Restore youthful contours and smooth away visible signs of aging with a customized facelift at New York Group for Plastic Surgery. Dr. Jordan M.S. Jacobs expertly treats sagging skin, deep wrinkles, jowls, and facial folds to help you look naturally refreshed—never overdone—through advanced techniques tailored to your unique facial anatomy.
Restore Youthfulness by Lifting
Sagging Facial Skin
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a procedure that lifts and tightens the skin, muscles, and underlying tissues of the lower face and neck. It helps correct sagging skin, deep wrinkles, jowls, and facial folds caused by aging, stress, and gravity. By removing excess skin and repositioning facial structures, a facelift restores smoother, firmer, and more youthful contours. At New York Group for Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jacobs customizes each facelift to enhance your natural features while preserving facial harmony and minimizing signs of surgical intervention.
You May Consider a Facelift If:
- You have noticeable sagging skin along your jawline or cheeks
- You see deep wrinkles or folds in the lower face
- You want to reduce the appearance of jowls
- You feel your facial appearance looks tired or aged
- You have lost definition in your chin or neck area
- You notice marionette lines or deep nasolabial folds
- You have skin laxity that can’t be corrected with injectables
- You previously had a facelift and want to refine your results
- You want longer-lasting results than non-surgical treatments
- You are in good overall health and have realistic expectations
Your Facelift Options at NYGPS
At the New York Group for Plastic Surgery, we offer a full spectrum of facelift techniques to meet your aesthetic goals and address various signs of aging. Whether you’re considering your first facial surgery or refining past results, Dr. Jacobs brings exceptional training and artistry to every procedure. Here’s a closer look at the facelift options available to you:
Primary Facelift
A primary facelift is the standard, full facelift for patients undergoing facial surgery for the first time. It addresses moderate to advanced signs of aging, including sagging skin, deep nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and jowls. During surgery, Dr. Jacobs tightens underlying facial muscles, repositions fat, and trims away excess skin to restore smoother contours. This procedure is ideal for patients in their 40s to 60s who want long-lasting rejuvenation.
Revision Facelift
A revision facelift is meant for patients who have had a previous facelift and want to refine, correct, or restore their results. Over time, aging continues, and previous surgical outcomes may fade. Some patients also seek to improve visible scars or unsatisfactory results from earlier procedures. Revision facelifts are more complex due to existing scar tissue and anatomical changes, so they require a surgeon with advanced skills and experience, like Dr. Jacobs.
Mini Facelift
A mini facelift is a less invasive alternative to a full facelift, ideal for patients with early signs of aging or those looking for subtler changes. It targets the lower cheeks and jawline using shorter incisions, often placed around the ears. Because it doesn’t involve extensive muscle tightening or deep tissue repositioning, recovery is typically faster and more comfortable. This procedure is best for individuals in their late 30s to early 50s with mild to moderate sagging.
Lower Facelift
A lower facelift focuses exclusively on rejuvenating the lower third of the face—primarily the jawline, chin, and neck. It’s particularly effective for treating jowls, sagging skin along the jaw, and laxity in the upper neck. Dr. Jacobs carefully lifts and repositions tissues in this area to restore sharper angles and smoother contours. This procedure is often chosen by patients who still have good skin tone in the midface but want to target isolated signs of aging.
SMAS Facelift
The SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) facelift is a highly advanced technique that goes beyond surface-level correction. By lifting and tightening both the skin and the deeper layer of facial muscles, this method provides longer-lasting and more natural-looking results. It’s ideal for patients with moderate to severe sagging and volume loss who want significant rejuvenation without a “pulled” appearance. This is a gold standard for durable results.
Explore Your Options & Visualize the Results
Your facelift consultation begins with a comprehensive evaluation by Dr. Jacobs. He’ll listen as you describe your concerns—whether it’s jowls, deep folds, or loss of jawline definition—and ask detailed questions about your goals, lifestyle, and medical history. He’ll then perform a full facial assessment, analyzing your skin elasticity, bone structure, areas of volume loss, and muscle tone to determine the most appropriate surgical approach.
To help you clearly understand what to expect, Dr. Jacobs uses the Vectra XT 3D imaging system to simulate your potential results. This advanced technology enables you to “try on” your procedure, compare options such as a mini versus a full facelift, and visualize how combining treatments (like a neck lift) can enhance your outcome. Together, you’ll develop a customized surgical plan that’s precise, natural-looking, and aligned with your vision.
Your Facelift Session
Your facelift with Dr. Jacobs is performed in our state-of-the-art outpatient surgical suite under either intravenous (IV) sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the complexity of your procedure. Once you are anesthetized, Dr. Jacobs makes precise incisions—usually starting in the temporal hairline, extending around the ear, and sometimes continuing into the posterior hairline. These are strategically placed to remain hidden within natural creases.
Dr. Jacobs elevates the skin and repositions the deeper tissues of the face, particularly the SMAS layer, which is tightened using deep sutures to restore firm, youthful facial support. Fat is either sculpted or redistributed for smoother contours, and redundant skin is carefully removed. The incisions are closed with fine sutures or surgical staples, and you’ll be placed in a light compression dressing before heading home the same day.
The Recovery Process After a Facelift
After your facelift, you can expect some swelling, bruising, tightness, and mild discomfort, especially during the first week. These side effects are normal and typically begin to subside within 10 to 14 days. Dr. Jacobs will prescribe medication to help manage any discomfort and provide detailed aftercare instructions, including how to care for your incisions and when to return for follow-up appointments.
You should take about two weeks off from work and avoid strenuous activity for at least four to six weeks. Keeping your head elevated, limiting sun exposure, and avoiding smoking will help promote optimal healing. As the swelling resolves, your results will gradually become more visible, revealing firmer, smoother skin and a more youthful facial contour. Dr. Jacobs and our team will support you at every stage of your recovery.
The Final Facelift Results
Once healing is complete, you’ll notice a smoother, firmer, and more defined appearance with a natural, refreshed look. Deep wrinkles, jowls, and sagging skin will be reduced, enhancing your overall facial harmony.
While initial improvements are noticeable within a few weeks, your final results will become apparent over several months. With proper care and a healthy lifestyle, the results of your facelift can last 10 years or more, helping you look as vibrant as you feel.
Why Choose Dr. Jordan M.S. Jacobs?
New York’s Premier Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Jordan M.S. Jacobs is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with advanced fellowship training in craniofacial surgery from NYU. Renowned for his precision and artistic eye, he specializes in facial rejuvenation procedures that preserve natural expression while restoring youthful definition. Dr. Jacobs takes a highly personalized, patient-first approach, taking time to understand your goals and curate the ideal surgical plan. Schedule a consultation to explore your facelift options and discover the elevated care that sets Dr. Jacobs apart in New York.
