6400 Dutchmans Parkway, Suite 205, Louisville, KY 40205
Facelift procedure

Facelift

A facelift is a surgical procedure that tightens facial tissues to reduce sagging skin and create a refreshed, youthful look.

What Is a Facelift?

A facelift is a surgical procedure that improves visible signs of aging in the face and neck. It addresses sagging skin, deep folds, and loss of facial definition, especially along the jawline and lower face. Facelift surgery is customized to each patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals. The result is a refreshed, natural looking appearance rather than an over tightened look.

Facelift procedure

What a Facelift Can Improve

A facelift can reduce jowling, soften deep folds around the mouth and nose, and improve loose skin in the lower face and neck. It can also address neck contour concerns, including loose skin that contributes to the appearance of a double chin.

A facelift cannot stop aging, but it can meaningfully reset the clock. In some cases, additional procedures may be recommended to support your goals.

What Surgery Involves

Facelift surgery is performed under anesthesia. Incisions are carefully placed to allow access for tightening and repositioning tissues and addressing excess skin.

Healing occurs over the following weeks as swelling and bruising gradually improve. Your plan will include detailed aftercare instructions, including incision care, activity limits, and sun protection.

Recovery, Results, and Ideal Candidates

Recovery varies, but most patients should plan for several weeks of healing. Swelling, bruising, and tenderness are expected early and improve steadily.

Your surgeon will provide specific instructions for incision care, sleeping position, and activity restrictions to support healing and protect results.

As swelling resolves, definition along the jawline and neck continues to refine. Follow up visits help ensure healing is progressing normally and address questions as you recover.

Ideal candidates are healthy nonsmokers with realistic expectations who want to improve sagging and facial aging in the lower face and neck.

Dr. F. Ryan Wermeling, PLLC
6400 Dutchmans Parkway, Suite 205
Louisville, KY 40205
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The Aesthetic Society