Is a Male Facelift Painful?

You will experience some moderate discomfort following your facelift procedure. Dr. Ackerman will prescribe oral medication to help control the pain.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

You will begin with a consultation at our Newport Beach practice, followed by a surgical session. After the operation, you will need to return to the office periodically for check-in appointments, during which Dr. Ackerman will monitor your progress and healing.

How Long Until I See Results?

You can expect long-lasting results that will enhance your facial appearance and highlight your new contours. Final results will become apparent after all swelling and bruising have dissipated, typically after six weeks. Most incisions are placed discreetly along your hairline. Any visible scarring that does occur can be hidden with makeup, hats, or scarves and will fade over time. Although facelift surgery provides long-lasting results, the natural aging process will still occur. To maintain your results, you should stick to a healthy lifestyle, which includes a well-balanced diet and no smoking.

How Soon Can I Travel After a Male Facelift?

After your facelift, you can travel about 7-14 days later, depending on the extent of your surgery and the distance and mode of transportation. Driving can be resumed earlier, and flying should be postponed longer, as cabin pressure can increase the risk of complications such as bleeding, swelling, and blood clots.

What Are the Risks Associated with a Male Facelift?

As with most surgical procedures, there may be complications associated with male facelift surgery. These include: Anesthesia risks Infection Bleeding/hematoma Poor wound healing Skin loss Prolonged swelling Skin irregularities

Male Facelift

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Masculine Facial Rejuvenation

Introduction to Male Facelift

Over the years, men have started to take an interest in plastic surgery to maintain their youthful appearance. Dr. Boris M. Ackerman is one of a few plastic surgeons who specialize in male facelift surgery.

Facial signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, and saggy skin, can make a man look older than he is or feels, which often negatively affects his self-esteem. Fortunately, facelift surgery is not just for women. Dr. Ackerman has devised a process that provides his male patients with many options for facial rejuvenation surgery. Some patients choose just eyelid surgery or a neck lift, while some choose a complete transformation that can make them look much younger and more revitalized. When done properly, these surgical procedures create very natural facial features.

Dr. Ackerman serves patients in Newport Beach and the greater Orange County area, yet many also travel from across the country seeking his superior skill.

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What is a Male Facelift?

A male facelift is a surgical procedure that tightens the skin and muscles of the lower face and neck to reverse signs of aging, including jowling, sagging skin, a poorly defined jawline, deep folds, and wrinkles. It is specifically designed to preserve masculine features, such as a strong, angular jawline, and accommodate male facial hair and thicker skin.

The male facelift strategically plans around existing beard lines and natural creases to ensure surgical scars remain hidden without altering facial hair growth.

The best time for most men to undergo facelift surgery is in their 50s, when common signs of facial aging, such as jowls and sagging cheeks, become more noticeable. However, everyone ages at different rates, so it is best to schedule a consultation to determine the most appropriate procedure for your needs.

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Male Facelift?

If you are in the Newport Beach or greater Orange County area and have some or all of the following characteristics, you may be a great candidate for a male facelift:

You are male
Drooping, heavy skin or fatty areas beneath the chin and jawline
Loose, folding skin, commonly called a “turkey neck,” and vertical muscle banding
Deep creases or frown lines
Lost volume or a sunken, deflated appearance
Realistic expectations
Do not smoke
Overall good health

What Are the Benefits of a Male Facelift?

Our Newport Beach patients have benefited from our male facelift procedure in several ways, including:

Rejuvenation of masculine contours
A more youthful appearance, reducing drooping facial and neck structures
Removal of aging skin, fatty layers, and muscles
Improved definition in the neck, jawline, and face
Tighter skin
Improved self-esteem

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How to Begin Your Male Facelift Journey

Every patient has unique facial structures that are evaluated before a facelift plan is developed during a consultation at Dr. Ackerman’s office in Newport Beach. During your consultation, Dr. Ackerman will determine the best option for your surgery depending on your facial anatomy and the amount of correction needed, including the following:

Which areas of skin need to be addressed
The degree of ptosis (sagging) in the facial muscles
How fat and volume are distributed across the face

You and Dr. Ackerman will also have an in-depth conversation about:

Your aesthetic goals
Your medical history
The type of facelift and any additional procedures
A personalized treatment plan that will best accomplish your goals

What to Expect on the Day of Male Facelift Surgery

Your male facelift surgery will take place at our Newport Beach clinic, where you had your consultation. When you get to the clinic, our team will welcome you and have you sign consent forms to check in.

