Facial aging is a natural part of life—but when loose skin, sagging jowls, or deep folds begin to alter the way you feel in your own skin, a facelift may offer a lasting, natural-looking solution. At Bailey Plastic Surgery in Austin, our approach to facial rejuvenation is centered on artistry, precision, and preserving your unique features.
Patients choose Dr. Virginia Bailey for her meticulous technique and dedication to results that are never overdone. Whether you’re noticing early signs of aging or seeking more comprehensive correction, every facelift is personalized based on your anatomy, goals, and lifestyle.
A facelift is a surgical procedure that lifts and repositions tissues of the mid and lower face to restore youthful contours. By addressing deep creases, sagging skin, jowls, and neck laxity, a facelift can rejuvenate your appearance while maintaining natural facial expression.
Contrary to common belief, a facelift doesn’t affect the forehead or eyelids; those areas are typically treated with a brow lift or blepharoplasty. At Bailey Plastic Surgery, each facelift is designed around your individual features and concerns, ensuring subtle, balanced results that don’t look pulled or artificial.
A well-performed facelift does more than lift the skin—it redefines balance and youthfulness across the face and neck. At Bailey Plastic Surgery, the benefits include:
A facelift smooths pronounced lines around the nose and mouth, such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines, restoring a more refreshed appearance.
By tightening underlying tissues, the procedure reduces jowls and neck laxity for a sharper, more defined silhouette.
Improved contour around the chin and jaw restores structure and harmony to the lower face.
Repositioning deep tissues helps rebuild youthful fullness in the cheeks and mid-face without overcorrection.
When performed with precision, a facelift provides years of subtle, natural improvement—without the pulled or “done” look.
Patients often report feeling more confident and aligned with how they perceive themselves, both personally and professionally.
Every face tells a different story—and every facelift should be tailored to that story. At Bailey Plastic Surgery in Austin, TX, Dr. Bailey offers a range of surgical techniques designed to match the patient’s degree of aging, facial features, anatomical structure, and recovery period preferences.
Dr. Bailey customizes each surgical plan based on your unique facial anatomy, considering factors like skin quality, facial volume loss, and muscle tone to deliver balanced, natural results. She uses dissolvable stitches and precise sutures to support healing, minimize numbness, and reduce scarring throughout the recovery period.
For patients with more advanced signs of aging, the deep plane facelift offers the most dramatic yet natural transformation. This technique lifts deeper layers of facial tissue—not just the skin—allowing for a longer-lasting and more youthful result. By repositioning the muscle, facial ligaments, and connective tissue (SMAS layer), Dr. Bailey achieves smoother cheeks, tighter jowls, and an elegant neck contour. The placement of surgical incisions near the hairline helps ensure discreet healing and minimal disruption to facial appearance.
Ideal for those experiencing mild to moderate facial aging, the mini facelift is a less invasive option with a shorter recovery period. It focuses on the lower face and jawline, subtly tightening tissues and refreshing your facial appearance without major downtime. Patients often choose this treatment when early signs of sagging begin to appear, but a full facelift—with longer healing time and more extensive incisions—is not yet necessary.
Facelift surgery may be an excellent option for adults who are experiencing visible signs of facial aging and are looking for natural, long-lasting improvement. While the procedure is highly customizable, ideal candidates typically share the following traits:
Every person ages differently. A customized surgical plan will be created to ensure your results are balanced, proportional, and in harmony with your natural facial features.
Choosing facial surgery is a significant decision, and Bailey Plastic Surgery is committed to making the process informative, supportive, and transparent from start to finish.
Your journey begins with a detailed consultation with Dr. Bailey. It’s a chance to discuss your goals, ask questions, and determine if surgical or non-surgical treatments are appropriate. Dr. Bailey will assess your facial anatomy, skin tone, and volume, then recommend a tailored plan.
Facelift procedures are performed at a fully accredited outpatient surgical facility by board-certified anesthesia professionals. The procedure typically lasts several hours under general anesthesia. Incisions are made near the ears and hairline for discreet healing. Bandages and dissolvable stitches are used to support recovery. Most patients return home the same day.
Recovery time varies, but most patients experience swelling, bruising, and tight facial muscles for a few weeks. Discomfort is usually well-managed with medication. Many patients resume social activities within two to three weeks as skin tone and contours improve. Dr. Bailey provides post-operative instructions and scar treatment strategies to reduce post-procedure side effects and ensure a smooth recovery.
Dr. Virginia Bailey is a plastic surgeon in Austin specializing in breast procedures, including augmentation with silicone implants and saline-filled breast implants. Known for balancing function with aesthetics, she offers personal attention to each patient, tailoring implant choice, surgical incision, and implant size to breast anatomy and goals. Her expertise in cosmetic surgery procedures ensures surgical precision and natural-looking outcomes.
Dr. Bailey emphasizes patient-focused recovery, thorough post-operative care, and long-term aesthetic results. Supported by her medical team, she provides guidance from initial consultations through healing, helping patients achieve confidence, proportion, and safe, satisfying results.
Facelift procedures in Austin typically range from $15,000 to $25,000, depending on surgical complexity, anesthesia, and whether additional procedures are performed. Since each face is unique, the best way to receive an accurate estimate is through a private consultation with Dr. Bailey, where your goals, anatomy, and surgical plan will be carefully reviewed.
There is no perfect age for a facelift, but most patients seek surgery between their late 40s into their 60s, when signs of aging such as sagging skin, jowls, and facial volume loss become more noticeable. The ideal candidate is less about age and more about having the right combination of skin laxity, overall health, and realistic expectations.
As with any surgical procedure, a facelift carries potential risks such as swelling, bruising, infection, hematoma, scarring, and temporary changes in sensation. Choosing a qualified surgeon like Dr. Bailey and following detailed aftercare instructions significantly minimizes these risks. During your consultation, all potential complications and safety measures will be discussed in depth.
A surgical facelift physically lifts and repositions deeper facial tissues for long-lasting improvement in sagging skin and facial structure. A non-surgical or “liquid facelift” uses injectables like dermal fillers and neuromodulators to smooth wrinkles and restore volume. While effective for mild aging, non-surgical results are temporary and less dramatic than surgery.
Many patients choose to combine a facelift with complementary procedures to achieve a more harmonious, comprehensive rejuvenation.
A brow lift smooths forehead lines and gently lifts drooping brows, helping to restore a more awake, refreshed upper face. It is often paired with a facelift for balanced rejuvenation from brow to neck.
Blepharoplasty addresses puffiness, sagging, or excess skin around the upper or lower eyelids. When done alongside a facelift, it enhances the overall youthful effect without altering your natural expression.
Facial fat transfer restores volume to areas like the cheeks, temples, or under the eyes using your body’s own fat. It pairs well with facelift surgery to smooth transitions and soften facial contours.
