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Dr. Moustafa Mourad, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in New York City, performs each facelift with precision and care, using techniques that lift, tighten, and smooth while preserving your natural beauty.
DR. MOUSTAFA MOURAD – FACELIFT SURGEON IN NYC
Dr. Moustafa Mourad, MD, FACS, is a distinguished New York City-based facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a focused practice in facelift surgery and facial rejuvenation. As a facelift surgeon, he treats the face and neck together to restore contour and definition while preserving natural movement, balance, and expression.
Board-certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery (ABFPRS) and in Head and Neck Surgery (ABOTO), Dr. Mourad brings advanced anatomical expertise to every facelift procedure. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Mourad holds international recognition and serves as Fellowship Co-Director for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, where he trains surgeons in advanced facelift and facial rejuvenation techniques. Dr. Mourad also serves as Chief of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery for Medisys Health Systems. Facelift surgery stands at the center of his practice, drawing patients who seek refined technique and results that look natural rather than overdone.
WHY WORK WITH DR. MOURAD FOR FACELIFT SURGERY IN NYC?
Dr. Moustafa Mourad brings a surgeon’s precision and an artist’s judgment to facelift surgery. His approach focuses on balance, proportion, and long-term facial harmony rather than a tight or artificial look.
Dr. Mourad’s dual background in facial reconstruction and head and neck surgery informs every facelift he performs. He has earned multiple distinctions, including the J. Swift Hanley Memorial Award for excellence in head and neck oncology research, and he has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and academic texts. This depth of experience supports advanced facelift techniques that address both visible aging and underlying structure.
Patients choose Dr. Mourad for facelift surgery in NYC because his work reflects thoughtful planning, refined technique, and consistent outcomes that look natural and feel authentic.
What is a Facelift?
Dr. Mourad offers a range of facelift options, from full facelifts that rejuvenate the entire face to mini facelifts focused on specific areas like the lower face or neck. Each surgery is personalized to fit your anatomy and your desired outcome.
Benefits of Facial Plastic Surgery
- Reduces sagging skin along the jawline and neck
- Restores firmness and definition to facial contours
- Softens deep creases and folds around the mouth and nose
- Lifts drooping cheeks for a more youthful appearance around the mid-face
- Improves skin tone and texture for a smoother complexion
- Enhances confidence and self-image with long-lasting results
- Provides natural-looking rejuvenation rather than an over-tightened look
- Can be combined with eyelid surgery or brow lift for full-face harmony
Which Areas Can Be Corrected with a Facelift?
Jowls As facial tissues shift downward with age, they can gather along the jawline and create a squared, heavy appearance. Dr. Mourad lifts and repositions the lower cheek structures to restore a smooth, more youthful contour.
Neck Banding Vertical lines or bands in the neck form when neck muscles pull tightly over time. By bringing these muscles together beneath the chin, Dr. Mourad creates a cleaner, more defined neckline.
Loose Skin Sagging skin on the face, neck, and forehead can make you look tired or aged. Dr. Mourad lifts the underlying facial structures first, then removes the extra skin without creating tension. This approach delivers a refreshed appearance that looks natural.
Fat Under the Chin Submental fullness (fat beneath the chin) can result from genetics, aging, or weight changes. Dr. Mourad often uses liposuction to remove this fat, followed by skin tightening techniques that refine the neck and jawline.
Midface Volume Loss When cheek tissue sags, it flattens the midface and deepens the folds along the sides of the nose and mouth. Dr. Mourad lifts this tissue to restore fullness in the cheeks and improve facial symmetry. In some cases, he might recommend additional volume using cheek implants or fillers.
Nasolabial Folds The lines between the nose and corners of the mouth deepen as cheek tissue falls. Repositioning the deeper layers of the face helps soften these folds. Dr. Mourad can also use fillers for added refinement when needed.
Are You a Candidate for a Facelift?
- Adults noticing sagging skin or deep facial lines
- People with jowls or loss of jawline definition
- Individuals with neck banding or excess neck fat
- Those in good general health without medical conditions that impair healing
- Patients who want long-lasting results that look natural
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What To Expect
What To Expect During Your Facelift NYC Consultation
Using photographs taken from several angles, Dr. Mourad will help you identify specific features you wish to address. Computer imaging can also be used to visualize potential outcomes and align expectations. While these images are not guarantees, they serve as a helpful tool to guide the conversation and create a shared vision for your results.
This consultation also gives you time to ask questions, explore different surgical options, and feel fully informed before moving forward. Dr. Mourad will walk you through the surgical plan, recovery timeline, and what to expect every step of the way.
What To Expect During Your Facelift Procedure
During surgery, Dr. Mourad works meticulously to lift and reposition the deeper layers of your face, carefully remove excess skin, and refine your natural contours. He uses advanced techniques to control bleeding during the procedure, which means drains are not needed, and discomfort is kept to a minimum.
After surgery, a light pressure dressing is placed to support the tissues. This will be removed the following morning, either in the office or at your hotel. You will stay overnight at a nearby hotel with a dedicated sitter to help you rest comfortably and safely.
