Facelift in Houston, TX

Name: Facelift Surgery
Brand: Eisemann Plastic Surgery Center
Rating: 4.7 (455 reviews)

Reclaim a more youthful, refreshed version of you with a customized facelift. At Eisemann Plastic Surgery Center, we take an individualized approach to every procedure, ensuring we address your exact concerns and sculpt beautiful, natural-looking facial contours.

What Is a Facelift?

A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that removes sagging skin, smooths deep lines, and restores the facial contours you remember from your youth. Considered the gold standard in facial rejuvenation, the procedure is focused on the mid and lower face to create more streamlined transitions between the face and neck. Our facelifts in Houston can address the following concerns:

Hollow cheeks
Deep nasolabial folds
Marionette lines
Jowls
Excess skin along the neck, known as a “turkey wattle”
Double chin
Loss of jawline definition

Our facelifts go beyond repositioning outer skin layers to tighten the underlying SMAS (superficial muscular aponeurotic system) muscles to achieve rejuvenation that comes from within. By tightening, adjusting, and enhancing the internal structures of the face, our surgeons can craft long-lasting transformations that celebrate, not overpower, your natural beauty.

Rejuvenate Your Look

Here, every facelift is customized to the patient’s exact needs, but patients can expect the following benefits from their procedure:

Removal of loose, sagging skin, including jowls
Restored volume in the midface
Improved definition in the jawline
Tighter, firmer skin
A more lifted, youthful appearance
Reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

Are You a Good Candidate for a Facelift in Houston?

Ideal candidates for a facelift in Houston are healthy, non-smoking adults who wish to combat signs of aging in the mid and lower face and are prepared to take extensive time off work for the healing process. During your initial consultation, Dr. Eisemann will assess your facial structure to confirm your candidacy.

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The Eisemann Difference

When you choose Eisemann Plastic Surgery Center for your facelift in Houston, you choose an experience rooted in clinical excellence and compassionate care. Our team is led by Dr. Michael Eisemann, a triple board-certified plastic surgeon with over twenty years of experience and numerous professional awards and membership. He and his son, Dr. Bradley Eisemann, a board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, build customized, anatomically aligned surgical plans for every patient, ensuring facial balance and natural-looking results.

Our team follows the example of our father-son leaders and treat every patient like family. Every patient is met with kindness, respect, and empathy from the minute they walk through our doors, and we’ll answer any and all questions you may have.

A Confidential Consultation

Every patient’s journey at Eisemann Plastic Surgery Center begins with a one-on-one appointment with Dr. Eisemann. There, you’ll discuss your aesthetic goals, concerns, and medical history, and he’ll evaluate your facial anatomy, skin laxity, and muscle tone to determine if a facelift is right for you. He’ll walk you through the different facelift techniques available at our practice, working together to choose the best technique for your needs.

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Pricing Your Procedure

The cost of a facelift in Houston typically ranges between $6,500 and $9,000, but can vary depending on the following factors:

Extent of correction
Technique used
Whether the neck is included in your surgical plan
Surgical complexity
Whether additional procedures will be performed in the same session

After your initial consultation, our team will walk you through a detailed cost breakdown, including financing options, to ensure you’re fully informed.

What to Expect From Your Facelift in Houston

Your facelift will be performed in our state-of-the-art, QUAD A-accredited surgical center in Houston, and you’ll rest in a private suite before and after your procedure. Depending on your treatment plan, you may receive general anesthesia or our signature IV sedation with nerve block to prevent pain during surgery.

To begin your procedure, Dr. Eisemann will make incisions behind the folds of the ears and along the hairline to access your tissues. Then, he’ll remove excess skin an fat, tighten the underlying facial muscles, and redrape the outer layers of skin for a tighter, firmer, and more lifted appearance. All incisions will be closed with small sutures to promote smooth, consistent healing.

