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Facelift

Jacksonville Beach, FL

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Facial Refresh & Revitalization

Facelift at Couture Plastic Surgery

Facelift surgery is about restoring definition, not changing who you are. As facial tissues gradually shift over time, the jawline softens, deep skin folds become more noticeable, and loose skin develops around the cheeks and neck. A facelift addresses these changes by repositioning the deeper facial structures and removing excess skin to achieve smoother, more youthful contours.

In Jacksonville Beach, every facelift begins with understanding your goals at Couture Plastic Surgery. Dr. Ashley Jordan creates a personalized treatment plan based on your facial anatomy, skin quality, and the changes that matter most to you. Whether you're considering a traditional facelift, deep plane facelift, mini facelift, or combining surgery with a neck lift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, or fat grafting, your procedure is tailored to create balanced, natural-looking rejuvenation.

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Purpose

Restores youthful facial contours by lifting underlying tissues and removing excess skin.

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Procedure Time

Typically 3-6 hours depending on the surgical plan.

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Recovery

Most patients return to light daily activities within 2-3 weeks.

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Results

Long-lasting facial rejuvenation that continues to settle over several months.a

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A Nuanced Perspective

What is a Facelift?

A facelift is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to improve visible signs of facial aging by repositioning deeper facial tissues and removing excess skin. Rather than simply tightening the skin, modern facelift techniques focus on restoring the underlying support structures, including the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) or deeper facial tissues, depending on the technique selected.

The natural aging process affects everyone differently. Facial fat shifts downward, skin loses elasticity, and collagen production slows over time. Combined with genetics, sun damage, and changes in bone structure, these factors contribute to facial sagging, jowls, loose skin, and deep wrinkles.

During your facelift consultation, Dr. Jordan evaluates your facial anatomy, skin tone, medical history, previous surgeries, and aesthetic goals to recommend the procedure that best fits your needs. Depending on your concerns, your treatment may include a deep-plane facelift, a traditional facelift, a mini facelift, a neck lift, fat grafting, or an eyelid lift to achieve complete facial rejuvenation.

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A Natural Appearance Through Expert Precision

What is the Facelift procedure like?

Your surgical experience begins with a detailed consultation where Dr. Jordan develops a customized surgical plan. She carefully evaluates your facial features, skin quality, facial muscles, underlying tissues, and neck anatomy to determine which facelift technique will provide the most natural result, a decision that depends on mastery of facial rejuvenation techniques and refined surgical techniques.

On the day of surgery, your procedure is performed under general anesthesia in a fully accredited surgical facility. Incisions are typically placed around the ears and within the hairline, where they can be well concealed after healing. When appropriate, a mini-facelift uses shorter incisions for a less invasive approach. Through these incisions, Dr. Jordan carefully lifts and repositions the deeper facial structures before removing excess skin. This approach restores youthful support rather than creating an overly tight appearance.

If needed, excess fat beneath the chin or along the neck may be refined during the same procedure. Fat grafting may also be used to restore volume to areas that have become hollow over time, while eyelid surgery or a brow lift can be performed concurrently for more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Once the tissues have been repositioned and balanced, the incisions are meticulously closed. Patients return home the same day with detailed recovery instructions and continued access to the Couture Plastic Surgery team throughout the healing process.

Patient Preparation and Recovery

Instructions for Facelift Surgery

View our before & after gallery and procedure instructions below.

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Surgery Morning

Before Surgery

  • Nothing to eat or drink after midnight, may brush teeth.
  • Take a shower and wash your hair, and face in the morning.
  • Do not wear any make-up (including mascara and eyeliner). Wash face with baby shampoo when arriving at the surgery center to remove any residual eye makeup.
  • Leave all jewelry at home. Cannot have any metal on your body, so please remove any body piercings.
  • DO NOT WEAR CONTACTS.
  • Clothing: Button-up shirt, sweat pants, socks, shoes (comfortable and easy to walk in).
  • Bring pain medication with you. You will be numb after surgery and may not feel anything. However, the nurses will give you a pain pill prior to discharge to help keep the pain level at a minimum.
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Surgery Night

After Surgery

  • Soft Bland Diet: DO NOT EAT SPICY FOODS, drink plenty of fluids, and nutrition is very important.
  • Start your antibiotics at dinnertime; IF NAUSEATED may start antibiotics the next day.
  • Sleep with head elevated using a recliner or at least 3-4 pillows for a week.
  • Apply ice compresses to neck, chin, and ears every hour for at least 15 minutes for a couple of days. Frequent application of ice compresses decreases swelling and bruising.
  • Face wrap/bandage may be tight and uncomfortable. It is removed the next day.
  • Take pain medication, as you need it; do not try to brave the pain. You will be more comfortable if you keep your pain to a minimum.
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Next 2 weeks

Incision Care

  • Wash hair daily using BABY SHAMPOO. May start as soon as the bandage is removed. Clean incision sites (while shampooing) by gently massaging with your fingers.
  • Towel dry hair-do not use a hairdryer or curling iron.
  • Apply ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT to keep incisions moist (twice daily).
  • You will be supplied with a headband after your bandage is removed. Wear your headband 24 hours a day for at least 1 week, and then at night or as much as possible when you are at home.
  • Expect FACIAL swelling, bruising, lumping, and rippling for about 2 weeks (more or less).
  • May use make-up to cover up bruises after 1 week.
  • Neck muscles will look and feel very tight. This may last up to a month, but improvement is noticeable on a weekly basis. This may cause some difficulty with any neck/head turning.
  • Suture Removal:
  • Chin – (sutures) removed after 1 week post-op
  • Ears-(sutures & staples) removed after 2 weeks post-op.
  • No exercise, heavy lifting, or bending over.
  • Do not color/dye hair until 4 weeks after surgery. May use hairdryer and curling iron after 2 weeks, but be careful. You will have numbness around your ears and may accidentally burn yourself.

