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Sagging skin, softened jawlines, and deepening folds around the mouth are some of the most common signs of facial aging. If those changes no longer reflect how you feel, facelift surgery in Boca Raton, FL, may be the right solution. At Schuster Plastic Surgery, we provide an expert, artistic approach to facial rejuvenation that delivers natural, long-lasting results.
What Is a Facelift?
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a facial rejuvenation surgery that targets the mid and lower face. It tightens underlying tissues, repositions deeper structures, and removes excess skin to smooth wrinkles and restore definition along the jawline. Unlike non-surgical options, facelift surgery delivers lasting results that are hard to replicate any other way.
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Who Is a Good Candidate?
Facelift surgery is most effective for patients with visible aging in the lower face who want a lasting solution. You may be a good fit if you:
- Are in good health with no conditions that impair healing
- Notice sagging skin, jowls, or deep nasolabial folds
- Are a non-smoker or willing to quit before surgery
- Have realistic expectations about your outcome
Most candidates are in their 40s to 70s, though every patient is evaluated individually.
What Happens During the Procedure?
Facelift surgery is performed under general anesthesia and typically takes two to four hours. Incisions are placed discreetly along the hairline and around the ears, with a small additional incision beneath the chin when the neck is also being addressed.
Through these incisions, your surgeon lifts and repositions the deeper muscular layer of the face, known as the SMAS, before removing and re-draping the overlying skin. This layered approach is what produces natural, long-lasting results rather than a tight or pulled appearance. Once the lower face and neck contours are refined, the incisions are closed with fine sutures, and a light compression dressing is applied to support early healing.
