Is a Facelift Painful?

Discomfort after a facelift is usually mild and can be managed with prescribed pain medication. Patients may feel tightness or soreness, which typically improves within a few days.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Most patients have a consultation, a pre-operative appointment, the surgery, and two to three post-operative visits during the first month. Additional appointments may be scheduled if necessary.

How Long Until I See the Results?

Initial improvements are visible within 1 to 2 weeks, while final results take 3 to 6 months to develop as your swelling decreases and your tissues settle fully. What Will the Scarring Look Like? Incisions are placed discreetly along the hairline and around the ears. Scars fade over time and are generally barely noticeable once fully healed.

When Can I Exercise Again After My Facelift?

Light activity can resume within a week, but high-impact or heavy physical activities, as well as contact sports, should be avoided for 4 to 6 weeks.

Can I Combine a Facelift with Other Procedures?

Several patients choose to combine their facelift with eyelid surgery, brow lifts , or neck lifts, thereby enhancing overall facial harmony and achieving balanced results. Dermal fillers, BOTOX , or laser skin resurfacing are also popular choices with some of Dr. Pathak’s clients. Dr. Pathak evaluates your facial structure and goals to create a safe, customized plan that maximizes results while keeping recovery manageable.

What Are the Risks Associated with a Facelift?

Temporary effects with a facelift may include swelling, bruising, mild discomfort, and numbness around the treated areas. Less common risks include infection, minor bleeding, scarring, or asymmetry. Rarely, patients may require revision surgery or experience prolonged changes in sensation.

How Do I Find the Best Facelift Plastic Surgeon Near Me in Westchester, NY, and Greenwich, CT?

Choosing a facelift surgeon is about more than credentials; it’s about experience, artistry, and trust. You want someone who understands facial anatomy inside and out, who can enhance your natural features without making you look “done.” Dr. Abraham Pathak fits that description. Board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery, he blends technical expertise with a refined aesthetic sense. Serving Purchase, Westchester, NY, and nearby Greenwich, CT, Dr. Pathak delivers individualized care, precise surgical planning, and comprehensive post-op support so you can feel confident in your results from consultation to full recovery.

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Introduction

Introduction to a Facelift

Aging changes the deeper structures of the face—skin loses elasticity, facial fat shifts, and supportive ligaments relax—leading to sagging cheeks, jowls, neck laxity, and an overall tired appearance. A facelift with Dr. Abraham Pathak in Purchase, NY, can restore youthful definition and harmony while preserving your natural character.

As an aesthetic fellowship–trained, board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Pathak specializes in advanced facelift techniques that rejuvenate the face with precision, artistry, and subtlety. Patients throughout Purchase, Westchester County, Greenwich, New York, and the greater Tri-State area trust his expertise for results that look refreshed—not stretched, pulled, or artificial.

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What is a Facelift?

A facelift (rhytidectomy) lifts, tightens, and repositions the deeper layers of the face—not just the skin—to restore youthful contours. Dr. Pathak customizes each procedure to your anatomy, signs of aging, and aesthetic goals, ensuring results that are elegant, balanced, and long-lasting.

During surgery, he removes excess skin, repositions facial tissues, and tightens supportive structures to rejuvenate the cheeks, jawline, and neck. Facelifts remain one of the top three cosmetic surgeries nationwide, alongside rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery.

The deep plane facelift is considered the gold standard for natural, powerful rejuvenation. Instead of pulling the skin, this technique lifts the deeper muscular and connective tissue layer (SMAS) as a unified structure.

Benefits of a deep plane facelift include:

Remarkable lift of sagging cheeks
Softening of deep nasolabial folds
Dramatic improvement of jowls and jawline
Smooth, youthful neck contour
Long-lasting results with a natural, unoperated appearance

Dr. Pathak’s advanced fellowship training ensures meticulous execution with minimal tension on the skin and exceptionally natural outcomes.

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Facelift?

The best candidates for Dr. Pathak’s facelift are those in good overall health who do not smoke. Specific indicators include:

Visible sagging of the mid-to-lower face
Jowls or loss of jawline definition
Deepening folds from the nose to the corners of the mouth
A desire for long-lasting, natural facial rejuvenation
Full facial development, typically in patients over 40

Though in 2024, facelifts increased by 1 percent, with a growing number of patients in their 30s and 40s choosing to address early volume loss.2

Dr. Pathak carefully evaluates each patient, considering skin elasticity, facial structure, and personal goals to determine the most effective approach.

