At Higdon Plastic Surgery, I combine expert training with a passion for compassionate care to help my patients rediscover their most youthful, confident selves. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in advanced facelift procedures, including the Delta Facelift—a technique I learned from my mentor and now teach to others.
Facelifts are among the most transformative surgeries in aesthetic medicine, yet misinformation about them abounds. Let’s explore some of the most common myths and the facts behind them so you can make an informed, empowered decision about your facial rejuvenation journey.
Myth #1: Facelifts Make You Look Unnatural
This is one of the most enduring misconceptions, but it's far from reality when modern techniques are used. Today’s facelifts are designed to lift and support the deeper layers of the face, not just the skin. By restoring volume and contour through advanced methods like the Delta Facelift, my patients can achieve refreshed, youthful results that look completely natural.
Here’s how this approach makes a difference:
- Modern techniques lift deeper layers, not just the skin
- Volume restoration ensures facial balance and softness
- Results enhance, rather than alter, your natural features
Myth #2: Facelifts Are Only For People Over 60
While facelifts remain popular among older adults, many people in their 40s and 50s are choosing this procedure to address early signs of aging. Acting sooner rather than later can actually provide more natural results and extend the time between future interventions.
Consider the benefits of earlier treatment:
- Younger patients often achieve more subtle, natural outcomes
- Early treatment can delay more dramatic interventions later
- Facelifts complement preventative aesthetic plans
Myth #3: Recovery Is Extremely Painful And Difficult
Recovery doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Thanks to my multimodal analgesia approach, which minimizes the use of narcotics, discomfort is usually mild and well-managed. Most patients resume light activities within a couple of weeks and enjoy steady improvements each day.
Here’s what to expect:
- Multimodal pain management reduces discomfort
- Most return to daily activity within two weeks
- Swelling and bruising improve steadily with time
Myth #4: Non-Surgical Treatments Can Give The Same Results
Fillers and BOTOX have their place, but they can’t match what a surgical facelift can do. Facelifts go beyond surface-level fixes by lifting underlying structures and tightening loose skin—something no injection or device can replicate. When deeper aging changes are present, surgery is often the only way to achieve dramatic, long-lasting results.
Here’s why surgery stands apart:
- Surgical facelifts target deeper tissues and sagging
- Results last significantly longer than non-surgical treatments
- Surgery can be combined with other procedures for full rejuvenation
Myth #5: Facelifts Are Just About Vanity
For many of my patients, a facelift is about feeling as vibrant on the outside as they do on the inside. It’s about reclaiming confidence, improving self-image, and aligning appearance with how they truly feel. It’s not vanity—it’s empowerment.
Many patients experience the following benefits:
- Increased confidence and empowerment
- Alignment between outer appearance and inner youth
- Emotional well-being often improves alongside physical results
Discover Personalized Rejuvenation at Higdon Plastic Surgery
My approach to facelifts is rooted in expert knowledge and compassionate care. As a former faculty member and fellowship director at Vanderbilt and an internationally recognized leader in aesthetic surgery, I bring world-class skill to every procedure. At Higdon Plastic Surgery, my patients benefit from a concierge-level experience, personalized treatment planning, and results that look refreshingly natural.
If you’re considering a facelift, schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward renewed confidence with a surgeon who truly understands your goals and your journey.
