Facelift
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Honolulu, HI
A facelift is a procedure designed to restore a more youthful, refreshed, and naturally rejuvenated appearance. As we age, factors like genetics, lifestyle, and more can alter our appearance. While these changes are normal, they often leave the face looking tired, sagging, or aged.
A facelift addresses these concerns by lifting and tightening your facial skin and structures to restore a more rejuvenated and youthful look. Also known as a rhytidectomy, this procedure reduces visual signs of aging from the middle and lower regions of the face, allowing you to refresh your appearance while still looking and feeling like yourself. (1)
Dr. Daniel Murariu is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon dedicated to helping each patient enhance their natural beauty. If you are ready to start your facelift journey with Dr. Murariu, please schedule a consultation online or give us a call at (808) 302-7188.
Contents
- 1 About Facelifts
- 2 Benefits
- 3 Candidates
- 4 Personal Consultation
- 5 Preparation
- 6 Types of Facelift
- 7 Recovery
- 8 Results
- 9 Cost of Facelifts in Honolulu, Hawaii
- 10 FAQ
- 10.1 How will I know which type of facelift is right for me?
- 10.2 Will a facelift address the entirety of my face?
- 10.3 What can I expect during my facelift recovery?
- 10.4 How long will the results of my facelift last?
- 10.5 Are there any risks associated with a facelift?
- 10.6 Can I combine my facelift with another aesthetic procedure?
- 11 References
About Facelifts
Facelifts typically remove excess skin and tissue, reposition fat, and tighten or lift your underlying facial muscles to revitalize your appearance. This procedure can effectively address visible signs of facial aging, sagging skin, neck banding, jowls, and more. Facelifts are among the most widely performed cosmetic surgical procedures in the country; surgeons performed more than 79,000 facelifts in 2024 alone. (2)
Benefits
Facelifts offer several benefits. With Dr. Murariu’s expertise, patients see improvements through:
- More Sculpted Features: A facelift can restore definition to your facial features, especially around the jawline and lower face.
- Smoother Skin: Dr. Murariu removes hanging and loose skin during facelifts, restoring a smoother, tighter look and feel.
- Reduced Signs of Aging: Facelifts can eliminate signs of aging, including wrinkles, creases, crows’ feet, and fine lines.
- Elevated Confidence: Revitalizing your appearance can enhance your sense of self-esteem and inspire you to live confidently.
- Long-Lasting Results: The results of a facelift are designed to last for several years, with many patients experiencing results that last for up to a decade.
- Variation in Technique: We offer several types of facelifts, including traditional facelifts, deep plane facelifts, limited-incision facelifts, neck lifts, and revision facelifts.
- Personalized Results: Dr. Murariu designs each procedure around your specific concerns and desired aesthetic appearance, ensuring that results complement your natural features.
Candidates
Facelifts effectively soften and reduce visible signs of facial aging. These may include sagging or loose skin, wrinkles, creases, jowls, lost facial volume and definition, and even double chins. Anyone struggling with these concerns can achieve impressive results with a facelift.
Prospective patients should be in good general health and maintain realistic expectations regarding their results. Ideally, patients should be nonsmokers or willing to quit using nicotine. Dr. Murariu will determine each patient’s candidacy during their personal consultation.
Personal Consultation
During your personal consultation, Dr. Murariu will meet with you individually to determine your candidacy and create your surgical plan. He will discuss your medical history and current prescriptions, and listen to your procedure goals and aesthetic concerns. He will also perform a physical evaluation to assess your skin’s condition and quality, as well as your general facial anatomy. With these details, Dr. Murariu will create a surgical plan that delivers your desired appearance.
Dr. Murariu stresses the important of patient research and patient education during the planning process, as this is essential for preventing complications. By thoroughly planning treatment with a double board-certified surgeon like Dr. Murariu, you will significantly reduce your risk of complications during the procedure and during your recovery.
Preparation
After scheduling your procedure, Dr. Murariu will provide detailed pre-operative instructions. These instructions may vary depending on the details of your surgical plan, but you must follow each one to ensure a successful procedure and smooth recovery.
Dr. Murariu may also recommend that you discontinue taking certain medications or supplements that contain blood-thinning properties with approval from your primary care physician. If applicable, you must cease all nicotine and alcohol consumption in the weeks before your procedure. You will need to take time away from work, as well as arrange transportation home after the procedure.
Types of Facelift
Dr. Murariu can perform several variations of the facelift procedure to revitalize your appearance. During your consultation, he will evaluate your facial structure and aesthetic concerns to determine the most suitable techniques. He can perform traditional facelifts, deep plane facelifts, limited-incision facelifts, neck lifts, and revision facelifts.
