What is a Facelift?
A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that lifts and repositions facial tissues to address the visible signs of aging. Over time, skin loses elasticity, fat volume shifts, and facial muscles weaken, leading to sagging, deep lines, and jowls. A facelift corrects these changes by lifting the underlying structure, removing excess skin, and redefining your natural contours.
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.
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 a Facelift
A facelift at Mourad NYC can provide natural-looking and long-lasting results that help you feel more like yourself. Some of the benefits include:
- Smooths deep wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth
- Lifts sagging cheeks and restores youthful volume
- Tightens skin along the jawline to reduce jowls
- Improves definition of the chin and neck
- Reduces loose, crepey skin for a firmer appearance
- Enhances confidence by restoring facial harmony
- Delivers results that age gracefully over time
Which Areas Can Be Corrected with a Facelift?
A facelift addresses several areas of facial aging by repositioning deep tissues, tightening muscles, and removing excess skin. Dr. Mourad uses advanced surgical techniques to create natural, long-lasting results specific to your needs. These are the most commonly improved areas:
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.
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?
You might benefit from a facelift if you feel your appearance no longer reflects your energy or confidence. Ideal candidates typically include:
- 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
Why Patients Trust Dr. Mourad
Patients choose Mourad NYC because of the individualized attention, advanced surgical skill, and natural-looking results. Dr. Mourad has built his reputation on creating facial enhancements that look seamless, not surgical. His experience in multiple facelift techniques allows him to recommend the right approach for your face and lifestyle.
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.
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 a Facelift?
While facelifts are considered safe and effective when performed by an experienced surgeon, like any surgery, there are potential risks. These include:
- 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
