Male Facelift in NYC

Murray Hill Plastic Surgery in NYC offers male facelift procedures to help men rejuvenate their facial appearance while maintaining masculine features. Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Sabry, delivers natural-looking results that help restore a youthful, refreshed look without feminizing the face. Read more to find essential information about the procedure, candidacy, recovery, results, and typical costs in New York.

Male Facelift
in NYC

Table of Contents

What Is a Male Facelift?

Male Facelift vs. Neck Lift: Which Do You Need?

What Are Excess Fat Deposits and How Do They Affect the Face?

Types of Male Facelifts

Male Facelift Consultation

Male Facelift Procedure

Male Facelift Recovery and Results

Complementary Procedures

Who Is a Good Candidate?

Benefits of a Male Facelift Procedure

Cost of Male Facelifts in NYC

Murray Hill Plastic Surgery Is a Trusted Choice for Facial Plastic Surgery

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What Is a Male Facelift?

A male facelift is a facial rejuvenation surgery specifically designed to address the aging concerns of men. Unlike traditional facelifts that may cater to female facial structure and aesthetics, a male facelift is customized to preserve strong jawlines, avoid overly tight or “pulled” appearances, and minimize visible scarring, especially around sideburns and beard areas. The goal is to combat sagging skin, deep creases, and jowls, while maintaining a sharp, masculine profile. While many patients seek male facelifts to address specific concerns like deep nasolabial folds and sagging cheeks, the procedure can comprehensively rejuvenate the entire face.

Male Facelift vs. Neck Lift:
Which Do You Need?

While both procedures target signs of aging in the lower face and neck, there are important distinctions:

Male Facelift: Focuses on the cheeks, jawline, and lower face, addressing sagging skin, deep folds, and jowls.
Neck Lift: Targets the neck and under-chin area, reducing “turkey neck,” banding, and excess skin or fat.

Some men benefit from combining both procedures for comprehensive rejuvenation. Your consultation will determine which approach—or combination— suits your goals.

What Are Excess Fat Deposits and How Do They Affect the
Face?

Men often develop excess fat deposits along the jawline and under the chin with age. This can soften a once-chiseled appearance, create jowls, and obscure the neck’s contour. Addressing these fat deposits—sometimes in combination with a facelift—restores definition and a more youthful, athletic look. As men age, facial volume loss often compounds these issues, creating a tired or aged appearance that doesn’t reflect how they feel inside. Luckily, these problems can be effectively addressed with a facelift.

Types of Male Facelifts

Men typically benefit from customized facelift approaches that consider their unique facial structure and aging patterns, particularly when addressing deep wrinkles around the mouth and eyes. Common treatment options include:

Traditional Male Facelift

The traditional male facelift is a comprehensive treatment for men with moderate to advanced facial aging. It addresses deep creases, sagging skin, and lax muscles in the cheeks and jawline. Incisions are carefully concealed along natural creases and hairlines to maintain masculine features and minimize visible scars.

Mini Facelift

A mini facelift is a streamlined procedure designed for men who want noticeable rejuvenation with less downtime. It typically focuses on the lower face and jaw, targeting early signs of aging. Ideal for busy professionals, the mini facelift is sometimes called an “executive facelift” and is popular among men in their 40s and 50s.

Deep-Plane Facelift

The deep-plane facelift is an advanced technique that targets the deeper layers of the face, including the muscles and connective tissues, for a more comprehensive and long-lasting lift. Addressing these underlying structures provides a natural, refreshed look without the tight, artificial appearance. This approach is ideal for men with significant aging around the cheeks, jawline, and neck, offering a more subtle and masculine result with minimal visible scarring.

Male Facelift Consultation

Every male facelift journey starts with a thorough, personalized consultation. Together, you will discuss:

Your concerns and desired outcomes.
Medical history and current health.
Facial structure, skin quality, and degree of aging.
The approach for your specific goals, whether that’s a traditional, mini, or laser lift.

Your private consultation at our New York City office provides the perfect opportunity to discuss how cosmetic surgery can help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

A tailored approach is essential. Male facial anatomy, hair patterns, and aesthetic preferences differ from women’s, so techniques are adapted to ensure every result looks masculine and natural. Incisions are planned to work with beard growth and hairlines, and volume is managed to avoid an overdone appearance.

