Dr. Ronald H. Schuster is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland, who specializes in facial surgery. He’s not just experienced – he’s helped develop safer facelift techniques through his own clinical research, and he continues to stay up to date with the most trusted surgical methods.
Here’s how combining a facelift and neck lift can work, and why it’s often the right call.
Why Facelifts Usually Include Neck Work
Most of the time, a facelift already includes some work on the neck because treating one without the other can leave you with results that feel incomplete. Dr. Schuster typically lifts both areas during surgery to create more balanced results.
It also means one surgery, one round of anesthesia, and one recovery period. That’s typically easier on your body and your schedule. In some cases, it can also be more cost-efficient than splitting the procedures up.
Still, not everyone needs both. If the main concern is loose skin or banding in the neck, a neck lift on its own may be the better option. Dr. Schuster walks through those details during your consultation, so the plan is based on what you specifically need.
What About Recovery?
After having a combined facelift and neck lift, most people start feeling more like themselves after two to three weeks, with full healing continuing over the next month or so. You’ll likely have some swelling, bruising, and tightness at first.
Dr. Schuster will give you clear instructions on how to manage healing, and his team will check in to make sure everything’s going smoothly.
Talk With Dr. Schuster
Everyone ages differently, which is why there’s no single approach that works for everyone. If you’re curious about combining procedures, call Dr. Schuster’s office in Baltimore at 410-902-9800 to schedule a consultation and talk through what might work best for you. His goal is to help you look refreshed using techniques that fit your features.
