Is a Facelift Painful?

When undergoing facelift surgery, you will be administered general anesthesia to be pain-free. Post-surgery, you will have mild pain, but your provider will prescribe pain medication that can help.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Your provider will want to see you for your first post-operative appointment a day or two after surgery to remove the drains and monitor your recovery. This will be followed by another visit approximately one week after the facelift surgery to remove the sutures. You will then need to follow up one month after surgery. Your progress will determine subsequent appointments.

How Long Until I See Results?

Even though you might see immediate changes right after surgery, the bruising and swelling during the first two weeks will obscure the impact. While recovery should only take about three to four weeks, most patients will need about six months to see optimal facelift results.

What Will the Scarring Look Like?

The scarring depends on the type of facelift you receive. The deep plane facelift incision runs in the hairline both in front and behind the ear and around the ear, while the mini facelift incision just involves the ear. Scars on the face are usually very fine. The scars will initially be red but will fade with time. We recommend using scar gel, resting, hydrating, and following post-operative instructions.

When Can I Exercise Again After My Facelift?

We recommend you do not exercise for the first three to four weeks. Gentle walks are recommended, but not much beyond that.

Can I Combine a Facelift with Other Procedures?

Yes, indeed! Our facelift patients at Edelstein Cosmetic will combine their facelift with other cosmetic surgery procedures, such as eyelid surgery , brow lift , or nose job , for a better profile. If you have a specific area of interest that you would like your provider to examine, please let them know during your consultation so that they can best advise you.

What Are the Risks Associated with a Facelift?

A facelift comes with associated risks. Some of these risks include: Bleeding Fluid accumulation Infection Hair or skin loss Numbness or other changes in skin sensation Nerve injury with weakness Scarring While many of these side effects should heal on their own over time, if you experience any unexpected reactions, please contact our office immediately.

How Do I Find the Best Toronto Facelift Plastic Surgeon Near Me?

We recommend that you search patient reviews of plastic surgeons in Toronto and schedule consultations to see how comfortable you feel before scheduling surgery. If you can access past patients, it would also be advisable to talk to them to see how their experience was. In addition, it is helpful to see the surgeon’s qualifications and experience in the relevant surgery.

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Facelift Introduction

A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, can make you look about 11 years younger, as the study Outcome Analysis in 93 facial rejuvenation patients treated with a deep-plane facelift led by Dr. Eric Swanson suggests. In the same study, 93.5% of patients reported that they would recommend a facelift to someone else.

Dr. Jeffrey A. Fialkov and Dr. Christopher Hong of Edelstein Cosmetic in Toronto each possess the experience, expertise, and surgical skills that have made them popular Plastic Surgeons in Canada. They will tailor your facelift to achieve your goals, creating a result that enhances your natural features.

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What is a Facelift?

A rhytidectomy is a procedure designed to reverse the signs of aging. Common areas targeted for rejuvenation include the cheeks, nasolabial folds (the folds that run from the nose to either side of the mouth), jowls, jawline, and neck.

Facelifts are often performed in conjunction with other procedures, such as a brow lift, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty (nose job), or skin resurfacing. Personalized to meet each client’s aesthetic goals, your provider will target each section of the face individually to create a beautiful and refreshed overall look.

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Types of Facelifts

Various types of facelifts depend on the patient’s needs and medical history. At Edelstein Cosmetic, your provider will help you arrive at the best match for you.

Mini-Facelift

A mini facelift is a smaller surgery than a traditional facelift. With shorter incisions around your hairline, your provider will lift the lower half of your face, targeting the cheeks, nasolabial folds, and jawline.

Full Facelift / Deep Plane Facelift / Vertical Restore Facelift

Our full facelift called a deep plane facelift, involves repositioning the skin and deeper tissues. The advantage is that the deeper tissues can be repositioned vertically, allowing the skin to be redraped gently in a separate direction, avoiding the typical tight look. Treating the deeper tissues also leads to much longer-lasting results. The overall result is a more natural yet dramatic improvement that doesn’t look stretchy like a traditional facelift.

Non-Surgical Facelift

As the name suggests, a non-surgical facelift temporarily rejuvenates the face using a combination of non-invasive dermal fillers, neuromodulators, and topical applications.

Please visit its dedicated page HERE for more information on a non-surgical facelift.

What Are The Benefits Of A Facelift?

Our patients who received a facelift in Toronto at Edelstein Cosmetic reported some of the following benefits:

Eliminate excess fat in the neck to create a sleeker contour
Re-drape the skin, banishing deep creases around the nose and mouth as well as under the eyes
Rejuvenate the entire face, making you look years younger
Remove excess skin to smooth the jawline and neck, giving better definition in the area
Tighten lax muscles to improve tone and eliminate jowls

Who Are The Best Candidates For A Facelift?

The best candidates for a facelift in Toronto at Edelstein Cosmetic should have some of the following characteristics:

Dissatisfied with their facial appearance
Have a good skincare routine
Have sagging facial tissues (i.e., deep wrinkles, jowls, double chin)
Maintain realistic expectations
No serious underlying medical conditions
Non-smoker

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What’s the first step?

The first step in getting a facelift at Edelstein Cosmetic is to schedule a consultation at our practice. On the day of your appointment, your surgeon will evaluate your needs and cosmetic goals and physically examine your unique facial features, including skin quality, skin laxity, soft tissue, sagging jowls, and neck muscles. Based on your medical history, he will recommend a surgical or non-surgical facelift for you. For instance, poorly controlled hypertensive patients are better served with non-invasive procedures.

If you are deemed a good candidate for a surgical facelift, he will discuss the procedure, including where the various incisions will be placed and what you can expect.

