UNDERSTAND BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Face and neck lift

Discussing skin laxity and tissue changes with realistic expectations.

Discuss your options Explore the details

With Dr Samer Elia Haber

Consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon · Al Khobar

AI-assisted editorial portrait composite of Dr Haber with paper and glass forms

A CONVERSATION COMES FIRST

What does the assessment consider?

A face and neck lift addresses certain changes associated with tissue laxity. The appropriate approach depends on the area and skin condition. Surgery does not stop ageing, and non-surgical treatments do not provide equivalent results in every situation.

An approach to fit the details.

Your goals and individual assessment guide the plan.

Facelift surgery.
Neck lifting, alone or within a plan determined by examination.
Surgical upper lip lift as a separate procedure, according to facial proportions.

Techniques and options to discuss

Surgical upper lip lift

A separate procedure from a face or neck lift, shortening the distance between the base of the nose and upper lip by removing a portion of skin. Suitability depends on facial proportions, with incision placement and possible visible scarring discussed before surgery.

A CLOSER ASSESSMENT

What varies from person to person?

Tissue position, volume and skin texture are different assessment goals.

Which change matters to you?

Jawline laxity differs from lost cheek fullness or changes in skin texture. Surgery, volume replacement or skin treatment may be discussed according to the cause; combining procedures is not a requirement.

Lip lift or added volume?

An upper lip lift shortens the distance below the nose, whereas filler adds fullness. Selection depends on proportions and the goal, with scarring and possible asymmetry discussed for surgery.

SELECTED RESULTS

The difference is in the details.

Explore the results

All photographs of this case

Right profile

Face and lip procedures

Facial fat grafting

Start with the details that matter to you. Discuss them with Dr Haber to understand the options suited to your own features.

Explore the procedure Discuss your own case

Individual results vary.

How to read clinical photographs

Make an informed decision.

Could this be right for you?

General health and factors that can impair wound healing, including smoking, are reviewed.
Goals should be realistic; a lift does not stop ageing or change the fundamental identity of the face.

Risks and limits

Examples for discussion, not a complete list. Risks depend on the procedure and your health. Discuss your individual risks and alternatives, including no treatment.

Bleeding, fluid collection or infection.
Facial nerve injury with weakness, or altered sensation.
Impaired healing, skin loss or unfavourable scars.
Asymmetry or prolonged swelling; anaesthetic and blood-clot risks also need discussion.

Care continues after your procedure.

Recovery and follow-up

Dressings and temporary drains may be used; care depends on the operative plan.
Ask specifically about face washing, hair care and returning to activity rather than following another person’s routine.

This information helps you prepare for a consultation. It does not determine suitability or replace a medical examination.

Room for your questions.

You do not need to have made a decision before your consultation.

Questions worth asking

Which part of the face or neck needs attention?
What are the alternatives and their limits?
How do scars and recovery affect my decision?

Frequently asked questions

Does a lift mean a result that never changes?

No. Tissues continue to change with age; consultation should clarify the limits of expected improvement.

Does a facelift also treat skin texture?

It does not address every skin concern. Pigmentation or texture may need separate assessment and options from tissue laxity.

Can more filler replace a lip lift?

They are not equivalent alternatives: adding fullness does not achieve the same anatomical change as shortening the distance below the nose. Neither may be needed.

Are results guaranteed or identical to the photographs?

No result is guaranteed. Anatomy and healing vary from person to person. Case photographs and simulations are not a promise of your outcome.

What about recovery and returning to work?

This depends on the procedure, your health and your work. Discuss expected downtime, restrictions, follow-up and when to seek urgent advice before scheduling treatment.

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YOUR FIRST STEP

There’s room for every question.

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