohol, eating well and being diligent about skin care and good health will all help you to preserve the benefits of your facelift surgery for as long as possible.

Am I a good candidate for a facelift surgery?

The best candidate is a patient with realistic expectations and healthy skin with some remaining skin elasticity.

Are you ready for a facelift?

If you would like to find out more about facelift surgery, you can book an appointment for a no-obligation consultation with Dominic Bray here or call the clinic on +44 203 417 9980.