Facelift
A facelift repositions deeper facial tissues and removes excess skin to restore a youthful, natural contour to the face and neck.
A facelift repositions deeper facial tissues and removes excess skin to restore a youthful, natural contour to the face and neck.
Over time, the facial skin begins to lose its firmness, folds start to appear, and sagging skin may obscure once-sharp contours. When performed by a qualified facial plastic surgeon, a facelift can restore those contours, reduce the various dimensions of facial aging, and elevate your natural features while preserving the unique natural character of your face.
Dr. Nicholas Clark is a fellowship-trained expert in facial plastic surgery who performs each facelift surgery with precision, personalization, and modern techniques. As a facial aging specialist, he focuses solely on facial rejuvenation, blending attention to artistic detail with advanced surgical skill. At Red Bud Facial Plastic Surgery, you can expect concierge-level care, including in-depth consultations, customized surgical plans, and full support through every step. Schedule a consultation to explore how a facelift with Dr. Clark can help you reclaim a refreshed, youthful aesthetic for years to come.
Restores a youthful shape to the face and neck using advanced facelift techniques while preserving your natural features
Personalized plans tailored to your skin quality, facial anatomy, and aesthetic goals
Completed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia
Most patients return to daily life within 10–14 days, following a guided recovery process
Provides lasting refinement and a more youthful appearance for many years
A facelift is a surgical procedure that lifts and repositions facial tissue, addressing sagging skin and enhancing facial and neck contours. It targets the lower face, smoothing the jawline, lifting deep nasolabial folds, and eliminating excess skin around the jowls and upper neck.
There are several facelift techniques available, including the deep plane facelift, SMAS facelift, and mini facelift. These techniques vary in how the underlying tissues and deeper facial tissues are addressed. Each technique lifts the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, to some degree, for more natural and longer-lasting results.
Many patients choose to combine a facelift with a neck lift, brow lift, or blepharoplasty for more comprehensive rejuvenation. Non-surgical approaches, such as laser skin resurfacing or dermal fillers, can further enhance skin quality or contours.
This facial rejuvenation surgery is about balance, not tightness. It’s about restoring what time has altered while maintaining what’s uniquely yours.
Facelift surgery is performed in an outpatient surgical setting using general anesthesia. Dr. Clark places incisions around natural creases near the ears and hairline to conceal any scarring. Through these incisions, he lifts deeper tissues, repositions facial fat, and carefully removes excess skin. The incisions are closed using precise techniques to ensure a smooth healing process. Patients are monitored in a private recovery area before being discharged home on the same day.
Dr. Clark’s background in head and neck surgery provides him with in-depth knowledge of the deeper facial structures. This precise, expert-level care ensures your results look and feel natural—never tight or pulled.
The aging process affects every face differently. However, the most common reasons patients seek a facelift include:
The facelift procedure corrects these changes by carefully repositioning facial muscles and fat and removing excess skin, restoring harmony to the mid face, jawline, and neck.
When paired with neck lift surgery, the improvements are even more profound, smoothing neck skin and tightening muscle bands.
The primary benefit of a facelift is that you still look like you, just better rested, more alert, and subtly younger. Facelift surgery restores graceful contours to the face and neck, redefines the jawline, and smooths visible signs of aging. Many patients report feeling more confident and energized, particularly in social or professional settings.
Unlike temporary options like a liquid facelift, a surgical facelift provides more profound, structural changes by lifting and repositioning the underlying tissues. Facelift results are long-lasting, and when performed by a skilled plastic surgeon, the scars are discreet and the outcome looks entirely natural.
You may be a candidate for facelift surgery if you’re healthy and have concerns such as lax skin, jowling, or an undefined jawline. Ideal patients are seeking a natural-looking improvement (not perfection) and are realistic about the results.
Dr. Clark will evaluate your medical history, skin elasticity, and any previous surgeries before recommending a personalized approach. He will also advise whether a mini facelift or combined procedures, such as neck lift surgery or eyelid lift, may better suit your needs. The goal is to ensure the safest and most elegant outcome.
Recovery is a key part of the facelift procedure, and Dr. Clark ensures each patient is well-prepared. Swelling and bruising are expected for the first 7 to 10 days and begin to resolve quickly. We provide clear aftercare instructions to minimize swelling and promote optimal healing.
Most patients return to light activity after about two weeks. You’ll have multiple follow-up visits with Dr. Clark and our team, who will monitor your healing and guide you toward your full facelift results. Practicing good skincare, avoiding sun exposure, and leading a healthy lifestyle can help extend the benefits of your surgery.
Dr. Clark’s patients consistently report that their facelift results appear natural, not surgical. The face and neck appear more youthful and rested, with improved balance and contour. Friends might say you look great, but they do not know what has changed.
Facelift results typically last 10 years or more, depending on factors such as genetics, skin quality, and lifestyle habits. While no surgery stops time, a facelift effectively turns back the clock, allowing you to move forward from a more youthful baseline.
When you choose Dr. Nicholas Clark, you’re choosing a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon with elite training in facial plastic surgery and a specific focus on facial rejuvenation. With experience rooted in Duke University and advanced fellowship training under Dr. Louis DeJoseph, Dr. Clark brings unmatched precision to every facelift surgery he performs.
Unlike volume-driven facial plastic surgery clinics, Dr. Clark offers concierge-level care, devoting time and attention to understanding your goals and crafting a plan that enhances your individuality. For Oklahoma City patients seeking refined, natural-looking results, Dr. Clark is the trusted name in facial cosmetic surgery.
The cost of your cosmetic surgery varies depending on the complexity of your case and whether you combine it with procedures such as a neck lift, brow lift, or other treatments. We will provide you with a personalized quote after your consultation.
A deep plane facelift is an advanced plastic surgery technique that addresses the deeper facial tissues beneath the SMAS layer, allowing for greater lift with less skin tension. This can result in more natural, longer-lasting outcomes compared to a traditional facelift.
Most facelift results last 10 years or more. Long-term results depend on skin quality, age, and lifestyle habits, such as avoiding sun exposure and refraining from smoking.
Neck lift surgery targets loose skin, muscle banding, and excess fat in the area under the chin. It’s often performed along with a facelift to enhance the overall appearance of the face and neck.
Risks of facelift surgery include nerve injury, visible scarring, or prolonged swelling. Choosing a qualified facelift surgeon like Dr. Clark reduces these risks through careful planning and surgical precision.
Most patients resume light activity in 10–14 days after their facelift surgery. Swelling is expected to continue improving over the next few weeks, with final results becoming visible after several months. We provide full guidance and support throughout your entire recovery process.
Dr. Clark typically uses general anesthesia, though local anesthesia with IV sedation may be appropriate for certain patients. This will be discussed in your pre-operative plan.
Yes. Many patients continue with dermal fillers, skin resurfacing, or other facial rejuvenation methods to maintain and enhance their results over time.
Yes. Surgical techniques are adjusted to preserve gender-specific features. Dr. Clark performs facelift surgeries for both men and women with highly customized planning to ensure a natural-looking outcome.
In rare cases, permanent hair loss can occur near the incision lines. Dr. Clark uses meticulous techniques to minimize this risk, placing incisions in natural skin creases and discreet locations.
