Facial Plastic Surgery
Personalized Facial Rejuvenation Options in St. Louis, MO
What Is Facial Plastic Surgery?
At West County Plastic Surgeons, we tailor facial plastic surgery in St. Louis to your anatomy, goals, and lifestyle. Whether you’re considering lifting for face concerns such as jowls, lax cheeks, neck banding, or eyelid heaviness, we offer solutions ranging from a facelift and neck lift to minimally invasive and non-surgical facelift options. Our board-certified plastic surgeons—Dr. Terry Myckatyn, Dr. Marissa Tenenbaum, and Dr. Trina Ebersole—focus on balanced, natural-looking improvement. Together, we discuss face plastic surgery techniques, including surgical facelift plans and adjuncts like eyelid surgery, to refine contours and restore definition.
Ready to explore options for facial plastic surgery? Contact our St. Louis, MO office at (314) 996-8800 to schedule a consultation and learn which facial plastic surgery or non-surgical plan fits your goals.
Facial Plastic Surgery: From Subtle to Significant
Surgical Facelift Techniques
A surgical facelift addresses deeper support layers for longer-lasting contour. We frequently perform SMAS lifting to reposition descended facial structures, soften marionette lines, and define the jawline. Depending on your needs, we may recommend a mid-facelift to elevate the cheeks, a face tuck–style limited incision approach for carefully selected patients, or combine a facelift with a neck lift in St. Louis to smooth the neck and sharpen the angle under the chin. During your visit, we review facelift before and after details so you can understand likely changes, incision placement, and scar care. We personalize every facial plastic surgery plan so results look refreshed—not “done.”
Non-Surgical Facelift Options
If you’re not ready for facial plastic surgery or want to maintain results after a procedure, we offer non-surgical facelift strategies. These can include energy-based skin tightening, injectable contouring, and facial threading for mild skin laxity. While non-surgical options can lift and firm in a subtle way with little downtime, facial plastic surgery typically delivers more comprehensive and longer-duration improvement. We’ll help you compare benefits, limitations, and maintenance for each path so you can choose confidently.
Facial Plastic Surgery Recovery, Risks, and Candidacy
Who is a Good Candidate?
Candidates for facial plastic surgery are typically non-smokers in good health who want to address one or more of the following:
- Jowls or lower-face laxity
- Flattened or descended cheeks
- Neck banding or fullness
- Deep folds around the mouth or along the jawline
We evaluate skin quality, bone structure, and your medical history to recommend the most effective plan.
Before & After
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*Results may vary.
View Patient ResultsFacelift or Mini Facelift Recovery Time
Most facial plastic surgery patients return to routine, non-strenuous activities one to two weeks after a mini facelift and about two weeks after a standard surgical facelift, with residual swelling and tightness improving over several weeks. Light exercise often resumes in two to three weeks, while full activity typically resumes by four to six weeks. We provide detailed facial plastic surgery instructions to support comfortable healing and long-term scar maturity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Facelift cost varies based on the surgical technique (such as SMAS lifting or a limited incision approach), whether a neck lift or eyelid surgery is added, anesthesia, and facility fees. Eye lift cost (blepharoplasty) is influenced by whether the upper lids, lower lids, or both are treated, and by the complexity of the plan. After a personalized assessment, we provide a clear, written estimate and discuss financing options. Facial plastic surgery prices vary by region; we serve patients from St. Louis, MO and throughout Missouri.
“Face tuck” is an informal term sometimes used for a smaller, limited-incision lift. A surgical facelift typically reshapes deeper tissues (the SMAS) for more comprehensive, longer-lasting improvement. We’ll advise whether a limited approach, mid-facelift, or full facelift is better for your anatomy and goals.
Our aim is a rested, refined version of you. During consultation for facial plastic surgery, we review facelift before and after details from patients with similar features to help set realistic expectations. Individual results vary based on anatomy, skin quality, and the specific technique used.
Take the next step with facial plastic surgery in St. Louis, MO, at West County Plastic Surgeons. Call our office at (314) 996-8800 or message us online to discuss facial plastic surgery, such as a facelift, or non-surgical options and build a plan that fits your timeline.
