NYC Facelift

Premiere plastic surgery and concierge patient care that is personalized, modern, and sophisticated.

The Maman Plastic Surgery Difference

Dr. Maman and his skilled team collaborate throughout the introduction, examination and planning process to achieve optimal results, personalized for you.

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90 Minute Consultation with Dr. Maman includes

Thorough review of your medical history
In-depth physical assessment performed by Dr. Maman
Comprehensive and detailed operative plans
Review of cost, accommodations and follow up visits
Scheduling of surgery

Meet Dr. Daniel Maman

Dr. Daniel Maman is a Harvard fellowship-trained and board-certified plastic surgeon specialized in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, body, and face.

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Meet Dr. Daniel Y. Maman, Board-Certified NYC Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Maman completed a Harvard fellowship as well as a 6-year plastic surgery residency at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He has appeared on The New York Times Top Doctors and Super Doctors in Plastic Surgery lists.

Dr. Maman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Whether your reasons for breast lift surgery are personal, clinical, or both, you deserve an experienced surgeon who is a partner in your care.

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What is a Facelift?

Changes to the face are a natural part of the aging process. A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that can fix sagging skin around the neck, jaw, cheeks, and eyes as well as restore lost volume and fullness to the cheeks.

Common reasons to seek a facelift include:

Feeling your face reflects the age you are, not the age you feel
Working in an industry that values and rewards youth over experience
Finding that invasive procedures like fillers and Botox no longer deliver the same results

What a Facelift Can & Can’t Do

Skin laxity, or drooping skin, increases with age due to a decrease in collagen production and skin elasticity.

A facelift surgery tightens drooping skin from the jowls and neck to redefine the angles of the jaw, cheekbones, and mouth. Facelifts can also address stubborn fat deposits around the chin and neck. This combined lifting effect can make you look refreshed and oftentimes several years younger.

Because a facelift will not do anything to reduce forehead lines and sagging brows or eyelids, many patients combine facelift surgery with other cosmetic procedures like skin resurfacing, injectables, facial implants, brow lifts, or blepharoplasty.

Facelift vs. Mini-Facelift

In a full facelift, an incision is made at the temple just inside the hairline and is continued down past the ear, ending in the hair behind the ear. For patients with significant creping of the skin of the neck, another incision is made under the chin to tighten the skin of the neck.

A mini-facelift uses basically the same incision but shortens its length at the temple and behind the ear. A mini-facelift will only lift the mid-face, not the neck or jowls, but the recovery time is shorter than it is with a full facelift. A mini-facelift also delivers natural-looking results that last about half as long as a full facelift, but pair well with injectables and fillers.

In both cases, scarring is minimal, and incisions become barely noticeable over time or blend into your hairline. Both procedures also use strategic bandaging post-operatively to reduce swelling and speed recovery.

How do I know which procedure is right for me?

Choosing a full vs. a mini-facelift depends on several factors including age, health, skin laxity, and cosmetic goals.

Mini-facelift candidates usually:

Are older than 45
Have good skin elasticity
Experience only mild-to-moderate skin laxity

Full facelift candidates usually:

Are older than 40 or have experienced significant weight loss
Have decreased skin elasticity due to reduced collagen production, smoking, and other environmental factors
Experience moderate-to-severe skin laxity with pronounced jowls and/or sagging skin of the face and neck

Fat Transfers

Your plastic surgeon may recommend a fat transfer (or fat grafting) facelift instead of or in addition to a mini- or full facelift.

In this procedure, the surgeon will remove a small amount of fat from somewhere on your body, purify it, and use micro-cannulas to place the fat in sagging or sunken areas of the face. While fat grafting does not actually lift the drooping skin on your face, the increased volume can help restore a more fresh-faced look.

The Procedure

We make sure you have the information you need to feel informed about your decision, from your inquiry about our practice through the consultation and recovery.

Consultation

The first step is a thorough, collaborative consultation. Before surgery, we provide:

60- to 90-minute in-depth initial consultations with a complete medical history review and physical assessment by Dr. Maman
Multiple pre-op visits to answer all your questions
Specialized surgery coordinators to help you navigate scheduling, financial, and insurance processes

Surgery

Once you have decided to move forward with surgery, we emphasize convenience, comfort, and a smooth recovery. This includes:

Convenient NYC operating facilities
Luxury recovery room options at NYC hotels
Complimentary, custom post-operative support garments and scar treatment regimens
Attentive and routine aftercare visits

Results & Recovery

We take every measure to provide the highest degree of comfort for our patients throughout their facelift procedure and recovery.

