Is a facelift right for me?
A facelift could be the right surgery to meet your goals if you have consistent concerns about excess skin in the jowls and neck, deflation of your cheeks, the mysterious disappearance of your jawline, or the way that your face has aged in general. Whether or not a facelift is right for you is best established by meeting with an experienced surgeon for an in-depth consultation, and reflecting on how the surgery’s benefits, costs, and outcomes could positively affect your life. Overall, a facelift is one of the most effective ways to get rid of hanging loose skin on the face, redefine beautiful facial contours, and smooth the face for a lifted, more youthful appearance.
Some non-invasive cosmetic treatments can offer lifting or smoothing benefits that are more subtle than a facelift.
If you’re not sure about facelift surgery but you’re looking to make a change, our Waterloo team can fill you in on other treatments that lift, smooth, or refresh the appearance of the face. You can try a non-invasive treatment first and see if it meets your goals before committing to surgery. For a more subtle change, we welcome you to meet with our Beauty Nurse® team to learn about laser treatments, fillers, peels or neuromodulators for smoothing wrinkles or addressing fine lines. We often combine these treatments with facelift surgery to elongate, improve, or accelerate the results of your surgery.
Where can I get a facelift in Ontario, Canada?
Our heritage building here in Waterloo offers comprehensive treatment solutions and expert plastic surgery with a unified in-clinic surgical team.
The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic in Waterloo, Ontario is an established surgical clinic with a 45 year legacy of expert care, beautiful outcomes, and surgeries that always put your safety first. All our services are offered in-house in our heritage building where we consult, perform surgeries, and follow-up with aftercare. Men and women travel to The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic for facelift surgery from London, Guelph, Cambridge, Windsor, Oakville, Niagara, Hamilton, and other Southwestern Ontario cities because they come to see surgeons they know they can trust.
What happens during a surgical consultation?
During your consultation, we’ll review your medical history to make sure we know everything we need to know to make your experience safe and enjoyable. You can ask questions, explore outcomes, and bring photos of results you envision. Dr. Shenker will walk you through what facelift surgery is like, offer insights on what results you can expect, and talk you through our process that keeps you comfortable at every step.
Tips for getting great facelift surgery results
Each facelift is as unique as you are. Our whole team is fully committed to a beautiful, natural-looking outcome; but there are steps you can take yourself to guide you towards the best results and the most comfortable experience possible.
- Find a surgeon with a comprehensive education, a wealth of experience, and a way of communicating that makes you feel comfortable and clear on what your surgery will be like. This is the biggest and most important step.
- Ask to see before and after photos of past facelifts and surgeries performed by the surgeon you’re considering. Choose a surgeon like Dr. Shenker with a proven track record of beautiful facelift results, with happy patients.
- Take time to dream about what you’re envisioning and ask the surgeon if your expectations are realistic. You might come in with a photo of Kate Moss but if you have a strong, prominent nose, the proportions of the result might not match the natural beauty you already have. A great surgeon makes sure your results honour your natural facial aesthetics and the features you already love. Your surgical team should be on board to help you get the most beautiful, natural-looking results possible.
- Bring examples and context; the more information the better. You may want to show Dr. Shenker photos of you as a teenager so we can see how your face has changed over time, or point out areas that concern you the most so we know what’s bugging you and why this surgery matters to you so much.
- Look in the mirror and name three things you love about your face. Now name the areas you’re hoping a facelift will address. Being able to point these out to a potential surgeon will give them a sense of what you’re hoping for or concerned about.
- Read reviews of the potential plastic surgery clinic you’re considering, and ask friends if they have clinics they’d recommend. Some of our most common referrals are from happy patients whose friends love their results and hear about their experience. Trust is key when you’re undergoing any surgery, especially one that’s going to refresh the appearance of your face.
I think I want to have facelift surgery. Where do I start?
Any successful facelift starts with a comprehensive consultation with a surgeon. Book a consultation so you can meet with a surgeon to ask questions, address concerns, and get thoroughly informed on how a facelift would address your areas of need. You can request a consultation by filling out our online form, or call our clinic at (519) 746-1132. Your consultation lets us explore if this surgery is right for you and fully equip you with everything you need to take the next step.
