You will the entire surgical team, including the nurses and anesthesiologists. Markings will be done with you sitting up or lying down. After surgery, you will be monitored closely overnight and be given medications to help control bleeding, your pain, nausea levels, and blood pressure.

A facelift is generally a safe procedure, but like all surgery, it carries some risks. These may include bleeding, infection, fluid buildup, swelling, and temporary or permanent changes in skin sensation. Less commonly, patients may experience delayed healing, scarring, hair loss near incision sites, or irregularities in skin appearance. Rare but more serious risks include anesthesia complications, blood clots, or injury to facial nerves that can affect movement. In some cases, results may be asymmetrical or not meet expectations, and revision surgery may be considered.

A facelift offers a lasting investment in your appearance, typically providing a refreshed and rejuvenated look for 7 to 15 years. While no procedure can stop the natural aging process, a well-performed facelift—whether using traditional or deep-plane techniques—acts as a "reset" for your facial clock, often helping you look 5 to 10 years younger than your actual age. Even a decade later, most patients find they still look significantly more youthful than if they had never had the surgery at all.

You will be given a list of hand-picked recommended skin care products that you can purchase before surgery to help you in your recovery period and to maintain the results of your surgery over time.