Facelift Surgery: What It Is and Who It's For

Facelift surgery (rhytidectomy) addresses sagging skin and soft tissue in the lower face and neck — jowling, deep folds, and loose skin along the jawline that non-surgical treatments can't meaningfully change.

What It Actually Changes

A facelift repositions and tightens the deeper soft tissues of the face, not just the skin, and removes excess skin for a smoother jawline and neck contour. It's often combined with eyelid surgery or neck lift for a more complete result.

Who Tends to Be a Good Candidate

• Visible jowling or sagging along the jawline
• Deepening nasolabial folds and marionette lines
• Loose or lax skin in the lower face and neck
• Realistic expectations about a natural, refreshed — not overdone — result

What It Doesn't Address

A facelift primarily addresses the lower face and neck — it doesn't significantly change the forehead, brow position, or upper eyelids, which is why it's often planned alongside other procedures for a more complete facial rejuvenation.

Learn more on the facelift procedure page.