Facelift surgery is a major decision, and it is natural to be curious about it. The questions listed below are the most common inquiries that Dr. Shervin Naderi and his team receive from patients looking for facelift surgery in the Washington, DC area, which includes Reston, McLean, Great Falls, Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Potomac.
With more than two decades in aesthetic facial surgery, Dr. Naderi offers patient education and the expertise you expect. As a double board-certified surgeon in the field, Dr. Naderi believes that patients who understand their options will be more at ease. His focus is on explaining surgical options so patients can proceed with their decisions without fear.
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Key Takeaways
- With deep plane facelifts, the facial tissues under the surface are lifted to bring back youthful features and achieve a more natural-looking result.
- The ideal candidates are healthy people with facial sagging, regardless of their age.
- After two or three weeks, patients are usually back to their regular activities and resume their work, even though complete healing takes some more time.
- The aging process, as well as each patient’s lifestyle factors, affects how long the results will last, but generally patients can expect results of 10 to 15 years and even more.
- Dr. Shervin Naderi uses his training and experience in facial plastic surgery to create unique and tailored treatment plans for every patient based on individual features.
What Is a Deep Plane Facelift?
A deep plane facelift is an advanced facelift technique that repositions the deeper layers of the face rather than simply tightening the skin. By releasing key retaining ligaments and lifting the underlying facial tissues as a unit, the procedure can restore youthful contours to the cheeks, jawline, and neck while maintaining natural facial expression. The goal is to create a refreshed appearance, not an operated look.
How Is a Deep Plane Facelift Different From a Traditional Facelift?
Traditional facelift techniques often focus on tightening the skin and modifying the SMAS layer. A deep plane facelift addresses deeper facial anatomy, allowing the surgeon to reposition tissues that have descended over time. For appropriately selected patients, this approach can provide comprehensive rejuvenation while minimizing tension on the skin.
What Is the Best Age for a Facelift?
There is no perfect age. Most facelift patients are in their late 40s through their 70s, but candidacy depends on facial anatomy rather than age alone. Some patients develop jowls and neck laxity in their 40s, while others maintain youthful facial contours well into their 60s.
The best time to consider surgery is when facial aging bothers you consistently and non-surgical treatments are no longer providing the improvement you want.
Am I Too Young for a Facelift?
Not necessarily. Patients in their late 40s or early 50s often make excellent candidates because facial aging may still be moderate, allowing for natural rejuvenation before more advanced changes develop.
A consultation with an experienced facial plastic surgeon can determine whether surgery or non-surgical treatment is more appropriate.
Am I Too Old for a Facelift?
Healthy patients in their 70s, and sometimes beyond, can still be excellent facelift candidates.
Overall health, medical history, and surgical goals are far more important than chronological age.
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Will I Still Look Like Myself?
Yes, that is the goal of modern facelift surgery.
Dr. Naderi’s philosophy is to restore youthful facial proportions while preserving the characteristics that make every face unique.
Patients should look refreshed, healthier, and more rested, not like a different person.
How Long Does Facelift Surgery Take?
The length of surgery varies depending on the procedures being performed.
A deep plane facelift combined with a neck lift or eyelid surgery generally takes several hours. During your consultation, Dr. Naderi will explain your personalized surgical plan and the anticipated operative time.
Is Facelift Surgery Painful?
Most patients describe facelift recovery as involving tightness, swelling, and pressure rather than severe pain.
Discomfort is typically well controlled with medication during the first few days and gradually improves as healing progresses.
How Long Before I Can Return to Work?
Many patients feel comfortable returning to work within two to three weeks, depending on the extent of surgery and the nature of their job.
Patients with physically demanding occupations may require additional recovery time.
When Can I Exercise Again?
Walking is usually encouraged soon after surgery.
However, strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and vigorous activity should be avoided until Dr. Naderi determines that healing has progressed appropriately.
Returning to exercise too soon may increase swelling or interfere with recovery.
How Long Will Swelling Last?
The majority of swelling improves during the first several weeks.
However, subtle swelling continues to resolve for several months.
Final refinement may continue for up to one year.
How Long Do Facelift Results Last?
Although the aging process continues, many patients enjoy meaningful improvement for 10 to 15 years or longer.