Male Facelift Procedure

A male facelift involves carefully planned steps to restore a youthful and masculine appearance while preserving natural features. The procedure can be customized to address specific concerns, such as sagging skin, deep creases, and jowls. Below is an overview of the typical steps involved in the male facelift process:

Anesthesia

The first step in any male facelift procedure is anesthesia. This is necessary to ensure the patient’s comfort throughout the surgery. Typically, general anesthesia is used, allowing the patient to remain fully asleep and pain-free. In some cases, a local anesthetic combined with sedation may be selected, depending on the complexity of the procedure and the patient’s preference.

Incision Placement

Incisions are strategically placed along natural creases and hairlines to minimize visible scarring. The incisions are typically made around the ears and may extend into the hairline or under the chin, depending on the extent of the procedure. This careful placement ensures that any scarring is discreet and that the male facial structure is preserved.

Lifting and Tightening of Facial Tissues

Once the incisions are made, Dr. Sabry lifts and tightens the underlying facial tissues. This step involves repositioning the muscles and removing excess skin to smooth out deep creases, sagging cheeks, and jowls. The goal is to restore a more youthful and defined appearance while avoiding an overly tight or “pulled” look that can feminize the face.

Redistribution of Facial Volume

Facial volume loss often contributes to an aged appearance, especially in the cheeks and jawline. If necessary, Dr. Sabry may address volume loss by redistributing or adding fat to some regions of the face. This helps to restore fullness and maintain a strong, masculine profile.

Skin Redraping and Excess Skin Removal

After the underlying tissues are lifted and repositioned, the excess skin is carefully redraped over the newly contoured facial structure. Any redundant skin is trimmed away to eliminate sagging and to achieve a smooth, youthful contour. Special attention is given to avoid excessive tension on the skin’s surface, ensuring natural-looking results.

Closing the Incisions

Once the facial tissues are in place, the incisions are closed with sutures. The sutures are typically delicate, and Dr. Sabry ensures they are placed in a way that minimizes scarring. Some incisions may be reinforced with tapes or special dressings for optimal healing.

Male Facelift Recovery and
Results

Immediately after your male facelift, you may experience mild swelling and bruising. Discomfort is generally well-controlled with prescribed medications. Most men can resume light activities within a week.

Recovery Timeline and Tips:

First Week: Swelling and bruising peak, then begin to subside. Light walking is encouraged to stimulate circulation.
Second Week: Stitches are removed; most men feel comfortable returning to work or social activities.
One Month: Most swelling has resolved; results look natural and refined.

By this point, you’ll notice how the procedure helps tighten skin and restore facial tissues to a more youthful position.

Tips: Sleep with your head elevated, avoid strenuous activity, and follow all aftercare instructions to optimize healing.

Complementary Procedures

Male Brow Lift

A browlift for a man differs from a browlift for a woman. It is generally more horizontal in orientation. Browlifts can be more complicated in male patients with a receding hairline or baldness. Dr. Sabry may suggest an endoscopic procedure with or without incisions, or a trans-blepharoplasty approach. The procedure Dr. Sabry recommends will depend on your hairline and the depth of your horizontal forehead wrinkles. Learn more about brow lift.

Male Eyelid Surgery

Male eyelids are naturally “heavier” than female ones. Dr. Sabry carefully places incisions so that the eyelid retains a masculine appearance. He will remove only the skin and fat necessary for a balanced and natural-looking improvement with virtually no scarring. Learn more about this procedure.https://murrayhillplasticsurgery.com/surgical/face/blepharoplasty/

Male Neck Lift

A strong, masculine lower face is the main goal of a neck lift for men. During your consultation, Dr. Sabry will evaluate your entire head, neck, and face to assess signs of aging, such as loose skin, excess fatty deposits, and deep muscle cording. He will determine if you are a candidate for surgery or a less invasive procedure, which would still allow you to meet your appearance goals. A neck lift can help tighten lax skin, remove excess fat, and create a sharper, masculine jaw line. A neck lift may be done in isolation, but is often combined with a facelift for maximum results. Learn more about neck lifts.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

The candidates for a male facelift are healthy men who:

Are bothered by sagging skin, jowls, or deep facial creases.
Want long-lasting, natural-looking improvement.
Have realistic expectations about surgery and results.
Do not smoke, or are willing to quit before and after surgery, to optimize healing.

Men seeking quicker recovery, less dramatic changes, or those in earlier stages of facial aging may be well-suited for a mini facelift. This option is popular among men who need to minimize downtime due to work or social commitments.