Reclaiming Youthful Definition

What conditions does Facelift address?

Facelift surgery can improve many of the visible signs of facial aging, including:

  • Facial sagging
  • Loose facial skin
  • Deep skin folds around the nose and mouth
  • Jowls
  • Loss of jawline definition
  • Double chin caused by tissue descent
  • Loose skin along the neck
  • Facial volume loss (when combined with fat grafting)
  • Overall facial aging
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Defined Confidence

What are the benefits of a Facelift?

For many patients, facelift surgery offers more than smoother skin. It restores facial balance, helps your appearance better reflect how you feel, and can strengthen self-esteem and confidence in social settings.

Benefits may include:

  • Firmer facial contours
  • Improved jawline definition
  • Smoother neck contours
  • Reduced jowls
  • Softened deep wrinkles and folds
  • Removal of excess skin
  • A more youthful appearance
  • Long-lasting facial rejuvenation
  • Natural-looking results that preserve facial expression

Because every face ages differently, Dr. Jordan tailors each facelift to your anatomy rather than following a standard formula. The goal is a refreshed look that still unmistakably looks like you.

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When The Time Feels Right

Am I a candidate for a Facelift?

You may be a candidate for facelift surgery if you have noticeable signs of aging, such as facial sagging, loose skin, deep folds, or changes in your jawline that cannot be corrected with nonsurgical treatments alone.

Ideal candidates are generally in good health, with skin elasticity often mattering more than age alone when evaluating candidacy, do not smoke or are willing to stop during recovery, have realistic expectations, and want lasting improvement rather than temporary maintenance. During your consultation, Dr. Jordan reviews your medical conditions, medications, and treatment goals to determine the safest and most appropriate approach. A nonsurgical facelift may be a better fit for patients seeking temporary improvement rather than surgery.

Get in Touch

We look forward to meeting you.

Thank you for visiting our site. Call (904) 249-2580 to schedule your complimentary consultation or contact us at info@facesonly.com for more information.

We offer two convenient locations in Jacksonville Beach and Amelia Island. Financing is also available through CareCredit, making it easier to move forward with the care you want.

Interested in our services? We’re here to help!

We want to know your exact needs so we can provide the perfect solution. Look and feel better today!

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Embracing Each Step

Facelift Recovery

Swelling and bruising are expected during the first two weeks after facelift surgery, with gradual improvement each day. Most patients feel comfortable returning to social activities within two to three weeks, although subtle swelling can continue to improve for several months.

Sleeping with your head elevated, avoiding strenuous activity, and following your personalized aftercare instructions help minimize swelling and support healing. Couture Plastic Surgery remains closely involved throughout recovery, providing guidance and follow-up visits so you always know what to expect.

A Confidence Evolution

Facelift Results

Initial improvements become visible as swelling decreases over the first several weeks. As healing continues, the repositioned facial tissues settle naturally, revealing smoother contours, a more defined jawline, and a refreshed, youthful appearance that doesn't look overdone.

While the natural aging process continues, facelift surgery effectively turns back the clock by addressing existing facial aging. Results often last ten years or longer, depending on genetics, skin quality, sun exposure, and lifestyle. Many patients choose to maintain their results over time with medical-grade skincare, laser resurfacing, or injectable treatments.

Luxury Meets Trust

Why Choose Couture Plastic Surgery for a Facelift?

Choosing facelift surgery in Jacksonville Beach is a deeply personal decision, and your experience matters just as much as your outcome. At Couture Plastic Surgery, you'll receive attentive, individualized care from your first consultation through your final follow-up appointment.

Dr. Ashley Jordan brings facial plastic expertise, advanced surgical training, and a thoughtful, patient-centered approach that prioritizes natural-looking results. Facelifts remain a core procedure across the specialty, with 90% of AAFPRS surgeons performing them annually since 2019, and Dr. Jordan’s work as a facelift surgeon reflects that focused experience within facial cosmetic surgery. Every surgical plan is customized to your facial anatomy and goals, never a one-size-fits-all technique. Supported by a boutique team known for exceptional communication and genuine relationships, patients experience the personalized care that has defined this Jacksonville Beach practice for decades, while looking confidently toward its next chapter.

Facelift Frequently Asked Questions

Most facelift procedures take between three and six hours, depending on whether additional procedures such as a neck lift, brow lift, or eyelid surgery are performed.

Yes. Modern facelift techniques focus on repositioning the deeper tissues instead of simply tightening the skin. The goal is to create a refreshed look that still reflects you.

Yes. Many patients combine facelift surgery with neck lift surgery, eyelid surgery, brow lift surgery, laser resurfacing, or fat grafting for more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Although the natural aging process continues, facelift results often last ten years or longer. Healthy lifestyle habits and good skincare can help maintain your outcome for many years.