We schedule multiple pre-op appointments to make sure that our patients are fully informed and know exactly what to expect from the procedure. We also stay in close contact during the pre-op period in order to ensure that each patient receives prompt and personalized care.

Once surgery is complete, local patients have the option to recover at home in NYC or in one of our luxury recovery rooms located in select hotels in the city. Recovery timelines vary depending on procedure, and our thorough aftercare options ensure optimized recovery and results.

For more information, read our FAQs below.

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Facelift FAQs

How much do you charge for a facelift procedure?

Because we customize treatment plans for each patient, pricing can vary based on the type and combination of procedures you have. During your initial consultation, Dr. Maman conducts a detailed assessment of your goals. Afterward, you will receive an itemized price quote to help you make your decision.

Am I a good candidate for a facelift?

Although meeting with Dr. Maman is the best way to determine if you are a good candidate for a facelift, you are likely a good candidate if the skin on your face is reasonably flexible and you are generally healthy. Patients who do not smoke and have limited sun damage usually see the best results, but almost all patients see significant improvement in structure and appearance.

At what age should I consider getting a facelift?

There is no “right” age for a facelift. Your own desires and your skin’s genetic age are more important to your decision process than your chronological age. With the advancements in facial cosmetic procedures, Dr. Maman can work with you to find the right combination of procedures and techniques to deliver the results you want.

Will a facelift help reduce lines around my eyes and forehead?

Facelifts only affect the skin below your eyes, so things like crow’s feet, “eleven” lines between your eyebrows, and drooping eyelids will change after a facelift. But do not let that keep you from a facelift. It is common to combine several procedures with a full facelift.

Will any of my hair be shaved for facelift surgery?

Small amounts of hair are shaved before incisions are made in your hairline, but after your skin is lifted, redraped, and tightened, the shaved area and excess skin are removed.

Will a facelift make my face numb?

It is common to experience numbness at any surgical site. Facelifts are no different. Post-surgical numbness in the skin of your cheek and/or neck is not unusual, but feeling usually returns within a few months.

Will my facelift be permanent?

Yes and no. A facelift will not halt the signs of aging, and your skin will continue to change as you get older. But as you age, you will still look up to 10 years younger than if you had not had a facelift.

Where will my surgery be performed?

Dr. Maman usually performs facelift surgeries at an in-office, AAAASF-certified facility or an outpatient ambulatory surgery center (ASC). He also has operating privileges at Mount Sinai Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, and Englewood Hospital. We work with you to select the best facility for your needs.

How long does a facelift take?

Facelift surgery usually takes three to four hours and can be performed under IV sedation or general anesthesia. If you are combining your facelift with other procedures, your total time in the operating room may be longer.

What can I expect after surgery?

Dr. Maman requires his facelift patients to spend a minimum of one night with a private duty care nurse. This nurse will be there when you wake up from surgery, escort you to your home or hotel, and stay overnight to monitor your vitals, manage drainage from your surgical sites, and maintain your comfort levels. If you would prefer, your nurse will be available to stay with you for additional days and nights. It is normal to have bruising, swelling, and tenderness for the first week after surgery.

What is recovery like from facelift surgery?

A good surgeon will require you to stay under medical supervision, usually with a trained nurse, for the first 24 hours after your procedure. The most common side effects experienced after facelift surgery include swelling, bruising, and numbness.

Some patients require prescription pain medication for the first few days, but after two weeks you should start to feel better and see results. Most patients can expect about six weeks total recovery time.

When can I work out again after my surgery?

While it is important to remember that feeling better is not the same as being fully healed, most patients can resume light exercise around three to four weeks post-surgery and heavier exercise after six weeks. You should start slowly and gradually increase your intensity to reduce the risk of complications.

Can I combine my facelift with other procedures?

While it depends on what type of procedures you are hoping to combine, the answer is generally yes. Combining procedures can minimize overall recovery time and reduce costs. Dr. Maman works with you to find the best way to achieve your desired results with the least amount of operating time so you can get back to living your life.

Facial implants, brow lifts, eyelid lifts, and rhinoplasties are commonly paired with facelifts.

Will I have to pay for follow-up visits after my surgery?

Because we value our patients’ health and satisfaction above everything else, we do not charge for post-operative visits, whether they are part of your detailed follow-up plan during the first year after surgery or are the annual visits that we recommend to ensure your results are maintained.

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