Facelift
Facelift Surgeon in Princeton NJ
Princeton Rejuvenation Institute provides expert facelift surgery (rhytidectomy) in Princeton NJ, performed by top-rated board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jamie R. Wisser MD FACS. A facelift counteracts the effects of gravity, sun exposure, and aging by tightening the underlying muscle layer (SMAS), sculpting or repositioning facial fat, and precisely trimming excess skin — many patients appear ten to fifteen years younger with natural, harmonious results. Combine with brow lift, eyelid surgery, facial fat grafting, or injection treatments for comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Explore all facial procedures.
What Can a Facelift Correct?
Facelifts (rhytidectomies) rejuvenate the mid-face, lower face, and neck — correcting: midface sagging and flattening; deep creases under the eyes (tear trough deformity); prominent nasolabial folds (nose-to-mouth lines); jowls along the jawline; sagging and displaced facial fat; loose, banded neck skin; and excess submental fat under the chin and jaw. For complete facial rejuvenation, facelift is routinely combined with brow lift surgery and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) for harmonious, full-face improvement.
What Facelift Techniques Does Dr. Wisser Offer?
Traditional SMAS Facelift
The full facelift provides comprehensive rejuvenation of the face, jowls, and neck through fat sculpting, deep SMAS tissue lifting and repositioning, and precise skin redraping — producing dramatic yet natural-looking improvement. By lifting the deep structural layer (SMAS) rather than relying on skin tension alone, results are longer lasting and significantly more natural in appearance than older facelift techniques. Results typically last seven to ten years or more.
Limited-Incision Facelift
For targeted rejuvenation around the eyes and mouth, shorter incisions at the temples and around the ear produce significant improvement with a less extensive surgical plan — ideal for younger patients with moderate facial aging who want meaningful rejuvenation with a more limited recovery.
Neck Lift
A neck lift targets jowls, loose platysmal banding, loose neck skin, and submental fat — performed alone for patients with primarily neck concerns, or combined with a full facelift for comprehensive lower facial rejuvenation. Complement surgical results with expert injection treatments for ongoing maintenance.
How Should I Prepare for Facelift Surgery?
Dr. Wisser provides detailed pre-operative instructions. Preparation includes stopping blood-thinning medications and supplements; stopping smoking at least four weeks before surgery; arranging responsible adult assistance for the first several days of recovery; preparing a comfortable home recovery area; and filling prescriptions in advance. Maintaining a stable weight and optimizing overall health before surgery significantly improves healing and outcomes.
What Is Facelift Recovery Like?
After your facelift, incisions are wrapped in bandages; small drainage tubes may be placed for 24-48 hours. Swelling, numbness, and bruising typically resolve within three to four weeks. Most patients feel comfortable in social situations by the third to fourth week. Nurse concierge home nursing services are available through our practice for added post-operative support during the early recovery period.
Schedule Your Facelift Consultation in Princeton NJ
Princeton Rejuvenation Institute is the top-rated #1 facelift practice in Princeton NJ, serving East Windsor NJ, Cranbury NJ, and patients across NY. Schedule your consultation or call (609) 448-4000 today.
