1. Can I be awake during face lift surgery?

A face lift can be performed under local or general anesthesia, so it is possible to be awake during the procedure.


2. What is an endoscopic face lift?

An endoscopic face lift utilizes a specialized television camera (an endosocpe) that allows for smaller incisions and a faster healing time.


3. What is the average cost of face lift surgery?

A face lift costs approximately $7000.


4. Do you tighten the drooping muscles?

Loose facial muscles may be tightened during a face lift procedure.


5. Will a face lift help the dark circles and bags under my eyes?

A blepharoplasty is the procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the eyelids to get rid of droop and lower lid puffiness. In many cases a face lift will improve dark circles.


6. Tell me about the numbness associated with a face lift?

A patient may experience numbness after face lift. This is usually temporary and will resolve during the healing process.


7. Do I go home after plastic surgery?

A face lift can be performed as an outpatient procedure. You may go home after it is performed.