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Male Facial Rejuvenation 

What is Male Facial Rejuvenation?

Male Facial Rejuvenation is a facelift specifically designed for men, focusing on restoring a youthful, natural appearance while preserving masculine facial features and contours. This tailored approach helps address sagging skin, deep lines, and other signs of aging in a way that complements a man’s unique anatomy and goals.

Why get a Face Lift?

  • A facelift tightens loose skin and reduces jowls, creating a stronger, more masculine jawline.

  • The procedure smooths deep lines and sagging without changing natural character or expressions.

  • Restoring a youthful, sharp appearance can help men feel more confident in both personal and professional settings.

  • Unlike temporary treatments, a facelift provides results that can last for many years, slowing down the visible effects of aging.

The Procedure

Here’s what you can expect during your face lift procedure.

  • Dr. Gupta begins by carefully assessing your facial structure, skin quality, and goals to design a customized surgical plan that maintains masculine definition.

  • The procedure is performed under anesthesia to ensure comfort and safety throughout surgery.

  • Dr. Gupta makes precise incisions that are strategically placed in natural creases, around the ears, and along the hairline. Special care is taken to protect the hairline and sideburns so scars remain hidden and natural masculine features are preserved.

  • The underlying facial muscles and tissues are lifted and repositioned to restore a stronger, youthful contour. Excess skin is carefully trimmed without creating an overdone look.

  • The incisions are closed with meticulous technique to minimize scarring. Recovery involves some swelling and bruising, but patients typically return to normal activities within a few weeks, with results that continue to refine over time.

Procedure Video

Types of Face Lifts

Mini/ Lower Face Lift

    • A mini or lower facelift is a less invasive procedure that refreshes the lower third of the face. It involves smaller incisions and typically a quicker recovery time compared to a full facelift.

    • This procedure focuses on the jawline, jowls, and upper neck—helping to reduce sagging and improve facial definition.

    • Ideal candidates have mild to moderate signs of aging in the lower face, good skin elasticity, and are seeking subtle, natural-looking results without extensive downtime.

Mid Face Lift

    • A medial facelift, also known as a midface lift, focuses on lifting the central portion of the face to restore youthful contour and volume.

    • It primarily targets the cheeks, under-eye area, and nasolabial folds, helping to elevate sagging tissue and reduce deep creases.

    • Patients with volume loss or sagging in the midface, but minimal aging in the lower face or neck, are typically good candidates for a medial facelift.

Full Face Lift

    • A full facelift is a comprehensive procedure designed to lift and tighten the lower, mid, and sometimes upper face. It is often combined with neck rejuvenation for the most dramatic results.

    • It addresses the cheeks, jawline, jowls, and neck—smoothing deep wrinkles, tightening loose skin, and restoring youthful contours throughout the face.

    • Ideal candidates are individuals with moderate to significant facial aging, especially in the lower and midface, who are looking for long-lasting, transformative results.

Add on Facial Fat Grafting

  • Facial fat grafting (also called fat transfer) is a procedure where fat is taken from another part of your body—typically the abdomen or thighs—and injected into areas of the face to restore volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours.

  • Common areas include the cheeks, under-eye hollows, nasolabial folds (smile lines), temples, jawline, and even the lips. It’s especially effective for creating a youthful, fuller appearance without implants or fillers.

  • Fat grafting results are long-lasting, and some of the transferred fat becomes permanent. About 60–70% of the fat typically survives, and final results are visible after swelling subsides—usually within 2–3 months.

  • Yes, it’s generally very safe when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Gupta. Since your own fat is used, there’s no risk of allergic reaction, and the results often look and feel more natural than synthetic fillers.

 FAQs

  • A male facelift is tailored to preserve strong, masculine features like a defined jawline, natural sideburn placement, and thicker skin quality, while still addressing sagging and wrinkles.

  • Dr. Gupta places incisions in natural creases around the ears and along the hairline, carefully protecting the hairline and sideburns so scars remain hidden and masculine features are maintained.

  • Most return to light activities within 1–2 weeks. Bruising and swelling improve steadily, with results refining over 6–8 weeks.

  • The goal is subtle, natural improvement — you’ll look refreshed and younger, but not “done.” Dr. Gupta focuses on restoring rather than changing your facial character.

  • Most patients describe the recovery as more “tight” or sore than painful. Discomfort is usually well managed with medication and tends to improve significantly after the first few days.

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