As people age, the effects of gravity, exposure to the sun, the normal aging process, and the stresses of daily life can be seen in their faces. Deep creases form between the nose and mouth; the jaw line grows slack; folds and fat deposits appear around the neck; the mid face muscles and skin sag.  For a variety of reasons there are some individuals that will develop at an early age fat deposits and wrinkles in the face.

It is never easy to change the appearance of the face and body. There are several types of surgical procedures that can be used to deal with the wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin and muscles, and the fat deposits in the face. Usually, there is not one surgical procedure that will correct all the problems in any given area of the face, and each procedure to an area has its own benefits and limitations. 

A facelift can’t stop the aging process. The best it can do is "set back the clock," improving the most visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, repositioning the underlying muscles, and redraping the skin of your face and neck.



A facelift can be done alone, or in conjunction with other procedures such as a forehead lift, eyelid surgery, laser skin resurfacing, suction lipectomy, or nose reshaping.

The best candidate for a facelift is a man or woman whose face and neck have begun to sag, but whose skin still has some elasticity and whose bone structure is strong and well-defined. Most patients are in their forties to sixties.

A facelift can make you look younger and fresher, and it may enhance your self-confidence in the process. But it can’t give a totally different look, nor can it restore the health and vitality of your youth.

Dr. Taylor performs most facelifts in the hospital on an outpatient basis, and frequently the procedure is done in conjunction with an overnight stay the day of surgery. Certain medical conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure may require a short inpatient stay.

Most facelifts take several hours to perform– or somewhat longer if you’re having more than one procedure done. Dr. Taylor performs most facelifts under general anesthesia with an anesthesiologist performing the anesthesia. The procedure can be combined with other procedures, such as eyelid surgery or laser skin resurfacing.

The healing period varies from person to person, but most discoloration and swelling is gone in 2-3 weeks. Makeup can be used shortly after the procedure. The final result develops over the next few months. Although some patients may have a significant change, most people have subtle differences that make their skin and tissues have an improved look.

There are many surgical approaches to facelifts, and Dr. Taylor will be happy to discuss the approach he feels is best for you and answer any questions you may have at a consultation appointment.

The total costs involved with the outpatient hospital, anesthesia, and surgical fees vary as to what procedures are performed. Most standard facelift procedures have a basic, total cost of $6,500-8,000.00.

Note: Illustrations for this page provided by the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons