You may have noticed that the face looking back at you in the mirror no longer reflects how youthful and energized you feel inside. Perhaps your jawline has softened, deep folds have settled around your mouth, or your eyelids make you appear more tired than you are. For some, the changes are subtle, while others experience more noticeable signs of aging, such as under-eye bags, jowling, or a neck profile that lacks definition.
If you’ve tried skincare, injectables, or lifestyle changes but still feel like your appearance doesn’t match the way you feel inside, it may be worth considering facial plastic surgery.
At the Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads, you can explore safe and personalized surgical solutions to restore balance, refine your features, and create a refreshed appearance. Below, you’ll find an in-depth look at the top facial plastic surgery procedures to consider, what they address, and how they can help you achieve meaningful and lasting rejuvenation.
Facelift
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, remains one of the most comprehensive facial rejuvenation procedures available. This surgery focuses on the mid-to-lower face and neck, targeting the deeper tissues that contribute to sagging skin, jowls, and prominent folds along the mouth and chin. During a facelift, the deeper facial layers are repositioned, excess skin is removed, and the remaining tissue is smoothed to create firmer contours.
You may consider a facelift if you notice significant laxity around the jawline, deep creases that no longer respond to fillers, or changes in shape caused by aging. Modern facelifts go beyond simply pulling the skin tight: they address the structural components of the face, including the underlying muscles, for results that look natural, not overdone.
Neck lift
The neck is one of the earliest and most noticeable areas to show signs of aging. Loose skin, vertical neck bands, and full or sagging tissue beneath the chin can create what many describe as a “turkey neck” or poorly defined jawline. A neck lift addresses these issues by tightening the underlying muscles, removing excess fat if necessary, and trimming loose skin.
You may benefit from a neck lift if your facial features still look youthful, but your neck reveals your age, or if you feel your jawline has lost its once-crisp outline. Because the neck often ages independently of the face, a neck lift can be performed alone or combined with a facelift. This procedure restores structure to the lower face.
Brow lift
If you’ve ever been told you look tired, stern, or worried, even when you’re not, your brow position may be contributing to that impression. Over time, the brow can descend due to gravity and loss of elasticity, creating forehead wrinkles, hooded upper eyelids, and frown lines.
A brow lift raises and repositions the brow to a more youthful location while smoothing creases and softening expression lines. Through discreet incisions hidden at the hairline, your surgeon lifts the underlying tissue and restores a natural, open appearance to the eyes. This procedure is ideal when eyelid surgery alone cannot correct brow heaviness or asymmetry. A brow lift helps refresh your upper face without altering your natural character or expressions.
Eyelid surgery
Your eyes are among the first features others notice, and unfortunately, one of the first to show signs of aging. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, rejuvenates the upper/lower lids by addressing puffiness, sagging skin, or under-eye bags that create a perpetually tired look. On the upper lid, removing extra skin can eliminate hooding that may even interfere with your peripheral vision. On the lower lid, the surgery smooths under-eye shadows and bulges caused by displaced fat.
If you feel your eyes give away your age more than the rest of your face, this procedure can help restore a more alert appearance. Eyelid surgery pairs well with other facial procedures and delivers long-lasting improvements that require minimal maintenance.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose to improve balance, symmetry, and facial harmony. If you’ve always been bothered by a bump on the bridge, a crooked contour, wide nostrils, or a drooping tip, rhinoplasty can refine these features. The nose is central to your appearance, and even subtle structural adjustments can make your entire face look more proportionate.
In addition to cosmetic enhancement, rhinoplasty can address functional concerns such as a deviated septum or internal obstructions that make breathing difficult. Whether your goals are aesthetic, functional, or both, this procedure is tailored to your unique anatomy.
Explore your facial plastic surgery options
Facial plastic surgery helps restore the vitality, confidence, and natural definition that time may have softened. Whether your concerns involve the eyelids, brows, jawline, nose, or overall facial structure, the right procedure can help you look refreshed and feel more like yourself again.
At Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads, our board-certified plastic surgeons offer the full spectrum of facial rejuvenation procedures and empower you to make informed decisions based on your goals and lifestyle. If you’re ready to explore your options, consider scheduling a consultation to discuss which approach aligns best with your needs and aesthetic vision.
