Facelift Columbus, Ohio

Facelift surgery may be right for you if you currently notice moderate to severe aging changes in the lower half of the face, with the formation of “jowls,” “marionette lines” and heaviness in the cheeks and along the jawline. You must be overall in good health, and not be taking any blood thinners or have uncontrolled high blood pressure.

A facelift does not treat lip lines, deep wrinkles, folds at the corners of the mouth, or folds at the corners of the nose. A facelift also does not rejuvenate the upper half of the face. The inclusion of a brow lift, eyelid surgery, Botox, and fillers can be added if this area is of concern.

A facelift is an outpatient operation that is usually performed under general anesthesia. Dr. Sieffert discreetly places her incisions so they are almost completely hidden from view. The tissue beneath the skin (the superficial musculoaponeurotic system or “SMAS,” where most of the facial aging takes place) is lifted into a more youthful position, then the facial skin is gently re-draped and excess is removed.

While some Facelift patients have experienced some residual cosmetic improvements in the upper portion of the face, this procedure does not directly lift the eyebrows. The best solution to address this skin would be a brow lift.

A facelift does not directly address issues like lower eyelid bags or puffiness. These concerns are typically treated with lower blepharoplasty, which specifically targets the lower eyelids to remove excess fat and skin.

While a facelift may improve the appearance of the neck in people with very early mild aging, the surgery is not meant to address aging below the jawbone directly. If you notice significant aging changes in the neck such as extra skin, fullness beneath the jawline and banding of the muscles you may be a candidate for neck lift surgery.

Since the face and neck are very closely related aesthetically, rejuvenating one area without treating the other may create disharmonious results, neck lifts and facelifts are often combined in the same surgery. Dr. Sieffert will assess both the lower half of your face and your neck and make recommendations for the inclusion of a neck lift as needed.

A facelift does not treat lip lines, deep wrinkles, folds at the corners of the mouth, or folds at the corners of the nose. We offer a variety of nonsurgical treatments that can help with these concerns, including filler injections, Morpheus8 skin tightening and laser skin therapy. 

While many surgeons make an obvious incision on the face in front of the ear, Dr. Sieffert discreetly places her incisions within the hair and inside the ear so they are almost completely hidden from view. The tissue beneath the skin is lifted into a more youthful position, then the facial skin is gently re-draped without wrinkles. Fat injections and surface treatments are performed last if necessary.

As with any surgical procedure, there is a potential for scarring. However, Dr. Sieffert’s technique is designed to minimize the appearance of scars. We also offer a number of nonsurgical, scar-reducing treatments, including Morpheus8 and laser skin resurfacing. 

Facial rejuvenation often encompasses multiple modalities to address each area of concern. This often includes:

• Facelift surgery for jowls
• Eyelid surgery for droopy lids
• Fat grafting to volumize the cheeks
• Botox for forehead wrinkles
• Filler injections (such as Restylane or Juvéderm) for deep nasal creases
• Laser treatments to reduce fine lines

Dr. Sieffert will create a treatment plan that addresses all your concerns using the multiple treatment options available. From there, you are free to choose what treatments interest you most! Most of the time, facelift surgery is combined with other surgeries such as an eyelid lift, a neck lift, a brow lift, or fat grafting to achieve the best results.

The total cost of a facelift in Columbus, Ohio — including OR costs and anesthesia fees — ranges from $12,000 – $14,000 depending on the technique used and the surgeon’s experience. This cost should also include everything you need for post-operative care. 

Facelift surgery has a high level of satisfaction our experience, with more than 93% of patients in the United States saying it was worth it according to RealSelf.com! There are several considerations to make before embarking on this journey including downtime, discomfort, the potential for complications and expense.