Facelift in Chicago

Facelift (rhytidectomy) performed by board-certified Northwestern University plastic surgeons at the Streeterville campus to address jowling, mid-face descent, deep nasolabial folds, and neck laxity. The procedure repositions the SMAS layer and re-drapes skin through incisions placed at the hairline and around the ear. Local sedation or general anesthesia with an approximately 24-hour hospital stay for more extensive cases. Neck lifts, brow lifts, and blepharoplasty are frequently combined in the same surgical session.

Dr. Thomas Mustoe's signature deep plane facelift repositions deep facial tissues for long-lasting, natural-looking rejuvenation. The practice offers the full range — mini facelift, mid facelift, and full facelift with neck lift — all performed at a private surgical center steps from the Magnificent Mile consultation office. Procedures are individually tailored and may be combined with brow lift or blepharoplasty for comprehensive facial renewal.

The practice offers both full facelift surgery and the proprietary Quiet Lift mini-facelift, a technique that uses small incisions near the ears to access and tighten the underlying facial tissue, remove excess skin, and frequently combine the correction with filler placement for comprehensive rejuvenation. The Quiet Lift is designed for three to five days of recovery time, with swelling largely resolved within one week and full recovery in two to three weeks. Neck lift surgery is also available as a standalone or combined procedure. All facial surgery is performed by Dr. Steven Dayan or Dr. Benjamin P. Caughlin.

Deep plane facelift performed by Dr. David Hill MD to address facial aging in the mid-face, jowls, and neck. $13,300–$24,700. Four to six hour surgery repositions the SMAS layer and facial retaining ligaments for natural-appearing, long-lasting rejuvenation. Most comprehensive surgical approach to facial aging, associated with results lasting ten or more years. Lakeview Chicago.

Dr. Horn performs full facelifts, mini facelifts, brow lifts, and neck lifts to address skin laxity, jowling, mid-face descent, and neck banding. Incisions are placed within natural contours near the ears and hairline. The underlying facial musculature is repositioned and secured before any skin is removed, producing results that look refreshed rather than stretched. Both in-person and virtual consultations are offered at the River North clinic.

Dr. Jacob Bloom performs deep plane facelift and neck lift surgery at his Gold Coast Chicago practice, addressing lower facial descent, jowling, and neck laxity through musculature tightening, excess skin removal, and liposuction where indicated. Procedures typically last two to five hours under IV sedation on an outpatient basis. Recovery involves bruising peaking at 24 to 48 hours, subsiding over approximately two weeks, with most patients returning to work within 10 to 14 days. Neck lift techniques include platysmaplasty for muscle tightening and cervicoplasty for skin excision.

Dr. Caroline Hudson performs deep plane facelifts using SMAS-layer release and ligament repositioning to restore facial volume and contour without surface skin tension. The procedure includes a neck lift and is performed under general anesthesia in a credentialed facility, with all facility and anesthesia fees bundled into the quoted price. Recovery involves approximately two weeks away from work, with final results visible over six to twelve months and longevity of ten or more years.

Dr. Julius Few performs SMAS-based facelift surgery from his John Hancock Center practice in Chicago, offering the standard facelift, deep plane facelift, and mini facelift to address facial descent, jowling, and neck laxity. The deep plane technique lifts the SMAS and the overlying facial soft tissue as a composite, releasing key ligamentous attachments and repositioning tissue along a natural vector with minimal tension on the skin closure. Mini facelift addresses early-stage ageing with smaller incisions. Neck lift can be performed as a standalone or combined procedure. Dr. Few's practice is positioned at the ultra-premium tier of the Chicago market.

Surgical brow lift at Plastic Surgery Chicago by Dr. Robert L. Walton, MD, FACS. Technique options include endoscopic (minimal incision), open coronal, and temporal brow lift — matched to the degree of brow descent and hairline position. Addresses a heavy or descending brow, horizontal forehead creases, and a tired appearance. Results of up to 10 years. Consultation required for pricing.

Dr. George Moynihan offers a full spectrum of facelift techniques: SMAS facelift (7–10 years longevity), deep plane facelift (10–15+ years), mini facelift (approximately 90 minutes, 3–5 year results), and the proprietary Gold Lift. The deep plane technique releases deep facial ligaments and repositions the SMAS layer and cheek fat pads for natural, long-lasting, low-tension results. Recovery involves suture removal at 5–7 days and return to work within 10–14 days.

Surgical facelift performed by Newsweek-recognised plastic surgeon Dr. Parit A. Patel, MD, MBA, FACS at 737 N Michigan Ave on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. The procedure addresses sagging skin, jowling, deepened nasolabial folds, and platysmal laxity through SMAS-based tightening techniques tailored to each patient's degree of facial aging. Mini, traditional, and neck-lift variations are available, and results are associated with lasting five to ten years depending on the individual.

Surgical facelift — traditional, limited-incision, and neck-only variations — performed by Dr. Robert L. Walton, MD, FACS at Plastic Surgery Chicago in the Gold Coast. Dr. Walton's facelift technique addresses SMAS-layer sagging, jowl formation, and mid-face descent. Results documented in patient testimonials at 4–10 years of durability. Consultation required for technique selection and pricing.

Surgical neck lift at Plastic Surgery Chicago by Dr. Robert L. Walton, MD, FACS. Addresses platysmal banding, submental fat, and loose neck skin to restore a defined cervicomental angle. Techniques include platysmaplasty (muscle tightening), cervicoplasty (skin excision), and neck liposuction. Often combined with facelift. U.S. average surgeon fee approximately $10,300. Consultation required.

Full surgical facelift performed by Dr. Michael Epstein, a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of facial surgery experience. The procedure addresses mid-face descent, jowl formation, and neck laxity through SMAS repositioning and excess skin removal. Incisions are placed in the hairline and behind the ears. Surgery takes approximately two hours under monitored sedation with a board-certified anesthesiologist, with overnight observation recommended and a two-week recovery timeline.