Benefits of a Facelift

A male facelift offers several distinct advantages:

Restores a youthful, alert appearance by lifting sagging skin and tightening underlying tissues.
Enhances jawline definition and reduces jowls for a stronger, more masculine look.
Smooths deep lines and creases around the mouth and chin.

Improves self-confidence and professional image.
Delivers subtle, natural results—so you look rejuvenated, not “done.”

Many men achieve a more youthful appearance through this amazing procedure. Its extent and results depend on how skin loses elasticity and firmness over time, which varies among patients.

Cost of Male Facelifts in NYC

The typical cost for a male facelift in New York City ranges from $12,000 to $22,000, depending on the extent of correction, complexity of the case, and additional procedures (such as neck lift or eyelid surgery). The price generally covers:

Your personalized quote will detail the specifics of your treatment plan. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Sabry to begin your aesthetic journey.

Surgeon’s fee
Anesthesia and operating room costs

Pre- and post-operative appointments
Standard post-surgical garments or supplies

Murray Hill Plastic Surgery Is a Trusted Choice for Facial Plastic Surgery

A male facelift is a highly effective way to refresh your appearance, restore confidence, and maintain a strong, masculine look. With many surgical and non-surgical options available at Murray Hill Plastic Surgery, your treatment can be fully tailored to your unique needs and lifestyle. Every step from your initial consultation to your final results is designed to provide natural, long-lasting rejuvenation. To explore your options further, learn more about our procedures at Murray Hill Plastic Surgery.

FAQS About Male Facelifts

How is male facelift surgery different from female procedures?

Male facelift surgery requires specialized techniques due to men’s thicker skin, stronger underlying muscles, and distinct masculine facial features. Our approach preserves the natural strength of a man’s face while addressing signs of aging. Unlike female procedures, we focus on maintaining stronger jawlines, avoiding an overly tight appearance, and carefully placing incisions to accommodate beard growth patterns and male hairlines.

I'm worried about looking "overdone." How do you ensure natural results?

This is one of the most common concerns for men seeking facial rejuvenation procedures. Our surgical approach focuses on creating a refreshed appearance rather than a dramatically changed look. We reposition the deep facial muscles and address drooping skin without creating tension on the skin’s surface. This deep plane facelift procedure yields natural-looking male facelift results that help you look like yourself, just more rested and rejuvenated.

What is facial plastic and reconstructive surgery?

Traditional plastic surgery encompasses procedures throughout the body, while facial plastic and reconstructive surgery involves specialized techniques. This specialization requires in-depth knowledge of the complex facial anatomy, including facial muscles, nerves, and aesthetic proportions. For male facelifts, such expertise is particularly important for preserving masculine characteristics while achieving smoother skin and a rejuvenated appearance.

How is neck surgery integrated with a male facelift?

Many men find their neck ages faster than their face, developing what’s commonly called a “turkey neck.” During your facelift, we can simultaneously address the neck by tightening the platysma muscle, removing excess fat deposits, and eliminating loose skin. This comprehensive approach ensures harmony between your rejuvenated face and neck, creating a more defined jawline and smoother neck contour.

Can non-surgical treatments enhance or maintain my facelift results?

Several non-surgical treatments can complement or maintain your surgical results over time. Options include:

Injectable fillers for restoring lost volume in specific areas
Neurotoxins (like Botox) for dynamic wrinkles
Laser skin resurfacing for improving the skin’s surface texture
Radiofrequency treatments for ongoing skin tightening
Medical-grade skincare to maintain skin health

These treatments can extend the longevity of your surgical results when performed regularly.

How do you ensure results look masculine rather than feminized?

Creating appropriately masculine results requires understanding the fundamental differences in male facial aesthetics. We preserve stronger angles, maintain appropriate facial volume distribution, and avoid over-elevation of the brows or corners of the mouth that can feminize the face. Our techniques specifically respect masculine facial features while achieving the desired refreshed appearance that looks natural and age-appropriate.

How do I know if I need a full facelift or just a neck procedure?

During your consultation, we’ll evaluate whether your primary concerns stem from facial aging, neck aging, or both. If your issues are primarily limited to a hanging neck with good facial tone, a focused neck surgery might be sufficient. However, many men benefit from addressing both areas, as aging typically affects the entire lower face and neck region. We’ll recommend the most appropriate approach based on your specific anatomy and goals.