Traditional Facelift
Traditional facelifts can address mild to moderate signs of aging in the middle and lower portions of the face and neck. This variation addresses the skin and the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS), the fibrous layer of tissue beneath it. (1) By adjusting both layers during the procedure, Dr. Murariu can provide more structure to the facial tissues, allowing you to enjoy longer-lasting rejuvenation.
Deep Plane Facelift
Dr. Murariu can perform a deep plane facelift by addressing the skin, SMAS layer, and the deeper, underlying layers of tissue. This technique provides longer, more natural-looking results while minimizing any potential skin tension. Deep plane facelifts are highly effective for addressing deeper-set creases or lines, such as jowls and marionette lines.
Limited-Incision Facelift
A limited-incision facelift is usually reserved for minimal corrections. This technique places small incisions near the temples or hairline before removing and tightening excess skin. Because Dr. Murariu uses smaller incisions, many patients experience a faster recovery time and less scarring. Dr. Murariu may elect to perform a limited-incision facelift to reduce milder creases and folds or to produce more subtle results.
Neck Lift
A neck lift is typically performed in conjunction with a facelift to address jowls and loose skin along the neck. Dr. Murariu performs this procedure by tightening the skin, repositioning loose muscles, and removing excess fat. A neck lift can complement the results of a facelift by creating a smoother, more slender appearance and a smoother transition toward the jawline.
Revision Facelift
A revision facelift is a specialized procedure that corrects and improves the results of a previous facelift procedure. (4) Dr. Murariu can perform this procedure to address any issues or concerns you may have, allowing you to achieve the results you originally hoped for.
Recovery
After your procedure, you may experience swelling or bruising around the treated areas. These temporary effects will gradually subside on their own with plenty of rest. You may return to your career and other light activities after approximately one to two weeks, but you will need to continue avoiding strenuous or physical activities until Dr. Murariu clears you to return.
You may need to attend several follow-up appointments as you continue to heal. These appointments will allow Dr. Murariu to monitor your progress.
Results
You will be able to enjoy the results of your procedure once any residual swelling subsides. Your face will appear smoother, tighter, and more contoured as Dr. Murariu reduces loose skin and jowls. You will also enjoy a more youthful-looking appearance. Facelift results are long-lasting, and patients frequently experience effects for up to 10 years, though this depends on the technique used.
Cost of Facelifts in Honolulu, Hawaii
The cost of your facelift may vary depending on the type of facelift performed, the desired corrections, the procedure’s complexity, and several other factors. Dr. Murariu will discuss the cost of your procedure after establishing a treatment plan during your consultation.
To discover the cost of your facelift, please schedule a consultation.
FAQ
How will I know which type of facelift is right for me?
During your personal consultation, Dr. Murariu will evaluate the condition and quality of your facial skin, as well as your natural anatomy, to determine the best facelifting techniques for your goals.
Will a facelift address the entirety of my face?
A facelift primarily addresses the lower and middle portions of your face. Depending on your goals, Dr. Murariu may combine your facelift with another procedure to address the forehead and achieve full face rejuvenation.
What can I expect during my facelift recovery?
Dr. Murariu will give you detailed post-operative instructions to support you throughout your recovery. Each patient’s recovery timeline will vary, but most patients can return to their careers after approximately two weeks.
How long will the results of my facelift last?
Facelifts are designed to produce durable and long-lasting results, with many patients experiencing effects for up to 10 years.
Are there any risks associated with a facelift?
Yes, there are certain risks associated with facelifts, as they are surgical procedures. These may include infection, bleeding, poor scarring, dissatisfaction with results, and more. During your consultation, Dr. Murariu will discuss each risk to ensure you feel well-informed.
Can I combine my facelift with another aesthetic procedure?
Yes, you may combine your facelift with another procedure for more comprehensive results. For further information, please schedule a consultation online.
References
- Yang AJ, Hohman MH. Rhytidectomy. Nih.gov. Published March 2023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK564338/#article-28568.s4
- ASPS. 2024 ASPS Procedural Statistics Release. American Society of Plastic Surgeons ® Endorsed Partner; 2024. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/news/statistics/2024/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2024.pdf
- Parsa FD, Parsa AA, Murariu D, Koehler S. “Prevention of acute hematoma after face lifts.” Aesthetic Plast Surg 2010, 34(4):508-9. Epub 2010 Mar 24.
- Dibbs RP, Chamata E, Ferry AM, Friedman JD. Revision Facelift and Neck Lift. Seminars in Plastic Surgery. 2021;35(02):088-097. doi:https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1727208