What Are the Benefits of a Facelift?

A facelift provides numerous benefits:

Lifting and tightening sagging skin to restore youthful contours
Smoothing deep lines and folds around the nose, mouth, and jawline
Redefining the jawline and neck for a cleaner, firmer profile
Enhancing facial symmetry and balance

What’s the First Step?

The first step toward a facelift in New York and the greater Tri-State area is a private consultation with Dr. Abraham Pathak.

He will want to review your medical history, discuss aesthetic goals, and examine your facial anatomy. You will learn about surgical and non-surgical options, recovery timelines, and what results you can expect.

By the end of your consultation, you will have a clear roadmap to achieve a refreshed, natural appearance.

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What to Expect on the Day of Facelift Surgery

After a final review of your plan and pre-op instructions, anesthesia will be administered. Dr. Pathak will then lift and reposition underlying tissues, smooth facial contours, and remove any excess skin for a natural, refreshed appearance.

Once the procedure is complete, gentle dressings and light support will be applied to protect your results. You will spend a short time in the recovery area under observation before being cleared to go home with a friend or family member.

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Facelift Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Facelift Care

The first few days after your facelift surgery, you’ll see some swelling, mild bruising, and a feeling of tightness, which are normal.

We suggest sleeping with your head elevated, following the care instructions, and using cold compresses when recommended, all of which help with comfort and recovery.

Most of Dr. Pathak’s patients are able to handle light daily activities within a week. Over the following weeks, your facial contours settle into their new position, revealing smoother lines, lifted cheeks, and a more youthful profile.

How Much Does a Facelift Cost in New York and the Tri-State Area?

The cost of a facelift in Purchase, Westchester County, Greenwich, New York, and the greater Tri-State area will depend on the complexity of your procedure, the techniques used, and whether additional treatments are combined. Fees will also include anesthesia, the surgical facility, and post-operative care.

During your consultation, Dr. Pathak provides a personalized estimate based on your facial anatomy and aesthetic goals.

Why Choose Us?

Aesthetic fellowship–trained and double board-certified, Dr. Abraham Pathak blends elite surgical training with an artistic, detail-oriented eye. His philosophy is simple: Looks like you—just refreshed, refined, and naturally rejuvenated.

Patients across Purchase, Westchester, and Greenwich choose Dr. Pathak for:

Meticulous facial anatomy expertise
Natural, elegant facelift results
Personalized surgical planning
A boutique, patient-centered experience
Safety, transparency, and compassionate care

Facelift FAQ’S

Several patients choose to combine their facelift with eyelid surgery, brow lifts, or neck lifts, thereby enhancing overall facial harmony and achieving balanced results. Dermal fillers, BOTOX, or laser skin resurfacing are also popular choices with some of Dr. Pathak’s clients.

Dr. Pathak evaluates your facial structure and goals to create a safe, customized plan that maximizes results while keeping recovery manageable.
Choosing a facelift surgeon is about more than credentials; it’s about experience, artistry, and trust. You want someone who understands facial anatomy inside and out, who can enhance your natural features without making you look “done.”

Dr. Abraham Pathak fits that description. Board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery, he blends technical expertise with a refined aesthetic sense. Serving Purchase, Westchester, NY, and nearby Greenwich, CT, Dr. Pathak delivers individualized care, precise surgical planning, and comprehensive post-op support so you can feel confident in your results from consultation to full recovery.

“Dr. Pathak’s Practice is more than just a standard plastic surgery center. I was referred by my dermatologist and I am glad I was. Clean facility friendly staff. Highly recommend”

– Mark Orlando

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Coming from outside the area? We make surgery travel simple. Start with a virtual consult, then our team coordinates dates, pre-op steps, and recovery-friendly lodging near the practice. You’ll receive a custom itinerary with airport and hotel options, car service guidance, and aftercare check-ins so you can focus on healing while we handle the details.

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Sources

American Med Spa Association. (2025, February 6). AAFPRS reveals new statistics and trends in facial plastic surgery. https://americanmedspa.org/news/aafprs-reveals-new-statistics-and-trends-in-facial-plastic-surgery

Content, T. B. D. O. A. (2025, October 1). New report finds Ozempic makeovers, regenerative medicine, and younger facelifts are the new norm. NewBeauty. https://www.newbeauty.com/asps-statistics-report-2024/

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