Most patients need only one dose of prescription pain medication before switching to Tylenol. It is normal for the neck to feel tight during the first few weeks, which actually helps maintain long-term definition. Bruising and swelling around the neck and sides of the face begin to fade within days. Most visible swelling resolves within two weeks, though your results will continue to refine over the following year.
You will return to Dr. Mourad’s office one week after surgery and continue follow-up visits as needed to monitor your healing. Avoid strenuous exercise for the first three weeks to support the best possible outcome.
Why Patients Trust Dr. Mourad
From consultation to recovery, you will receive attentive, expert care. Dr. Mourad does not take shortcuts, and he will only recommend surgery if he believes it will provide real value. He stays personally involved throughout the entire process, offering the kind of hands-on support that makes all the difference in how you look and feel after surgery.
What Are the Risks of Facelifts?
- Infection
- Reactions to anesthesia
- Fluid or blood collection under the skin
- Temporary or permanent nerve changes
- Delayed or poor wound healing
- Visible or uneven scarring
- Hair thinning around incision sites
- Skin color changes
- Irregularities in contour or texture
- Results that do not meet expectations
Patient Experiences
The results have exceeded my expectations both functionally and aesthetically.
I asked him to fix my deviated septum while keeping the natural look of my nose—and he delivered perfectly.
If you’re looking for a surgeon who listens, cares, and delivers outstanding results, I can’t recommend Dr. Mourad enough 😁
I was suffering from a lot of functional breathing issues that was impacting my quality of life. I live in India, and went to see an ENT there, that straight away suggested surgery. Which was supposed to be purely functional without any cosmetic alterations (as I loved my nose and didn’t want any changes).
However, something drastically went wrong during the surgery, and it left me with a disfigured, significantly shortened and upturned nose with a hump (which never existed before). The mental trauma was such that for an entire year, I walked around with my nose taped, to hide deformity!
It was a challenging case, and quite a few surgeons in the U.S said they couldn’t get it back to my original as too much damage was done!
However, that all changed when I met Dr.Mourad! His calmness and confidence reassured me! He studied my original face, analysed it and he not only delivered everything he promised, but he far exceeded my expectations! He got me back to my original self and dare I say with an upgrade! If my original nose was a 9/10.. Dr.Mourad has made it a 10/10!
The entire process was made seamless, he followed up with me throughout the recovery process, his staff were beyond kind! Not only is Dr.Mourad a god at what he does, but he is also a true gentleman!
I cannot express enough gratitude for Dr. Mourad’s incredible talent, compassion, and dedication. My daughter suffered a broken nose during a high school basketball game after taking a hard hit to the face. At first, we weren’t sure if it was truly broken or just badly swollen, so we sent a photo to Dr. Mourad for guidance. In mere seconds, he could tell it was fractured—a moment that devastated my daughter. Being a young girl in high school is already challenging, and the sudden change in her appearance only added to her distress.
From the very first interaction, Dr. Mourad was reassuring, kind, and incredibly responsive. He scheduled an appointment the very next day to go over her options, taking into account her active lifestyle as a three-season athlete. Understanding her eagerness to heal and return to sports, he and his team moved swiftly, scheduling her surgery within the week.
Now, just two weeks post-surgery, her nose looks absolutely amazing. Dr. Mourad not only restored her original shape—he may have even made it look a little better! My daughter is beyond grateful for his skilled hands, and as a parent, I am in awe of how seamlessly he guided us through this experience with warmth, patience, and expertise.
Dr. Mourad, you are truly exceptional at what you do, but more than that, you are a wonderful person who genuinely cares about your patients. Thank you for everything—you and your team have our deepest appreciation!
Frequently Asked Questions: Facelift Surgery
- Deep Plane Facelift: This advanced technique lifts the deeper facial layers, not just the skin. The incisions are hidden around the ear and into the hairline. It repositions underlying structures for natural movement, removes excess skin, and often includes neck liposuction. Dr. Mourad may also tighten the neck muscles using a small incision under the chin.
- Mini Facelift: Targeting the lower face and jowls, this less invasive surgery involves smaller incisions and a shorter recovery time. It lifts and firms the cheeks and jawline with subtle yet noticeable results. Ideal for those with early signs of aging.
- Short-Scar Facelift: Similar to a deep-plane facelift, this version uses a smaller incision that does not extend into the hairline. It works best for patients with minimal neck sagging. This option limits scarring but requires careful candidate selection.
- Endoscopic Facelift: Using small instruments and a camera, Dr. Mourad performs this lift through tiny incisions. It targets the midface and neck with less visible scarring. Ideal for patients looking to improve specific problem areas without a full lift.
- Skin Lift: For patients with mild skin laxity but strong underlying support, a skin lift can remove excess tissue and refresh the appearance. This procedure can also correct scarring from past facelifts and is often done under local anesthesia in the office.
- Lunchtime Lift: This approach uses threads or lasers for a quick lift with minimal downtime. However, the results tend to be short-lived and can cause dimpling or puffiness. While Dr. Mourad is trained in these methods, he does not recommend them due to their inconsistent results and temporary effects.