Once you and your provider arrive at your custom procedure plan, our Patient Coordinator can help you schedule your surgical date and provide detailed instructions on how to prepare for it.

These tips may include stopping certain medications and supplements in the days before the procedure and avoiding sun exposure. We may also recommend a skincare routine.

What to Expect on the Day of Facelift Surgery

On the day of your facelift surgery at Edelstein Cosmetic, your surgeon and their staff will meet you, make you comfortable, and review your treatment plan again. When you are comfortable and ready to go, an anesthetist will administer general anesthesia to make your experience pain-free.

Once you are sedated, depending on the choice of facelift, your provider will start the incisions and the facial manipulation for the final aesthetic result. He will take your gender, ethnicity, and physical anatomy into consideration as he treats your face. Once the excess skin and fat are extracted and deeper tissues repositioned, he will close the incisions with a focus on minimizing scarring. You might have a surgical drain placed to remove any excess fluid buildup. After your surgery, a compression dressing will be gently applied to protect the incisions and prevent any collections of fluid.

The process can take four to six hours, depending on the complexity of the surgery and the number of additional procedures.

Facelift Recovery

The recovery period for a facelift can vary depending on the extent and depth of the procedure. Immediately after your procedure, you will be monitored in a recovery room until sedation wears off. We recommend a family member or friend drive you home.

You will be sent home with two drains placed. Drains are necessary for the facelift procedure to minimize swelling and bruising. They typically come out within 1-2 days.

You can expect swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort during facelift recovery in the first few days after the procedure. Your provider will give you pain medication and detailed care instructions, including head elevation, gentle walks, and compression.

We recommend taking a week off from work, avoiding strenuous activity, and exercising for up to four weeks.

Facelift Cost

How Much Does Facelift Cost In Toronto, ON

The cost of a facelift in Toronto is widely determined by the facial rejuvenation techniques that your provider uses, the extent of the surgery, and anesthesia fees, among other factors. The best way to find out how much it will cost is to consult with a provider as soon as possible so that they can create your surgical plan, which can then be priced out for you.

Why choose Edelstein Cosmetic?

Edelstein Cosmetic should undoubtedly be your stop for your facelift in Toronto. Over 20 years ago, Edelstein Cosmetic was founded by Dr. Jerome Edelstein, a board-certified plastic surgeon, to help men & women improve their appearance through surgical and non-surgical aesthetic medical options. Dr. Edelstein is a leading breast and body contouring plastic surgeon in Canada. To achieve his vision of offering the highest standard of medical care with the absolute best results, he has partnered up with Dr. Jeffrey A. Fialkov, a craniofacial plastic surgeon, and Dr. Christopher Hong, a facial plastic surgeon, to provide you with the safest and most effective options in cosmetic facial surgical procedures.

Dr. Christopher Hong is a facial plastic surgeon and otolaryngologist-head & neck surgeon who practices facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He performs surgery on the face and neck exclusively and specializes in rhinoplasty, facelift, and eyelid surgery. Dr. Hong has given national and international presentations and has over 20 peer-reviewed publications to date in some of the top medical journals in the world, including the British Medical Journal, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and Annals of Surgery. His article Methodological Guide to Adopting New Aesthetic Surgical Innovations was selected as the Best North American Journal Article in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, which guides Plastic Surgeons when deciding to adopt new cosmetic techniques, technologies, and/or products. Dr. Hong is an active member of the Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (CAFPRS), American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (CSO), Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), as well as the Canadian and Ontario Medical Associations.

Dr. Jeffrey A. Fialkov is a craniofacial plastic surgeon and is the head of plastic surgery at Sunnybrook Hospital. He has been honored with a number of awards for his work by professional organizations like the British Association of Plastic Surgeons and the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Also serving as Associate Professor of the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Toronto, Dr. Fialkov’s experience fosters a refinement of surgical skill to such a level that fully qualified Plastic Surgeons from Canada, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East come to him for additional subspecialty training in advanced complex surgical techniques. Proven surgical skills, natural artistry, and a sincere dedication to achieving your goals qualify Dr. Fialkov to perform your facelift in Toronto.

Facelift FAQ’S

Your provider will want to see you for your first post-operative appointment a day or two after surgery to remove the drains and monitor your recovery. This will be followed by another visit approximately one week after the facelift surgery to remove the sutures. You will then need to follow up one month after surgery. Your progress will determine subsequent appointments.
The scarring depends on the type of facelift you receive. The deep plane facelift incision runs in the hairline both in front and behind the ear and around the ear, while the mini facelift incision just involves the ear. Scars on the face are usually very fine. The scars will initially be red but will fade with time. We recommend using scar gel, resting, hydrating, and following post-operative instructions.
Yes, indeed! Our facelift patients at Edelstein Cosmetic will combine their facelift with other cosmetic surgery procedures, such as eyelid surgery, brow lift, or nose job, for a better profile. If you have a specific area of interest that you would like your provider to examine, please let them know during your consultation so that they can best advise you.
A facelift comes with associated risks. Some of these risks include:
- Bleeding
- Fluid accumulation
- Infection
- Hair or skin loss
- Numbness or other changes in skin sensation
- Nerve injury with weakness
- Scarring
While many of these side effects should heal on their own over time, if you experience any unexpected reactions, please contact our office immediately.
We recommend that you search patient reviews of plastic surgeons in Toronto and schedule consultations to see how comfortable you feel before scheduling surgery. If you can access past patients, it would also be advisable to talk to them to see how their experience was. In addition, it is helpful to see the surgeon’s qualifications and experience in the relevant surgery.

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If you are looking to refresh your appearance, consider learning more about a facelift in Toronto at Edelstein Cosmetic. To schedule your initial consultation, please contact our office or use our website to fill out a consultation request form.

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