Facelift Surgery
in Melbourne, FL
Facial aging doesn't happen all at once. It's a gradual loss of skin elasticity, volume, and muscle tone that leaves the face looking tired, lined, and less defined than it once was. A facelift remains one of the most effective ways to address these changes at their source, offering results that last far longer than non-surgical options alone.
At RENEW Facial Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetics, every facelift is tailored to the individual, combining surgical precision with an artistic eye to produce results that look refreshed, natural, and never overdone. By combining specialized deep tissue technique with holistic recovery protocols, including IV therapy and targeted nutrient replenishment, we ensure every step of your surgical journey is supported with the highest level of patient safety and clinical care.
Led by board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. King Kim, our practice delivers personalized care tailored to your unique facial features and bone structure. Whether you are considering a deep plane facelift, a mini facelift, or a nonsurgical facelift alternative, Dr. Kim’s advanced understanding of facial tissue and complex facial anatomy ensures your results look completely refreshed, natural, and timeless.
Lifts sagging cheeks, smooths deep wrinkles, removes excess facial fat, and tightens loose skin along the face and neck.
Typically 3 to 5 hours, performed with targeted sedation tailored to your surgical plan
Initial facelift recovery takes 10 to 14 days, with full structural settling occurring over several months.
Can be paired with eyelid surgery, a brow lift, neck surgery, dermal fillers, or fat transfer for complete facial rejuvenation.
A facelift is a surgical procedure that lifts and tightens the deeper layers of facial tissue and muscle, then redrapes the skin to remove sagging, wrinkles, and jowling. Unlike injectables or skin-only treatments, a facelift addresses the underlying structural causes of facial aging, making it especially effective for moderate to advanced signs of aging that non-surgical treatments can't fully correct.
Several facelift techniques exist, ranging from minimally invasive options with shorter recovery to more comprehensive procedures for dramatic rejuvenation. The right approach depends on your goals, anatomy, and the degree of aging you'd like to address.
At RENEW, every facelift is customized to match your individual facial structure. Dr. Kim evaluates your bone framework, muscle distribution, and tissue quality to craft a treatment plan unique to you. Depending on your aesthetic goals, a facelift can be integrated with eyelid surgery, brow lifts, or nonsurgical medspa therapies to achieve harmonious, long-lasting facial balance.
Your surgical day at RENEW is designed to deliver complete comfort, privacy, and clinical excellence. Once you are placed under anesthesia, Dr. Kim creates discreet entry points within the natural contours around the ear and hairline.
Through these hidden incisions, the underlying deep facial muscles and structural tissues are lifted and anchored into their original positions. Excess fat is repositioned or trimmed, and the skin is smoothly redraped without tension before sutures are applied.
Following your procedure, you will rest in our recovery suite until you awaken from anesthesia and are cleared to be taken home to begin your recovery.
An all-inclusive procedure for patients who wish to dramatically rejuvenate the look of their face and remove advanced signs of aging, including neck banding, heavy jowls, deep wrinkles, and fat deposits in the neck.
Procedure Time: 5.5 hours
Down Time: 11–21 days
Ideal for patients beginning to notice more advanced signs of aging, including prominent jowls, deepening wrinkles, and developing fat deposits under the chin. Tightens additional skin to restore a youthful profile.
Procedure Time: 3.5 hours
Down Time: 9–12 days
Ideal for those who have noticed the toll gravity and sun damage have taken on their face and neck. Removes wrinkles in the cheeks, neck, and chin and corrects small jowls with minimal incisions.
Procedure Time: 2.5 hours
Down Time: 7–10 days
A low-risk, minimally invasive option that reduces laxity in the cheeks and jowls. Smaller, well-hidden incisions allow for a fast, easy recovery — hence the name.
Procedure Time: 1.5 hours
Down Time: 4–7 days
A non-surgical option using PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and a hyaluronic-based filler to enhance appearance and restore a youthful glow. Best suited for mild signs of aging.
Procedure Time: 45 minutes
Down Time: 3–5 days
Facelift surgery addresses the structural degradation that occurs within deep facial tissues over time, including:
Choosing a deep structural facelift at RENEW delivers lasting physical and psychological benefits, ensuring your outer appearance reflects your inner vitality:
Repositioning deep muscle layers avoids the artificial "pulled" look, preserving your authentic expressions.
Addresses multiple lower-face concerns simultaneously, from midface volume loss to jowling.
Provides structural foundation improvements that maintain a refreshed look for a decade or more.
Strategic placement along hairline and ear contours ensures scars fade into natural anatomical creases.
Surgical recovery can be paired with tailored IV drips delivering essential vitamins directly into the bloodstream for optimal health.
You may be an ideal candidate for a facelift if you are experiencing moderate to advanced facial skin laxity, jowling, or midface sagging that can no longer be resolved through nonsurgical injectables or skin tightening treatments alone. Candidates are generally healthy women and men in their 40s through 60s+ who do not smoke and hold realistic expectations for their outcome.
Following a comprehensive health assessment and consultation in Melbourne, Dr. Kim will determine if facelift surgery fits your goals.
A successful recovery requires patience, proper technique, and supportive post-surgical care. During the initial days, mild swelling, bruising, and tightness are normal and easily managed with prescribed medication and elevated rest. Most patients feel ready to return to social engagements and light activities within 10 to 14 days.
As surgical swelling resolves over the first few weeks, your refined contours and rejuvenated features will become fully apparent. By 1 to 3 months, tissues settle into their permanent positions, revealing a smooth jawline, restored cheek contours, and an elegant transition into the neck.
Because Dr. Kim focuses on structural repositioning rather than skin tightness, facelift results at RENEW are durable and long-lasting, with most patients enjoying their refreshed look for 10 to 15 years. Maintaining a regular treatment schedule with medical-grade skincare, proper sun protection, and a customized wellness plan will help protect your investment and support skin hydration over time.
A facelift is a highly technical procedure where experience and surgical artistry directly shape the outcome. Dr. King Kim brings advanced facial cosmetic surgery training and a refined understanding of facial anatomy to every procedure. His incisions are well-hidden, his results are balanced and proportionate, and he takes every precaution to give your recovery the best possible chance of being as smooth as possible.
From your initial private consultation through your long-term follow-up care, RENEW delivers an exceptional experience tailored to your unique look.
The overall facelift cost varies depending on the complexity of the surgical technique, whether you opt for a mini facelift or a deep plane facelift, and if complementary procedures like eyelid surgery or a brow lift are included. You will receive a detailed, transparent price quote during your private consultation.
A traditional facelift primarily tightens the outer facial skin and superficial tissues. A deep plane facelift releases deeper tethering ligaments to lift the facial muscles and SMAS as a unified layer, delivering more natural, longer-lasting outcomes without tension on the skin.
While all invasive procedures involve incisions, Dr. Kim strategically places them along the natural hairline and ear creases to minimize scarring. Once healed, incisions fade significantly and remain virtually unnoticeable.
Yes. Many patients pair their facelift surgery with non-surgical treatments such as Botox, dermal fillers, fat transfer, or laser treatments to address dynamic wrinkles, skin texture, and surface sun damage for a complete facial rejuvenation.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to desk work and social engagements within 10 to 14 days after their facelift, once the major swelling and bruising have resolved.
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