FACELIFT IN NYC

Turn Back the Clock Without Changing Who You Are

As we age, the face begins to change in subtle but noticeable ways. Skin loses elasticity, deeper folds form, and once-defined contours around the jawline and neck start to soften. For many people, these changes don’t reflect how they feel on the inside. If you’re looking in the mirror and seeing someone who looks older or more tired than you feel, it might be time to consider a facelift in NYC with Dr. Robert Schwarcz.

Dr. Schwarcz is a double board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon known for creating natural, harmonious results—never over-pulled or obvious. His approach to facelift surgery focuses on restoring youthful contours while preserving your individuality. Using advanced techniques and a highly customized surgical plan, he lifts and repositions the deep tissues of the lower face and neck to reduce sagging, smooth creases, and refine the jawline. The result is a more refreshed, rested appearance that still looks like you.

What Is a Facelift?

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that addresses visible signs of aging in the lower two-thirds of the face. This includes sagging skin in the cheeks, jowls along the jawline, deep nasolabial folds, and laxity in the neck. Contrary to popular belief, a facelift does not alter your forehead or eye area—that’s where complementary procedures like a brow lift or eyelid surgery come in. A facelift focuses on lifting and repositioning the deeper layers of facial tissue (the SMAS layer), not just the skin, to achieve long-lasting, natural-looking rejuvenation.

Dr. Schwarcz uses discreet incision placement along the hairline and around the ear, sometimes extending slightly under the chin depending on your needs. Through these incisions, he lifts the underlying facial structures, removes excess skin, and redefines the natural contours of the face and neck. There’s no pulling, no tightness—just a fresher, more sculpted version of you.

The Aging Face: Why a Facelift Becomes the Answer

Aging doesn’t happen in just one area, and it doesn’t happen all at once. Over time, gravity pulls facial tissues downward, fat volume shifts, and collagen production declines. The result is a gradual softening of definition in the cheeks and jawline, the development of jowls, and looseness under the chin. While dermal fillers, skin tightening devices, and injectables can delay the need for surgery, they cannot recreate the structure that is lost when the deep tissues of the face begin to descend.

That’s where a facelift becomes a transformative solution. Unlike temporary fixes, a facelift repositions these foundational tissues, creating smoother transitions across the face, more defined angles, and a lifted appearance that doesn’t rely on volume inflation or surface treatments. It’s the most comprehensive and enduring option for reversing visible aging in the mid-to-lower face and neck.

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Facelift?

If you’ve noticed deepening lines around your mouth, sagging skin near the jawline, or a softening of your facial profile that filler can’t fix, you may be a good candidate for facelift surgery. Most facelift patients are in their 40s to 70s, although age is less important than skin elasticity, bone structure, and overall health.

During your consultation with Dr. Schwarcz, you’ll discuss your concerns, review old photos to assess how your features have changed over time, and determine whether a facelift alone—or combined with other procedures—will deliver the best results. If you’re generally healthy, don’t smoke, and have realistic expectations, facelift surgery can be a game-changing procedure that turns back the clock by a decade or more.

How Dr. Schwarcz Plans Your Facelift

Every face is different, and so is every facelift. Dr. Schwarcz takes a highly individualized approach that considers your facial structure, volume distribution, aging patterns, and skin quality. He also factors in your personality—what you want to express, how you want to feel when you walk into a room. His planning process often includes evaluating photographs from 10 to 15 years ago to understand your natural contours and how best to restore them.

For some patients, this means lifting only the lower face and jawline. For others, it might mean combining the lift with neck rejuvenation, facial fat transfer, or skin resurfacing. The goal is always the same: to help you look younger, refreshed, and vibrant—without erasing the features that make you unique.

The Surgical Process

Facelift surgery is performed by Dr. Schwarcz in his private JCAHO-certified surgical suite located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. This fully accredited facility offers complete privacy, hospital-grade safety standards, and the comfort of a boutique experience. The procedure typically takes between three to five hours, depending on whether additional treatments are performed at the same time.

You’ll be under general anesthesia or IV sedation, depending on the complexity of the procedure and your preferences. Once you’re comfortably asleep, Dr. Schwarcz begins by making incisions along the hairline and around the ears, strategically placed to remain discreet once healed. He then lifts and repositions the underlying tissue and muscle layer, restoring youthful architecture to the mid-face, cheeks, and jawline. Skin is re-draped naturally, not tightly, and any excess is removed before the incisions are closed.

In some cases, a small incision under the chin allows for additional neck tightening or removal of fat deposits. This can be especially helpful for patients concerned about “tech neck,” double chin, or vertical banding.

Your Recovery Timeline

Facelift recovery is more comfortable than most people expect. Dr. Schwarcz uses gentle techniques that reduce bruising and inflammation, and all patients receive a detailed recovery plan tailored to their lifestyle and goals. The first night of recovery is spent under the care of Elite Private Recovery, a trusted nursing service that provides one-on-one support and post-op monitoring in the comfort of your home or hotel.

Swelling and bruising are most noticeable in the first week and typically begin to subside around days seven to ten. Most patients return to social activities and light work between two to three weeks post-op. Final results continue to refine over the next two to three months as all residual swelling resolves and tissues settle into their new positions.

You’ll have several follow-up visits with Dr. Schwarcz to ensure everything is healing beautifully. These appointments also give you an opportunity to review progress, discuss maintenance, and consider complementary treatments once fully healed.

What Kind of Results Can You Expect?

A facelift with Dr. Schwarcz doesn’t make you look like someone else. It restores the definition, structure, and vibrancy that may have been softened by time. Patients often describe the results as looking like a refreshed version of themselves—more rested, more alert, and more confident. You’ll see smoother skin around the cheeks and mouth, a more defined jawline, and a graceful transition between the face and neck.

Best of all, these changes are built to last. While your face will continue to age naturally, the lifted tissues maintain their improved position for many years—typically ten years or more. With good skincare and healthy habits, many patients enjoy their results well into the next decade.

Complementary Procedures

Many patients enhance their facelift by combining it with other procedures for a full-face transformation:

• Neck Lift

• Facial Fat Transfer

• Lower Blepharoplasty

• Upper Blepharoplasty

• CO2 Laser Resurfacing

• Brow Lift

Alternative Procedures

If you’re not quite ready for surgery, or want to explore less invasive options first, you may consider:

• Morpheus8 RF Microneedling

• FaceTite

• Dermal Fillers (cheeks, jawline, marionette lines)

• Botox or Dysport for dynamic wrinkles

These treatments can delay the need for surgery or maintain surgical results, but they do not produce the same lifting effect or longevity as a true facelift.

Why Choose Dr. Robert Schwarcz?

With more than 20 years of experience and a reputation built on natural results, Dr. Robert Schwarcz is one of New York’s most trusted facial surgeons. He combines deep knowledge of anatomy with an artist’s eye, creating subtle, beautiful outcomes that honor your individuality.

All facelift surgeries are performed by Dr. Schwarcz himself, using state-of-the-art techniques in a private surgical suite designed for comfort and discretion. From your initial consultation to your final post-op visit, you’ll receive hands-on care, clear communication, and the highest level of surgical precision.

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