It happens to everyone: one day you look well rested, and the next you wonder why you seem exhausted even after a good night’s sleep. Maybe it’s sagging cheeks, deep facial wrinkles, or loose skin along your jawline making your face look older than you feel. Aging affects more than the surface—it changes tissues, muscles, and even fat distribution.
The good news: a facelift can restore a youthful look by repositioning tissues, improving skin laxity, and refreshing your natural contours. Here are seven common signs behind that “tired” look—and how facelift surgery can help.
Loss of midface firmness creates shadows and a downward pull as skin elasticity and muscle support diminish. A facelift lifts and repositions deeper tissues and can restore volume for smoother, more youthful contours—so you look refreshed, not altered.
As midface volume decreases and skin sags, folds deepen and can signal fatigue. By lifting and repositioning the midface, a facelift softens these transitions without erasing your natural expression.
Decreased elasticity and tissue descent blur a once-defined jawline. Facelift techniques tighten underlying structures, remove excess skin, and refine the jawline for a sharper, more energized look.
Shifting fat pads and midface descent can create puffiness and hollowing. While lower eyelid surgery may be ideal for some, many patients see under-eye improvement when a facelift elevates the midface and smooths the cheek–eyelid transition.
The face and neck age together. Loose neck skin, platysmal bands, or a double chin can contrast sharply with a refreshed face. Combining a facelift with a neck lift tightens both regions for balanced, natural results.
As laxity increases, neuromodulators and fillers may offer diminishing returns—and excessive filler can weigh the face down. Surgery addresses the structural cause by lifting tissues, tightening support, and removing excess skin for longer-lasting improvement.
Often it’s not just one feature but the accumulation of sagging, volume loss, folds, jowls, and wrinkles. Because a facelift treats the lower two-thirds of the face comprehensively, it restores harmony—and often a renewed sense of self.
A facelift lifts, repositions, and supports underlying tissues while removing excess skin for smoother contours. Many patients add a neck lift for cohesive results. Initial swelling and bruising are common the first week, with notable improvement by week two; most people resume social activities relatively quickly.
Longevity depends on habits: diligent sun protection, no smoking, good nutrition, hydration, and thoughtful skincare support longer-lasting results. Periodic non-surgical treatments can help maintain contours over time.
Healthy patients in their 40s–70s with concerns like sagging cheeks, jowls, or loose neck skin are often excellent candidates. There’s no single “best age”; your degree of aging and goals matter most. A facelift should help you look like the best version of yourself—not someone else.
Every face ages differently. During consultation, your surgeon evaluates facial structure, skin quality, and medical history and aligns the plan with your goals. Modern techniques aim for natural results with efficient recovery.
If sagging skin, deep folds, under-eye bags, or a softened jawline have you looking more tired than you feel, a facelift may be the right next step. At Chopra Plastic Surgery Institute in Beverly Hills, our team focuses on artistry, precision, and compassionate care to create natural results that reflect your inner energy.
No matter what brought you here, a visit with our doctors will bring out the best in you. Call us today to schedule your initial consultation, either in person or online.
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