Sagging in the midface can create a deep crease below the lower eyelid (called a tear trough) and between the nose and mouth (the parenthesis) that makes you appear tired and sad.  Fat that has fallen or is displaced and loss of muscle tone in the lower face may create jowls (a jaw line that sags into the neck).  Loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin and jaw can make even a person of normal weight appear to have a “double chin”. 

A facelift is a highly individual surgical procedure. Dr. Peterson will evaluate your skin, muscle and bone structure and the specific issues that contribute to your aging appearance.  Patients are reassured to know that a facelift will not change their basic appearance, but will simply restore it to a younger version of itself that will then continue to age naturally over time. 

Non-surgical techniques such as injections of BOTOX® Cosmetic or Radiesse™ filler may help delay the time at which a facelift becomes appropriate.  Other procedures that may enhance the outcomes of a facelift include facial implants and resurfacing techniques such as a CO2 laser peel.