Your face reflects your spirit, but as time passes, it may begin to show signs of aging that don’t match how vibrant and energized you still feel.
A facelift can beautifully restore that connection, offering a more youthful appearance that still looks like you. In many cases, this kind of transformation is even more impactful when it’s thoughtfully complemented by other procedures, such as a neck lift or eyelid surgery, to create harmony across the entire face.
At That Face in Chicago, Dr. Omotara Sulyman-Scott’s goal is never to overcorrect, but to guide you toward a balanced, natural, and wholly your own result. This blog explores how combining procedures can enhance your facelift and how to navigate that conversation confidently.
Why Patients Combine Procedures
Facial aging is a gradual, interconnected process, rarely confined to a single area. When the lower face is rejuvenated, concerns around the eyes or neck can become more apparent by comparison.
Combining procedures like a facelift, neck lift, and eyelid surgery enhances balance and creates a naturally refreshed facial appearance. This approach offers both aesthetic and practical advantages. For example, a single, comprehensive procedure can:
- Minimize overall downtime
- Reduce the number of healing phases
- Limit repeated exposure to anesthesia
When performed by a skilled, board-certified facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Sulyman-Scott, combining surgeries is not only safe, it’s often the most efficient way to achieve long-lasting, cohesive results.
The Power of Strategic Combination in Facial Surgery
While a facelift rejuvenates the mid and lower face, the overall result can feel even more seamless when paired with procedures that address other visible signs of aging.
Neck Lift and Facelift
- If you’re seeing jowls, muscle banding, or sagging beneath the chin, a neck lift can restore clean definition along the jawline
- It can also smooth the transition between your face and neck
- When performed alongside a facelift, a neck lift ensures that rejuvenation doesn’t stop at the jaw, creating a more complete result
Eyelid Surgery and Facelift
- Even with beautifully lifted cheeks and a sculpted jawline, heavy upper lids or under-eye puffiness can continue to convey fatigue
- Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, brightens the eyes and opens the gaze, bringing energy and vitality to the center of the face
- Combined with a facelift, it elevates the overall impact by ensuring the eyes match the refreshed expression of the lower face
Combining All Three
- For patients seeking full-face rejuvenation, combining a facelift, neck lift, and eyelid surgery can create a beautifully cohesive transformation
- This comprehensive approach also offers the benefit of shared recovery time and a unified aesthetic outcome
What Recovery Looks Like When You Combine Procedures
Dr. Sulyman-Scott uses advanced techniques to reduce downtime and minimize scarring. After a combined procedure, you’ll still be able to return to most social activities in about two weeks, although swelling and bruising may take longer to fully resolve. You’ll receive personalized post-operative instructions and close follow-up care to ensure a smooth and comfortable recovery.
How to Bring It Up: Questions to Ask Your Surgeon
While combining procedures can achieve much, it’s natural to wonder how much is too much. During your consultation, ask these questions to help guide your decision:
- “Would a neck lift or eyelid surgery enhance the results of my facelift?”
- “Do I need additional procedures now, or can I consider them in the future?”
- “What can I expect in terms of combined recovery time?”
- “Can these procedures be safely performed together?”
Dr. Sulyman-Scott welcomes these conversations with warmth and transparency!
Confidence Looks Different on Everyone
There is no formula for beauty; it’s personal. At That Face, every recommendation is built around your individual features, heritage, and goals. For some, a facelift alone is enough to feel radiant. For others, minor refinements around the neck or eyes bring everything into focus.
Whatever your path, Dr. Sulyman-Scott will help you make an informed, empowered decision to restore balance and soften time’s signature.
Let’s talk about what’s right for you. Contact us today to book your consultation and learn more.