Dr. Ackerman will go over the procedure again to make sure you are on the same page. To ensure you are comfortable during the procedure and do not feel any pain, you will be given anesthesia. When the anesthesia sets in, Dr. Ackerman will create the incisions along marked lines, paying close attention to the incision placement along your hairline and behind your ears. Men with thin hair or a receding hairline may be more limited in their incision options if they wish to avoid visible scars.

After the incisions are made, Dr. Ackerman will carefully reposition and redistribute fat under the skin to restore volume to your face. Your facial muscles are then lifted and tightened, and excess skin is removed. The remaining skin is then redraped over your face, and sutures are used to close the incisions.

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Combining My Male Facelift with Other Procedures

Many of our Newport Beach patients add at least one other procedure to their male facelift. You will discuss the possible options with Dr. Ackerman during your consultation and how each one can help further accomplish your aesthetic goals.

The neck lift is frequently combined because it helps provide a smooth transition between the face and neck. This combination ensures you don’t have uneven or disproportionate features between the neck and face.

Male Facelift Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Male Facelift Care

Following your procedure, swelling and bruising will occur but should resolve after a few days. Be sure to avoid all strenuous activities for at least two weeks. Your wounds should be fully healed six weeks after your surgery.

You will need to return to our Newport Beach office for a series of follow-up appointments. During these appointments, Dr. Ackerman will check your progress, change or remove bandages, and monitor your comfort level.

How Much Does a Male Facelift Cost in Newport Beach, CA?

The cost of a male facelift in Newport Beach and Orange County usually looks different for each patient. The cost is determined by several factors, resulting in a one-of-a-kind price. These factors include the type of facelift, the severity of the signs of aging, and the number of additional procedures.

Contact our office to schedule a consultation to learn how much your male facelift will cost.

Why Choose Dr. Ackerman?

Boris M. Ackerman, M.D., is a world-renowned, Board-certified plastic surgeon based in Newport Beach. He has over 30 years of experience helping patients achieve total facial rejuvenation with a male facelift and several other complex plastic surgery procedures. Through his education and training at established universities and medical centers, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dartmouth Medical School, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Ohio State University, Dr. Ackerman has developed extensive knowledge and expertise in facelift techniques and achieving natural-looking results.

Dr. Ackerman is affiliated with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), and has QUAD-A Accreditation.

Male Facelift FAQ’S

You can expect long-lasting results that will enhance your facial appearance and highlight your new contours. Final results will become apparent after all swelling and bruising have dissipated, typically after six weeks.

Most incisions are placed discreetly along your hairline. Any visible scarring that does occur can be hidden with makeup, hats, or scarves and will fade over time.

Although facelift surgery provides long-lasting results, the natural aging process will still occur. To maintain your results, you should stick to a healthy lifestyle, which includes a well-balanced diet and no smoking.
As with most surgical procedures, there may be complications associated with male facelift surgery. These include:
- Anesthesia risks
- Infection
- Bleeding/hematoma
- Poor wound healing
- Skin loss
- Prolonged swelling
- Skin irregularities

Patient Reviews

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Life changing facelift!

Dr. Ackerman did a deep plane facelift, a lip lift, and a brow lift on me. I was about to turn 60 and I figured it would be now or never. I have struggled with a thin face and started having substantial sagging and Fillers were beginning to make me look unnatural and pillowy. I am thrilled to be able to say that I couldn’t be happier.
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Amazing Experience

Immediately after seeing 3 other plastic surgeons for consultation, my parents and I knew Dr. Ackerman was the surgeon for us. He has an amazing and trustworthy staff, who we felt very welcomed by. When we met with him so he could give me a consultation for my nose, he was very honest about some of the setbacks that may come with my particular surgery.
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Excellent results and experience!

I couldn’t be happier with my experience with Dr. Boris Ackerman and his team! I came to him for a facelift, eyebrow lift, and a revision rhinoplasty, and from start to finish, everything exceeded my expectations. Dr. Ackerman is not only incredibly skilled and precise, but he also has an artistic eye that made all the difference in my results.
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Like refreshed versions of themselves

Dr. Ackerman is an exceptional surgeon. I had reviewed his before-and-after photos beforehand, and it was clear that his patients looked like refreshed versions of themselves—not like entirely different people. That was exactly the outcome I wanted, and it’s exactly what I received.

– Linda L
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That decision exceeded every expectation.

“I absolutely love Dr Boris Ackerman. I cannot recommend my plastic surgeon highly enough. He performed my original facelift when I was 45, and 20 years later, I trusted him again for an updated procedure—and that decision exceeded every expectation.” Mary R

Schedule Your Consultation

Are you ready to take the first step toward facial rejuvenation at Boris M. Ackerman, M.D.? Schedule a consultation at our Newport Beach, Orange County, CA, clinic by calling (949) 759-3284 or visiting our online portal.

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