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Recovery Focused on You

Recovery after a facelift will depend on the technique used and your body’s unique healing timeline, but patients can expect swelling, tightness, bruising, and fatigue for approximately two weeks. You’ll need to rest with your head elevated for several days following your procedure to encourage fluid drainage. Our team will provide you with specialized face wraps and bandages to help reduce swelling and support your healing tissues.

Most patients take two weeks or longer to resume light activities, such as walking and desk work. You may wish to limit social interactions until all bruising and swelling have subsided for your own comfort. Strenuous activity should be limited for at least six weeks, and some tightness may linger as you continue to heal.

A Personalized Post-Op Process

After your procedure, we’ll share a customized recovery plan tailored to your body’s needs. This plan may include the following items:

Incision site care and cleaning protocols
Hygiene and skin care recommendations
Supportive garment guidance
Side effects to monitor
Sun exposure and protection requirements
Sleep position restrictions
Food and drink guidelines
Activity limitations
Swelling and pain management strategies

You’ll be monitored closely during your recovery, and you’ll return to our Houston office several times over the coming months for follow-up visits with Dr. Eisemann. There, he’ll remove any remaining sutures, check your healing progress, and approve you to resume high-impact activities once you’ve passed certain recovery milestones.

Types of Facelifts

Our surgeons are proud to offer multiple types of facelifts in Houston to ensure you get the results and experience you desire. You can choose from the following:

Traditional Facelift:

Our standard procedure uses an incision down the front of the ear, around the earlobe, and up behind the ear, allowing the surgeon to lift and resuspend underlying structures. The tissue is then tightened and repositioned to rejuvenate the face.

Mini Facelift:

Ideal for patients seeking a less invasive treatment, a mini facelift addresses the lower face and neck by removing and tightening loose or sagging skin. It uses small incisions around the ears and below the hairline, and it’s best suited to younger patients.

Deep Plane Facelift:

In a deep plane facelift, the SMAS layer is carefully lifted from the underlying muscles to allow for adjustments to the patient’s facial structure, reducing the risk of an overly tight or stretched appearance. It works best for patients with significant skin laxity and facial aging.

Revision Facelift:

This procedure corrects the results of a previous facelift, adjusting the patient’s outcome to suit their new aesthetic preferences or address structural issues with their original results.

Liquid Facelift:

A liquid facelift uses injectable dermal fillers and neuromodulators to restore lost volume and smooth fine lines and wrinkles without invasive surgery. The results last up to two years and require regular maintenance injections.

Achieving Your Desired Look

While a facelift creates major transformations in your appearance, many of our Houston patients choose to undergo additional procedures for a more comprehensive rejuvenation. Complementary procedures include the following:

Upper and/or lower blepharoplasty
Brow lift
Neck lift
Neck liposuction
Dermal fillers
Non-surgical skin treatments

Facelift in Houston by Plastic Surgeon Michael Eisemann to correct signs of aging in the face.

Facelift Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have visible scars after my facelift?

Dr. Eisemann strategically places incisions behind the ears and hairline to camouflage them in the face and minimize the visibility of scars post-op. If you’re concerned about scarring, our team can include scar care recommendations as part of your customized recovery plan.

How long will my results last?

The final results of your facelift are designed to be long-lasting, with many patients enjoying their outcomes for 7-15 years. To extend the longevity of your results, we recommend maintaining a consistent skin care regimen, sticking to healthy habits, avoiding smoking, and limiting sun exposure.

What are the risks associated with a facelift?

Facelifts, like all surgical procedures, carry some risks, such as bleeding, infection, nerve damage, and asymmetry. Dr. Eisemann will review all possible complications with you during your consultation to ensure you’re fully informed and confident in your decision.

Will I lose sensation in my face after my facelift?

Some loss of sensation is normal during recovery, but should subside as you continue to heal. You may notice tingling or numbness along the mid and lower face for several weeks after your procedure. Permanent loss of sensation is uncommon with facelifts.

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