Facelift in Princeton, NJ
A facelift in Princeton, NJ at Princeton Rejuvenation Institute tightens the deeper SMAS muscle layer, repositions facial fat and trims excess skin to treat jowls, folds and neck laxity. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jamie R. Wisser offers traditional SMAS, limited-incision and neck lift techniques. View before-and-after photos or schedule a consultation today.
What Is a Facelift?
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, addresses aging caused by gravity, sun exposure and time. Unlike creams and injections, it works on deeper structures:
- Tightens the SMAS, the deeper muscle layer of the face
- Repositions or sculpts facial fat that has descended
- Trims excess skin and redrapes it smoothly
Many patients look ten to fifteen years younger, though results vary.
Facelift Surgeon in Princeton, NJ
Dr. Jamie R. Wisser, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and among NY and NJ's top-rated plastic surgeons, focused on natural-looking rejuvenation. Patients visit our East Windsor office from Princeton, West Windsor, Plainsboro, Hightstown, Cranbury and New York. Explore our facial plastic surgery procedures.
What Can a Facelift Correct?
- Midface sagging and flattening
- Under-eye hollows (tear trough deformity)
- Nasolabial folds from nose to mouth
- Jowls along the jawline
- Sagging or displaced facial fat
- Loose, banded neck skin
- Submental fat under the chin
Facelifts are often combined with a brow lift, eyelid surgery, facial fat grafting or injection treatments.
Facelift Techniques We Offer
Traditional SMAS Facelift
The most comprehensive option, treating face, jowls and neck through fat sculpting, SMAS lifting and skin redraping. Results typically last seven to ten years or more.
Limited-Incision Facelift
Shorter incisions at the temples and around the ear suit younger patients with moderate aging who want a more limited recovery.
Neck Lift
Targets jowls, neck banding, loose skin and submental fat, alone or with a facelift.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Facelift?
- Bothered by jowls, folds, midface sagging or neck laxity
- In good health and at a stable weight
- A non-smoker or willing to quit at least four weeks before surgery
- Realistic expectations
How to Prepare for Facelift Surgery
- Stop blood-thinning medications and supplements as instructed
- Stop smoking at least four weeks before surgery
- Arrange adult help for the first several days
- Prepare a recovery area and fill prescriptions in advance
- Keep a stable weight and maintain good overall health
Princeton and Cranbury patients can review each step with our team.
See our patient resources for more pre-op guidance.
What Is Facelift Recovery Like?
- Incisions are bandaged; small drains may stay 24 to 48 hours.
- Swelling, numbness and bruising typically resolve in three to four weeks.
- Most patients feel social by the third or fourth week.
Nurse Concierge home post-op nursing is available, and surgery may be performed at our accredited Reliant Surgical Center.
Schedule Your Facelift Consultation in Princeton, NJ
Call Princeton Rejuvenation Institute at 609-448-9055 or book your facelift consultation with Dr. Jamie R. Wisser. Read patient testimonials or visit our locations page for directions to our East Windsor office.
