A facelift (a rhytidectomy) is designed to lift and firm your lower face, cheeks, jowls, and neck. Incisions are made in front of your ears and behind them to counter the effects of aging. A facelift can tighten loose skin, promote collagen production, reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, define your jawline, and reposition facial fat.
At SpaMedica in Toronto, the starting cost for a facelift is $16,999. Less invasive alternatives include mini facelifts, which start at $11,999, and thread lifts, which start at $6,999.
SpaMedica is Toronto’s go-to clinic for anti-aging treatments such as facelift surgery. Our esteemed, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Bell has decades of experience with lifting and firming skin on the face and neck to help his patients achieve natural-looking, rejuvenating results. Book a consultation with Dr. Bell and the SpaMedica team at our state-of-the-art facility to determine if a facelift is right for you!
Dr. Bell is SpaMedica’s resident cosmetic surgeon, having trained under Dr. Bruce Connell and quickly becoming the “father of the modern facelift.” His seamless technique, 25+ years of experience, and passion for boosting the confidence of Toronto residents make him one of Canada’s most trusted facelift surgeons. Learn more about Dr. Bell and his expertise here.
Dr. Bell has chosen to specialize in facelifts and other aesthetic facial procedures throughout his career, creating the gold standard for modern facelifts at SpaMedica. Our clinic pioneered the suture suspension thread lift, one of the first non-invasive alternatives to a traditional full facelift.
Facelift surgery is generally performed using local or general anesthesia, and numbing medication can be applied when you wake up to ease any discomfort. Dr. Bell uses a small camera to insert into incisions around the ears or temples. The skin is lifted from the lower face and neck, followed by liposuction or fat grafting if required. Excess skin will be removed and sutured.
Rejuvenate your natural beauty and turn back the clock by booking a facelift consultation with Dr. Bell and the SpaMedica team today! Get ready to put your best face forward and feel more confident than ever.
SpaMedica offers various types of facelifts suited to your unique needs, including a deep plane facelift, a mid-facelift, a mini facelift, a brow lift, a neck lift, and a cheek lift.
The deep plane facelift and SMAS facelift are two forms of full facelifts offered by the SpaMedica clinic. A deep plane facelift is more detailed and can address more severe signs of aging, while a SMAS facelift is considered the “gold standard” of modern facelifts. SMAS targets tissue under the cheek known as the Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System. By lifting the SMAS, age-related sagging and deep lines reduce in appearance without making your skin look “stretched.” Both options are great for a full facelift for a youthful rejuvenation.
Traditional full facelifts do not necessarily alter the midsection of the face a lot – these facelifts are predominantly concerned with lifting sagging skin in the neck and lower face region. A mid-facelift smooths and tightens the areas around your nose, under the eyes, and fat pads in the cheeks to elevate your appearance. A mid-facelift is often performed alongside traditional facelifts to create total facial symmetry.
A mini facelift is for people with minor concerns in the cheek and jowl areas. It is ideal for younger people who would like to achieve subtle, natural lifting results without major changes being made. This procedure involves one small scar and a quicker recovery time. It is often combined with fat grafting or liposuction to achieve ideal facial contouring results.
A brow lift involves a small incision near the forehead, along the hairline or skin folds. The muscles are softened, and excess fat is removed to animate the eyes and reduce the appearance of droopy brows. The brow is then stitched into its new position after the skin is lifted.
A neck lift is performed under local or general anesthesia and involves a small incision being made under the chin so it is barely visible – especially once healed. Excess fat and loose skin are removed from the area, and the chin and neck muscles are tightened. This procedure is typically performed on people who want to get rid of sagging jowls or a double chin.
Aging is often first seen in the face, so a cheek lift can reverse the effects of gravity by restoring fullness to the cheek area while firming the skin. This anti-aging treatment is minimally invasive and relatively quick, refreshing and rejuvenating your appearance.
