Facelift for Men in ConcordÂ
Your face is one of your most defining features, and when signs of aging begin to affect your appearance, it can influence how you present yourself both personally and professionally. For men, sun exposure, genetics, weight changes, smoking, and environmental factors can lead to sagging skin, jowls, and a loss of strong facial definition. A facelift for men is one of the most effective ways to restore a sharper, more youthful appearance by tightening the skin and redefining masculine contours. At his East Bay practice in Concord, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Mariotti performs facelifts for men with a focus on natural-looking, refined results that enhance, not alter, your unique features.Â
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Facelift at a Glance
What is a Facelift?
A facelift for men, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to correct visible aging in the lower face and neck while preserving masculine features. It addresses sagging skin, jowls, and laxity beneath the chin by repositioning deeper tissues and removing excess skin.
Dr. Mariotti’s approach to male facelift surgery focuses on creating natural-looking, structured results without an overdone or pulled appearance. By enhancing jawline definition and restoring facial strength, a facelift helps men look more refreshed, confident, and aligned with how they feel.
How Does a Facelift Work?
A facelift for men works by targeting the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system), the deeper layer responsible for facial structure and support. Dr. Mariotti uses advanced techniques, including a deep plane facelift, to reposition this layer for a stronger, longer-lasting result.
During surgery, ligaments are released, facial muscles are elevated, and excess fat or skin is refined to restore definition. Special attention is given to maintaining masculine contours, particularly along the jawline and neck. This approach improves jowls, deep creases, and skin laxity while avoiding a softened or unnatural look.
Benefits of a Facelift
The most noticeable benefits of a facelift for men include a sharper jawline, reduced jowls, and firmer, smoother skin across the lower face and neck. The procedure restores structure and definition, helping men maintain a strong, masculine appearance while reducing visible signs of aging.
Beyond physical changes, many men experience increased confidence in both personal and professional settings. With Dr. Mariotti’s refined surgical approach, results are long-lasting and natural, allowing you to look like yourself, just more refreshed and energized.
Can a Facelift be paired with other treatments?
Yes. Many men choose to enhance their facelift results with complementary procedures such as eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or a brow lift to address aging in the upper face. These treatments help create a more balanced and cohesive result.
Non-surgical options like dermal fillers or wrinkle relaxers such as BOTOX® can also be used to refine results and maintain a youthful appearance over time. Dr. Mariotti will recommend a personalized plan based on your goals and facial structure.
The Best Candidates
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While there’s no right or wrong age to get a facelift, many men choose to try non-surgical options such as BOTOX® or injectable fillers before opting for a surgical procedure. However, there are limitations to the results that non-surgical treatments can achieve, so if you’re no longer seeing the results you’d like or if you have moderate to severe wrinkling and sagging skin, you could be a good candidate for a facelift.
Many men combine facelift surgery with other surgical facial rejuvenation procedures for more comprehensive results, depending on your specific goals.
Your Facelift Experience
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The first step is to sit down with Dr. Mariotti, talk about your hopes for your final results, and ask any facelift questions you might have. After listening to your goals and providing a thorough assessment of your needs, Dr. Mariotti will create a customized treatment plan and discuss your facelift options with you.
Your facial plastic surgery will be performed at our surgery center and typically takes just a few hours to complete the procedure.
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Before & After
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Before, During, and After
What To Expect Before a Facelift
Before your facelift, you’ll meet with Dr. Mariotti for a detailed consultation to review your goals, medical history, and skin condition. He’ll explain your surgical options, provide tailored recommendations, and answer all your questions. You’ll also receive clear pre-op instructions, including which medications or supplements to avoid and when to stop smoking. This thorough preparation helps ensure a safe procedure and the best possible healing. Dr. Mariotti’s process reflects his dedication to both patient safety and beautifully natural-looking results.
What To Expect During a Facelift
Your facelift will be performed under general anesthesia at the Premier Surgery Center with a board-certified anesthesiologist on-site. Dr. Mariotti makes discreet incisions around the hairline and ears to access deeper facial tissues. He repositions the underlying muscle and tissue, removes excess fat, and trims sagging skin. When necessary, a small incision under the chin may further refine the neck area. The skin is then re-draped for a smooth, lifted appearance. Throughout the entire procedure, Dr. Mariotti prioritizes your comfort and safety while using advanced techniques to achieve the most natural and lasting results possible.
What To Expect After a Facelift
Most patients stay one night at the Premier Surgery Center following surgery. Swelling and bruising are common for the first few days, but you’ll receive specific instructions and medications to help manage discomfort. You can typically resume light activity within two weeks, though it may take a few months for swelling to fully resolve and results to settle. Sutures are mostly dissolvable, and dressings are removed within a few days. You’ll begin to see your refreshed look take shape in just 10 to 14 days, with improvements continuing over time.
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Facelift for Men FAQs
Most importantly, be sure to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon who has ample experience performing facelift and other facial plastic surgeries. Ask to see before and after photos of facelifts performed in the past to get a better idea of the quality of results that you can expect to get yourself.
Everyone will heal at a different pace, but most men feel confident going back to work and out in public within 1 to 2 weeks after their facelift.
No, a facelift won’t address your eye area. Instead, this procedure focuses on your mid and lower face. If you have cosmetic concerns around your eyes as well as other areas of your face, a combination facelift and BOTOX® Cosmetic or eyelid surgery may help you see the best results.
Dr. Mariotti asks that you avoid smoking for several weeks before and after your facelift for multiple reasons. First, smoking can increase your risk of complications during and after surgery. Secondly, tobacco use can slow your body’s healing process and therefore hinder the quality of your results.
With healthy lifestyle choices such as staying out of the sun, not smoking, eating right and using the right skincare products, your facelift results can last for many years to come before a touch-up might be needed.
A facelift sets back visible signs of aging by several years, but the natural aging process continues. Maintaining a consistent skincare routine, protecting your skin from sun exposure, and following a healthy lifestyle will help extend and preserve your results.Â
Yes. A facelift for men is specifically designed to improve the jawline, reduce jowls, and tighten the neck in one comprehensive procedure. The result is a cleaner, more defined profile that maintains a natural and masculine appearance.Â
Facelift results often last 10 years or longer. Many men choose to maintain their results with professional skincare, BOTOX®, or dermal fillers to address minor changes as they age and keep their appearance looking refreshed.Â
Avoid smoking, maintain a stable weight, use daily sun protection, and follow a medical-grade skincare regimen. These habits play a key role in preserving your facelift results and overall skin quality.Â
Factors such as smoking, diabetes, or prior radiation can impact healing and surgical outcomes. Dr. Mariotti carefully evaluates your health history to ensure your facelift procedure is both safe and tailored to your individual needs.Â
*Information for education only, not meant as a guarantee of results. Your results may vary. Unless otherwise noted, images on this site are of models.
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