Facelift & Neck Lift
Facial Plastic Surgeon in New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas.
Facelift & NeckLift
In New Orleans
While these effects of aging are completely natural, Dr. Sean Weiss in New Orleans performs facelift and neck lift surgery to help address the signs of aging in a way that enhances your natural beauty.
What Is a Facelift & Neck Lift?
Facelift surgery is synonymous with facial plastic surgery because of its rejuvenating effect on your appearance. The facelift (or rhytidectomy, as it’s technically referred to) is performed to address common signs of aging in the mid to lower regions of the face. These include wrinkles, folds, jowls, and loose or sagging skin. The procedure tightens loose facial tissues and removes excess skin to reduce wrinkles and restore definition along the jawline.
A neck lift (or lower rhytidectomy) addresses the same concerns in the skin and muscles of the neck. These procedures work by removing excess skin and reshaping the underlying tissue to create younger and tighter facial contours.
Dr. Weiss often performs these two procedures together as a combined surgery to create a naturally youthful, well-balanced appearance, from the mid-face to the collarbone.
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Types of Facelifts
Deep Plane Facelift
A deep-plane facelift is designed to lift and tighten the deep facial and neck tissues for a beautifully rejuvenated appearance and long-lasting results. Dr. Weiss often combines this type of facelift with a mandibuloplasty or a chin implant to further enhance the definition of the neck and jawline while restoring midface volume.
Mid-Face Lift
A mid-face lift targets the middle region of the face (cheek and under-eye areas). With age, the facial fat pad located high in your cheeks begins to descend and sag, resulting in a sunken or droopy appearance. Dr. Weiss performs a mid-face lift to elevate and reposition this soft tissue and fat pad higher on the cheek, creating a fuller, more youthful appearance.
Mid-face enhancements can be accomplished alone or in combination with the Deep Plane Facelift technique.
Mini Facelift
A mini facelift is a less invasive alternative to traditional facelift surgery, focusing primarily on wrinkles and sagging skin around the lower face. Dr. Weiss recommends the mini facelift to address the jawline and correct marionette lines (the lines extending from the corners of the mouth to the chin).
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Am I a Good Candidate for Facelift & Neck Lift Surgery?
Facelift and neck lift surgery can be an effective option for healthy women and men who want to improve the appearance of lines, wrinkles, or loose, sagging skin in the mid-to-lower face and neck. Dr. Weiss performs various types of facelifts depending on the severity of your concerns and the areas of your face where you are experiencing them.
Those considering a facelift should:
- Have moderate to advanced facial aging signs, including jowls, deep nasolabial folds, or loose neck skin
- Be in good overall health
- Have sufficient skin elasticity despite some sagging or looseness
- Have a strong bone structure
- Be between the ages of 40 and 75
- Maintain realistic expectations
Your consultation with Dr. Weiss will help to determine if you are a good candidate for facelift and neck lift surgery, as well as the best approach for your individual procedure.
A facelift will not address age-related concerns with the upper face/forehead or around the eyes. For these areas of the face, Dr. Weiss may recommend a brow lift or upper or lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). These procedures can be performed in combination with a facelift or as individual procedures.
Patients experiencing post-weight-loss facial changes
Significant weight reduction can lead to facial hollowing, sagging, and a deflated appearance often called “Ozempic Face.” Facelift and neck lift surgery effectively addresses this by tightening lax skin and repositioning underlying tissues. Dr. Weiss may recommend combining surgery with fat grafting or dermal fillers to restore lost volume. Regular Botox treatments can also help maintain smoothness and prevent new expression lines from forming.
What to Expect from Facelift & Neck Lift Surgery
The procedure
During your surgery, Dr. Weiss will make discreet incisions hidden along the hairline, behind the ear, and/or beneath the chin. The location of your incisions will vary based on the type of procedure being performed. Dr. Weiss will then work to tighten the underlying muscles and remove any excess fatty tissue. Excess skin is then carefully removed, and the face and neck are recontoured for a naturally youthful appearance.
Surgery times vary depending on the type of facelift. For example, a mini facelift will take less time than a full traditional facelift. Combination procedures can also be performed as a single surgery or spread out over time.
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Minimally invasive alternatives and complementary procedures
If you are experiencing early signs of aging, such as lines or wrinkles, Botox®, or facial fillers, such as Juvéderm® or Sculptra®, can be viable treatment options. A fat transfer may also be a good alternative if you are experiencing volume loss in specific areas of the face and want to increase fullness with minimal surgery.
Depending on your skin type and the depth of treatment, laser skin resurfacing can enhance facelift results and diminish the appearance of wrinkles, scars (such as acne scars), and discoloration while smoothing and tightening the surface of your skin.
