Category Archives: Facelift

Parker Center for Plastic Surgery

Can a Facelift Make Others Perceive You as Younger & More Successful? Study Says Yes

If you’re considering facelift surgery to address jowling, sagging skin and facial wrinkles, you probably expect the procedure will help you feel more youthful, refreshed and better about your appearance—and you’re right. The vast majority of patients are thrilled to look in the mirror and see a younger version of themselves—and the resulting confidence boost …

Parker Center for Plastic Surgery

Are Stem Cell Facelifts Just Marketing Hype? Dr. Paul M. Parker Comments on the Controversy

A traditional facelift is a surgical procedure that focuses on the lower two-thirds of the face and the neck. It includes making incisions and removing excess loose skin.  Better facelifts include tightening and suspending the submusculoaponeurotic (known as a “SMAS” facelift) tissues. Some higher quality facelifts also include injections of fat, in recent years, to …

Woman after facelift procedure (model).

Why Modern Facelifts Look More Natural (Updated 2026)

Modern facelift techniques create more natural-looking, longer-lasting results than procedures performed decades ago. By repositioning the deeper facial tissues rather than simply tightening the skin, today's facelift procedures address sagging in the cheeks, jawline, and neck while preserving natural facial expression. Research suggests that patients continue to look younger than they did before surgery, even …

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