Will I Still Look Like Myself After a Facelift?
One of the most common concerns patients have before undergoing a facelift is whether they will still look like themselves after surgery. At Boynton Plastic Surgery, Dr. James F. Boynton takes a meticulous and individualized approach to ensure each patient achieves natural, refreshed results that enhance—rather than alter—their unique features.
Modern Facelift Techniques for a Natural Look
A facelift today is not about pulling the skin tight. In fact, the goal of facelift surgery is to restore youthful contours and a smoother appearance while preserving your distinct facial identity. Dr. Boynton uses advanced techniques to lift and reposition underlying facial structures, addressing sagging skin, deep creases, and jowls in a way that looks both subtle and rejuvenating. The goal is for you to look like a younger, well-rested version of yourself—never like you have “had work done.”
In-Office Facelift: A Minimally Invasive Option
For most of our facelift patients, Dr. Boynton is able to utilize a minimally invasive, in-office facelift technique, which can be performed under local anesthesia with oral sedation. This approach allows for a quicker recovery and is often ideal for those seeking improvement for signs of early to moderate facial aging without the need for general anesthesia or extended recovery periods. Many patients find this option appealing because it provides noticeable yet natural-looking results with less disruption to their daily lives. With Dr. Boynton’s unique in-office facelift procedure, patients are able to return to daily activities relatively quickly in comparison to more traditional facelift procedures, while still benefiting from significant rejuvenation. As with more invasive facelift techniques, the ultimate goal is to create outcomes that provide noticeable facial enhancement but do not exhibit a “pulled” or “overdone” look.
Enhancing Results with Nanofat Transfer
To further refine facelift outcomes, Dr. Boynton often combines the procedure with nanofat transfer, an innovative technique that uses your own fat to restore lost volume and improve skin quality.
With nanofat, tiny fat particles rich in stem cells and growth factors are injected into areas that can benefit from additional enhancement, such as the cheeks, under-eye region, or around the mouth. This can improve skin texture, reduce fine lines, and create a more youthful appearance—all while ensuring you still look like yourself, just refreshed and revitalized. Nanofat transfer can often provide a beautiful accompaniment to the results of a facelift, ultimately producing more comprehensive rejuvenation by improving areas of concern that cannot be addressed with a facelift alone.
Customized Facial Rejuvenation at Boynton Plastic Surgery
Dr. Boynton takes a highly personalized approach, designing each facelift procedure to complement your natural bone structure and facial characteristics. Regardless of the particular facelift technique performed, the focus remains on achieving results that look natural, balanced, and harmonious.
A facelift should never make you look like a different person—only a more youthful, rested version of yourself. With Dr. Boynton’s expertise, advanced facelift techniques, and complementary treatment options like nanofat grafting, you can achieve a naturally rejuvenated appearance with results tailored specifically to you.
If you are considering a facelift and would like to explore your options, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Boynton today to discuss the best approach for your aesthetic goals.