Facial rejuvenation in New York City
Facelift & Neck Lift
Structural facial rejuvenation designed to restore definition to the cheeks, jawline, and neck — making you look like yourself, the best version.
A facelift and neck lift addresses deeper signs of facial aging that skincare alone can’t treat. Using advanced techniques and an artistic eye, Dr. Rifkin repositions and strengthens underlying tissues, refines contours, and restores natural balance for results that are refined, lasting, and never overdone.
Many patients begin considering a facelift when they notice that their face looks heavier, more tired, or less defined than it once did.
The goal is not to change your identity, but to restore support, contour, and harmony.
Overview
Addresses laxity in the cheeks, jawline, and neck
Restores natural contours and a more youthful profile
Deep plane technique for longer-lasting, natural results
Customized to your anatomy and goals
Performed by Dr. William J. Rifkin in New York City
What a Facelift & Neck Lift Can Improve
Sagging & Loss of Definition
Lift and support in the cheeks and midface
Neck Laxity & Bands
Smoother neck with reduced banding
Jowls & Jawline Softening
More defined jawline and contours
Deep Folds & Nasolabial Lines
Smoother lines around the nose and mouth
Loss of Volume & Flatness
Restored facial support and natural fullness
Tired or Heavy Appearance
Refreshed, well-rested appearance
Deep Plane Facelift: An Advanced Technique
Dr. Rifkin performs an extended deep plane facelift in most appropriate candidates and often prefers this approach when the goal is a natural yet meaningful improvement.
During his training, he learned from highly respected experts in facial rejuvenation and deep plane facelift surgery.
This technique focuses on the deeper facial support system, including the platysma muscle in the face and neck, which descends with age and contributes to jowls, a softer jawline, and neck laxity.
By repositioning these deeper structures instead of relying on skin tension alone, the operation can restore cleaner contour to the cheeks, jawline, and neck while avoiding an overdone or obviously operated look.
Every step is performed with a delicate touch, precise incision placement, and attentive aftercare that support natural healing and a refreshed appearance. The goal is simple: to help you look more like a rested, refined version of yourself — not a different person.
“Refreshed, not pulled.
Natural, not overdone.”
Who May Be a Candidate?
Ideal candidates are generally healthy non-smokers who are bothered by visible facial aging, including laxity in the lower face and neck, downturning of the features caused by time, and loss of jawline definition. The best candidates have realistic and goal-driven expectations.
Surgery
Facelift and neck lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Incisions are carefully placed to minimize visibility. Through precise lifting and repositioning, Dr. Rifkin restores underlying support, re-contours the areas where needed, and refines the neck and jawline for natural, long-lasting results.
Recovery
Most patients plan for approximately one to two weeks of social downtime. Swelling and bruising gradually improve. Personalized care, whether supportive aftercare, concierge support, or other recovery guidance, can help create a smooth and supportive healing journey.
Procedures Commonly Combined
As part of a complete facial rejuvenation plan, a facelift is often combined with other adjunctive procedures.
Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty
Brow Lift
Facial Fat Grafting
Laser Skin
Resurfacing
Why Dr. Rifkin
Academic training, aesthetic judgment, and meticulous technique.
Dr. Rifkin is a fellowship-trained aesthetic plastic surgeon in New York City. He trained at NYU Langone Health’s Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery and completed an Aesthetic Society-endorsed aesthetic surgery fellowship focused on facial, breast, and body procedures.
His background in facial transplantation research and more than 70 peer-reviewed publications give him a detailed understanding of facial anatomy, healing, and the importance of preserving identity.
FAQs
Considering facial rejuvenation?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Rifkin to discuss whether a facelift and neck lift may be right for you — and your goals.