A facelift does not stop aging, it restores youthful anatomy so that patients continue aging from a younger starting point.
Facelift Before & After
*Results vary from patient to patient
Will I Need Another Facelift Later?
Some patients choose additional facial rejuvenation many years later, while others never do.
The decision depends on genetics, aging, lifestyle, and personal goals.
Can Men Have Deep Plane Facelift Surgery?
Absolutely.
Men often seek facelift surgery to improve the jawline, neck, and lower face while maintaining masculine facial characteristics.
Surgical planning differs between men and women to preserve natural facial proportions.
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Will People Be Able to Tell I Had Surgery?
The best facelift results are subtle.
Friends and family often notice that patients look healthier, more energetic, or well rested without recognizing that they underwent surgery.
Natural results remain one of Dr. Naderi’s primary goals.
Are Facelift Scars Noticeable?
Facelift incisions are carefully placed around the ears and hairline whenever possible.
As scars mature, they typically become increasingly difficult to notice.
Following postoperative scar care instructions helps optimize healing.
Can a Facelift Improve My Neck?
Yes. Many patients combine facelift surgery with a neck lift because the face and neck age together.
Treating both areas often creates the most balanced and natural result.
Can a Facelift Remove Every Wrinkle?
No. A facelift improves sagging tissues and restores youthful contours.
Fine lines, sun damage, and skin texture may be better addressed with laser resurfacing, medical-grade skincare, or other skin rejuvenation treatments.
Can I Combine a Facelift With Other Procedures?
Yes. Depending on your goals, facelift surgery may be combined with procedures such as:
- Neck lift
- Upper eyelid surgery
- Lower eyelid surgery
- Fat grafting
- Laser skin resurfacing
Combining procedures can often provide more comprehensive facial rejuvenation while allowing for a single recovery period.
Facelift Before & After
*Results vary from patient to patient
How Should I Prepare for Surgery?
Preparation typically includes:
- Completing medical clearance if needed
- Avoiding certain medications and supplements
- Stopping nicotine use if advised
- Arranging transportation and assistance after surgery
- Preparing your home for recovery
Dr. Naderi’s team provides detailed preoperative instructions before surgery.
Why Is Choosing the Right Surgeon So Important?
Facelift surgery is one of the more demanding and sophisticated types of plastic surgery. It requires not just technical skill, but facial anatomy, aging, aesthetics, and surgical judgment.
Dr. Naderi has devoted more than two decades exclusively to facial plastic surgery and has been repeatedly recognized as a Washingtonian Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery, in addition to receiving national recognition from Newsweek for facelift surgery and rhinoplasty. His practice focuses exclusively on procedures of the face, allowing him to deliver individualized treatment plans designed around each patient’s unique anatomy and goals.
Why Do Patients Travel to Dr. Naderi for Facelift Surgery?
Dr. Naderi’s practice is exclusively focused on facial cosmetic surgery. Patients from the entire United States, including Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC, consult him because of his expert practice in the field of facial plastic surgery. His practice offers patient-specific surgical planning, a refined surgical technique, and lifelong care to all of his patients.
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Schedule a Personalized Facelift Consultation
Each person ages in their own way, which is why a thorough consultation is required before any facelift.
During this process, Dr. Naderi will assess your unique facial anatomy and help you decide the goals of your facelift. He will explain to you the differences between a deep plane facelift and other options, then come up with a treatment plan customized for you.
Whether you are local to Reston, McLean, Great Falls, Vienna, Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, or Rockville, or traveling to us from elsewhere, we are happy to assist you in making a smart, informed, and confident decision regarding your facial rejuvenation journey.
Since Dr. Naderi specializes solely in facial rejuvenation, his patients get a surgeon who is dedicated to artistry, anatomy, and science to ensure a person can achieve and maintain their desired look for years.
Contact The Naderi Center for a one-on-one facelift consultation. During this meeting, he’ll listen to your goals and give you expert recommendations.
About Dr. Shervin Naderi
Dr. Shervin Naderi completed his head and neck surgery residency at Indiana University School of Medicine, followed by advanced fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Beyond his clinical practice, he has contributed to the field through medical education, surgical lectures, textbook publications, and service as an oral board examiner for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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