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You still feel like you. But somewhere along the way, the definition in your jawline softened, the contours shifted, and your face started telling a story that doesn't feel like yours anymore. A facelift can quietly close that gap.
A modern facelift repositions the deeper layers of facial tissue (the SMAS), restores volume where it's been lost, and removes excess skin, creating a more defined jawline, smoother midface, and refreshed overall appearance.
Full facelift: Addresses the lower face, jawline, jowls, and neck. Dr. Liu lifts and repositions the underlying muscle and tissue layer for results that look natural and hold up over time.
Mini facelift: A less extensive option for patients with early jowling or mild laxity who want meaningful improvement with a shorter recovery.
Neck lift: Often combined with a facelift to address banding, loose skin, and fullness beneath the chin for a clean, defined profile.
Dr. Liu evaluates your skin quality, facial structure, areas of volume loss, and overall proportions to recommend the right approach, whether that's a full facelift, a targeted procedure, or something else entirely.
She lifts the structure, not just the skin. Pulling skin tight is what creates the "windswept" look. Dr. Liu's technique focuses on repositioning the deeper tissue layer (SMAS) so the skin can re-drape naturally, giving you definition without visible tension.
A result that ages well. Because Dr. Liu addresses the structural layer, her facelift results continue to look natural years later. You'll still age, but from a better starting point.
A decade of surgical training behind every decision. Summa cum laude from UCLA. Medical degree from Dartmouth. General surgery residency and NIH-funded research fellowship at Yale. Plastic surgery training at the University of Pittsburgh, one of the top programs in the country.
Will people be able to tell I had a facelift?
What's recovery like?
How long do facelift results last?
Not if it's done well. Dr. Liu's approach is specifically designed to avoid the telltale signs of surgery such as tightness, flatness, or an unnatural pull. The goal is for people to notice you look great, not to notice you had work done.
Most patients take about 2 weeks off from social and professional commitments. Swelling and bruising peak around days 3–5 and fade steadily. Many patients feel presentable with makeup by weeks 2–3. Full results settle over several months.
A well-performed facelift typically lasts 7–10 years. You'll continue to age, but from a more youthful baseline. Most patients say they still look significantly better than they would have without surgery a decade later.