In addition to non-invasive procedures, some patients elect to combine a facelift and neck lift with other surgical procedures to enhance their final outcome. These adjunct procedures may include:
Dr. Weiss will discuss all of your treatment options and work with you to develop a plan that can best achieve your goals.
Facelift & Neck Lift Recovery Process and Follow-Up
Immediately following facelift and necklift surgery, a compression dressing is applied. Dr. Weiss frequently applies a suction drain as well, which helps vacuum-seal the wounds and stabilize the healing process. The dressing and suction device are removed in the office the day after the procedure. An elastic support dressing will be provided for you to wear while you continue to heal.
How should I sleep after a facelift/neck lift procedure?
One week after facelift or neck lift surgery, Dr. Weiss sees patients in the office to check the healing process. After evaluating the healing process, non-dissolvable stitches are removed. Most patients are beginning to turn the corner at this point, as bruising and swelling are beginning to resolve.
Two weeks after the procedure, a follow-up visit is scheduled to remove any residual stitches. At this point, most patients have recovered enough to get back to their usual routines. The majority of bruising and swelling is resolved, and patients begin to realize the final results.
While each patient will experience varying degrees of swelling and bruising, most can return to work within seven to 10 days after facelift surgery. Some patients return sooner if the bandages do not bother them. A mini facelift or a local anesthesia facelift generally has a faster recovery time.
Facelift and neck lift results
The results of your face and neck lift will continue to improve. As your skin heals, you will begin to notice smoother contours and a younger, rejuvenated appearance that still looks like you. The effects of facelift and neck lift surgery are permanent; however, you will continue to age naturally. While no surgery can completely freeze the effects of aging, this procedure can help you to age gracefully and continue to look as youthful as you feel.
Many patients also choose supportive treatments to help maintain their results. Routine Botox sessions can soften expression lines and prevent new wrinkles from forming, helping your facelift and neck lift look smoother for longer. Dr. Weiss can recommend a simple plan that fits your facial structure and overall goals.
Benefits of Getting a Facelift & Neck Lift
Why patients get a facelift
- Sagging skin
- Loose skin
- Moderate to severe lines and wrinkles (such as nasolabial folds developing at the nose and corners of the mouth)
- Jowls
- Weakened facial contours
- Droopy, tired appearance
Why patients get a neck lift
- Jowls
- Loose skin or excess fat causing the appearance of a “turkey neck”
- Neck bands
- Loss of the cervicomental angle (the angle between the chin and neck)
Why patients try local anesthesia facelift with Dr. Weiss
In comparison to facelifts performed under general anesthesia, a local anesthesia facelift with Dr. Weiss offers the following benefits:
- Higher safety profile
- Fewer side effects
- Faster recovery
- Lower cost
- Performed at our on-site surgery suite
Facelift & Neck Lift Surgery Before and After
How Much Does Facelift & Neck Lift Surgery Cost?
The specific cost of your facelift and neck lift will vary based on your unique procedure plan with Dr. Weiss. After speaking with you during your private consultation, he will provide you with a detailed estimate reflecting what you discussed. The cost of facelift surgery begins at $6,000.00 and can be higher depending on the extent of work to be done.
Paying for your facial rejuvenation surgery should not be a headache. We accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards. We also offer financing through CareCredit®.
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Why Choose Sean Weiss Facial Plastic Surgery for Your Facelift & Neck Lift
You’ll also experience a supportive environment from a team known for clear communication and attention to detail. Registered nurses and clinical staff work closely with Dr. Weiss to guide you through every step of your treatment, from preparing for surgery to navigating recovery with confidence. Safety is always a priority, and procedures are performed in accredited surgical settings for your comfort and peace of mind.
Dr. Weiss also offers a full range of non-surgical options, including Botox, fillers, and skincare treatments. These can be used to support your facelift and neck lift results, helping maintain smoother lines and balanced facial contours over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In New Orleans, Louisiana
Everyone is unique, and so are your individual goals when it comes to your appearance. If you live in Metairie, New Orleans, Mandeville, or surrounding areas of Louisiana and would like to discuss your facelift and neck lift options with us, please contact our facial plastic surgery practice online or by calling (504) 814-3223 to schedule a consultation with Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS.
Dr. Weiss is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. He specializes in surgical and non-surgical procedures for enhancing the face’s natural beauty, and is considered one of the best facelift surgeons in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. Sean Weiss
Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Sean Weiss, MD, FACS is a specialized Facial Plastic Surgeon in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Weiss is fellowship trained under the guidance of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is double board certified in Facial Plastic Surgery and Head and Neck Surgery.
Dr. Weiss performs facial plastic surgery in New Orleans, Louisiana at Hedgewood Surgical Center. Dr. Weiss performs facial plastic surgery in Metairie, Louisiana at Houma Outpatient Surgery Center.
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