What Is a Facelift?

A facelift is a plastic surgery procedure that lifts and repositions the tissues in the lower two-thirds of the face to restore the youthful shape and contours. Dr. Tripathi performs a deep-plane facelift that addresses the deeper tissues of the face. This creates a more natural-looking result than other methods that rely primarily on tightening the skin.

In addition, Dr. Tripathi also performs lower face/neck lifts and midline neck lifts to address sagging or drooping that may occur in these areas. During your consultation, he’ll discuss each option with you and create a custom treatment plan to address your concerns.

Who Is a Candidate for a Facelift or Neck Lift?

An ideal facelift candidate is someone who is experiencing sagging or jowling and would like to look about 10 years younger. It’s important to note a facelift does not address signs of aging in the upper face. If you’re looking to correct drooping or bags in the eyelids, Dr. Tripathi can combine your procedure with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) for more comprehensive rejuvenation.

How Is a Facelift Performed?

Facelift surgery typically takes about 2 to 4 hours and is performed while you are under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. During the surgery, Dr. Tripathi makes well-concealed incisions around your ears. He elevates and reshapes the underlying facial tissues and trims away any excess skin for a smoother, firmer facial appearance.

What Is Facelift Recovery Like?

Most people return to work after about 10 to 14 days. During the initial recovery period, you’ll likely experience some swelling and bruising. Swelling typically subsides over several weeks with full results developing after a few months.

How Long Do Facelift Results Last?

While no procedure can stop the aging process altogether, a facelift can visually turn back the clock by about 10 years. You can extend your results with nonsurgical options such as BOTOX® Cosmetic or dermal fillers

How Much Does a Facelift or Neck Lift Cost?

The cost of a facelift or neck lift varies depending on factors such as the approach, the complexity of the procedure, and whether you choose to combine your surgery with other treatments. Following your consultation with Dr. Tripathi, we will provide you with a personalized price breakdown. Financing is available through

Interested in learning more about facelift and neck lift surgery in Livermore or meeting with Dr. Tripathi? Please request a consultation online or call (925) 579-2510. We look forward to hearing from you.