Facelift
A facelift repositions deeper facial tissues and addresses skin laxity to restore a youthful, natural contour to the face and neck.
A facelift repositions deeper facial tissues and addresses skin laxity to restore a youthful, natural contour to the face and neck.
Over time, facial tissues naturally descend and lose volume, leading to heaviness and softened contours. A facelift can rejuvenate these features, restoring your jawline's definition while maintaining your unique character.
Dr. Jacqueline Rose Makerewich is a highly skilled expert in facial plastic surgery. She performs each facelift with precision and personalization, using advanced techniques to enhance your natural beauty without looking artificial or pulled.
At Dr. Rose Plastic Surgery, you’ll receive comprehensive care to help you achieve a refreshed, youthful appearance for years to come. Dr. Rose offers thorough consultations, tailored surgical plans, and rejuvenating post-operative support.
A facelift is a surgical procedure that lifts and repositions facial tissue, addressing sagging skin and enhancing facial and neck contours. It targets the lower face, defining the jawline, softening deep nasolabial folds, and eliminating excess skin around the jowls and neck.
Dr. Rose is experienced with both deep plane facelift and SMAS facelift. For some patients with mild skin only changes, a mini facelift may also be an option. These techniques vary in how the underlying tissues and deeper facial tissues are addressed. Both the deep plane and SMAS facelift approach lift the superficial musculoaponeurotic system for more natural and longer-lasting results.
Many patients choose to combine a face and neck lift with a brow lift, or blepharoplasty for more comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Non surgical treatments to enhance skin quality such as laser skin resurfacing and medical grade skin care is often recommended to further enhance the result.
This facial rejuvenation surgery is about balance, not tightness. It’s about restoring what time has altered while maintaining what’s uniquely yours.
Facelift surgery is performed in an outpatient surgical setting using general or local anesthesia. Dr. Rose places incisions around natural creases near the ears and hairline to conceal any scarring. Through these careful incisions, she lifts deeper tissues, repositions facial fat, and carefully removes excess skin. The incisions are closed using precise suturing techniques for imperceptible scars. Patients are monitored in a private recovery area before being discharged home on the same day.
Dr. Rose’s double board certification in plastic surgery provides her with in-depth knowledge of the deeper facial structures. This precise, expert-level care ensures your results look and feel natural, never tight or pulled.
The aging process affects every face differently. However, the most common reasons patients seek a facelift include:
The facelift procedure corrects these changes by carefully repositioning the deeper support layer of the face called the SMAS which brings along with it natural fat pads, as well as removing excess skin, thereby restoring harmony to the lower face, jawline, and neck.
The primary benefit of a facelift is that you still look like you, just better rested, more alert, and subtly younger. Facelift surgery restores graceful contours to the face and neck, redefines the jawline, and smooths visible signs of aging. Many patients report feeling more confident and energized, particularly in social or professional settings.
Unlike less modern options like a skin only facelift, a surgical deep plane facelift offers deeper, structural changes by lifting and repositioning the underlying tissues. Facelift results are long-lasting, and when performed by a skilled plastic surgeon, the scars are discreet and the outcome looks entirely natural.
You may be a candidate for facelift surgery if you’re healthy and have concerns such as lax skin, jowling, or an undefined jawline and aging of the neck. Ideal patients are seeking a natural-looking improvement and are realistic about the results.
Dr. Rose will evaluate your medical history, skin elasticity, and any previous surgeries, injectable and non-surgical cosmetic treatments before recommending a personalized approach. She will also advise whether combined procedures, such as a blepharoplasty or a brow lift would best suit your needs. The goal is to ensure the safest and most elegant outcome.
Recovery is a key part of the facelift procedure, and Dr. Rose ensures each patient is well-prepared. Swelling and bruising are expected for the first 7 to 10 days and begin to resolve quickly. We provide clear aftercare instructions to minimize swelling and promote optimal healing.
Most patients return to light activity after about two weeks. You’ll have multiple follow-up visits with Dr. Rose and our team, who will monitor your healing and guide you toward your full facelift results. Practicing good skincare, avoiding sun exposure, and leading a healthy lifestyle can help extend the benefits of your surgery.
Once your swelling improves, the face and neck appear more youthful and rested, with improved aesthetic balance and contour.
Facelift results typically last 10 years or more, depending on factors such as genetics, skin quality, and lifestyle habits. While no surgery stops time, a facelift effectively turns back the clock, allowing you to move forward from a more youthful baseline.
Choosing Dr. Rose Makerewich means entrusting your care to a skilled plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery with a focus on details, ideal scars, and natural imperceptible outcomes. Dr. Rose provides personalized, concierge-level attention, listening to your unique goals and crafting a plan that harmonizes with your natural beauty. For Toronto facelift patients seeking lasting transformations, Dr. Rose guides her patients through the process with empathetic, thoughtful care, every step of the way.
The cost of your cosmetic surgery varies depending on the complexity of your case and whether you combine it with procedures such as a neck lift, brow lift, or other treatments. We will provide you with a personalized quote after your consultation.
A deep plane facelift is an advanced plastic surgery technique that addresses the deeper facial tissues beneath the SMAS layer, allowing for greater lift with less skin tension. This can result in more natural, longer-lasting outcomes compared to a traditional facelift.
Most facelift results last 10 years or more. Long-term results depend on skin quality, age, and lifestyle habits, such as avoiding sun exposure and refraining from smoking.
Neck lift surgery targets loose skin, muscle banding, and excess fat in the area under the chin to enhance the overall appearance of the face and neck.
Risks of facelift surgery include asymmetry, wound healing issues, a very small chance of nerve injury, visible scarring, or prolonged swelling. Choosing a qualified facelift surgeon like Dr. Rose reduces these risks through careful planning and surgical precision.
Most patients resume light activity in 10 to 14 days after their facelift surgery. Swelling is expected to continue improving over the next few weeks, with final results becoming visible after several months. We provide full guidance and support throughout your entire recovery process.
Dr. Rose typically uses general anesthesia, though local anesthesia with IV sedation may be appropriate for certain patients. This will be discussed in your pre-operative plan.
Yes. Many patients continue with dermal fillers, skin resurfacing, or other facial rejuvenation methods to maintain and enhance their results over time.
Yes. Surgical techniques are adjusted to preserve gender-specific features. Dr. Rose performs facelift surgeries for both men and women with highly customized planning to ensure a natural-looking outcome.
In rare cases, permanent hair loss can occur near the incision lines. Dr. Rose uses meticulous techniques to minimize this risk, placing incisions in natural skin creases and discreet locations.