Facelifts are highly sought-after for a reason, and some of the benefits include:
While facelift procedures are very safe, there are a few risks that you should be aware of, including:
Dr. Bell is here to help guide you through your facelift options and discuss your goals, medical history, and the severity of your concerns.
You may be a good candidate for a facelift if you:
Before your facelift, prepare to have someone drive you home, as your facelift will be performed under local anesthetic. A small camera will be inserted into an even smaller incision in the face to endoscopically perform your lift. Incisions are made around the ears, behind the ears, or in the temple area.
Excess skin in the lower face and neck area will be lifted, followed by liposuction and/or fat grafting if required. Excess skin will be removed and sutured. Dr. Bell will then provide you with a postoperative skincare regimen and detailed aftercare instructions that will optimize your results and continue improving your skin’s colour, texture, and tone.
Dr. Bell wants you to feel as comfortable as possible going into your facelift procedure. He will give detailed instructions for your preparation and aftercare, along with anesthesia and numbing cream to help with discomfort.
Before your facelift, here are some of the steps Dr. Bell may recommend:
SpaMedica aims to prepare patients for their facelift and make them as comfortable as possible. During your facelift, soft tissues will be lifted, excess skin will be removed, and fat deposits will be repositioned to create a symmetrical facial contour.
Incisions will be made at the hairline, around the ears, or at the lower end of the scalp. The amount of time your facelift procedure takes is dependent on the technique you choose during your consultation and whether or not you are combining this treatment with other procedures. For reference, a traditional facelift usually takes around 4 hours.
Following your procedure, Dr. Bell and the SpaMedica team will recommend a comprehensive postoperative skincare regimen designed to improve your skin’s appearance further, optimizing your facelift results. After your facelift, you will experience some bruising and swelling that can be helped with over-the-counter pain medication and sleeping with your head elevated to promote proper blood flow. Detailed aftercare instructions will be provided so you heal quickly and fully.
After a facelift, it typically requires one month to heal, so here is an idea of the timeline you will be following for optimal facelift results and a speedy recovery.
Your facelift results take one month to reveal themselves, and you will see your final, optimal results after one year. Your rejuvenated, youthful look will last 7-10 years if you follow Dr. Bell’s aftercare instructions and our postoperative skincare regimen.
If you want to reduce signs of aging and experience complete facial rejuvenation, you can pair your facelift with a neck lift, brow lift, or blepharoplasty to animate your face and reduce sagging and fine lines.
There are many non-surgical facelift options available to you at the SpaMedica clinic if you have minor concerns or don’t want to go under the knife. Dermal fillers like Botox are a great option to add volume to areas of the face experiencing a loss of collagen, offering you a “liquid lift” choice.
More popular non-surgical facelift options for skin tightening include Microneedling, thread lifts, or a vampire facelift. To learn more, book a consultation with the SpaMedica team today to understand your facial rejuvenation options.
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People age differently, so getting a facelift when you’re ready is best. If you are struggling with self-esteem due to wrinkles underneath the eyes, deep lines around the nose and mouth, loss of definition and volume, and excess fat deposits in the face and neck. The majority of people who seek out a facelift are between the ages of 40 and 60.
The length of your facelift procedure depends on the treatment and technique you choose, but a traditional facelift usually takes around 4 hours.
Your facelift results will generally last 7-10 years, especially if you follow Dr. Bell’s aftercare instructions and utilize the postoperative skincare regimen provided to you.
You will experience minimal discomfort, especially during the first week, that can be controlled with prescribed oral pain medication. You will not feel any pain during the procedure as anesthesia will be administered and numbing cream applied if necessary.
Yes, facelift surgery is safe, especially with the introduction of modern techniques, technologies, and non-surgical options. During your consultation, Dr. Bell will discuss all possible risks so you know what to expect.
The best type of facelift is whichever facelift suits your individual needs, aesthetic goals, and concerns. Book a consultation with the SpaMedica team today to learn about your facelift options and which is best for you.
