Facelift in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County

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Turn Back the Clock & Take Years Off Your Appearance

When you’re seeking a facelift in Shrewsbury or Monmouth County, the right surgeon can be the difference between looking “pulled” and looking like you, just more refreshed.

At Advanced Facial Surgery, your care is led by Dr. Manolis Manolakakis, a fellowship-trained facial specialist. He has a deep understanding of facial anatomy that few other surgeons can offer, creating results that look authentic to you.

While Dr. M has built a reputation on his stunning, natural-looking results, his patients in Shrewsbury, Asbury Park, Fair Haven, and throughout NJ appreciate his personable and empathetic demeanor, helping them feel heard and cared for through every step of their facelift.

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Not All Facelifts Are the Same: Here’s How to Choose the Right One

From mini facelifts to deep plane techniques, each approach is designed for different goals, anatomy, and stages of aging—here’s how to understand your options and find the procedure that aligns with the results you want.

Full Facelift

A full facelift addresses visible aging across the mid-face, jawline, and neck by lifting deeper tissues and removing excess skin. This method works best for moderate to advanced sagging, refreshing your look for long-lasting rejuvenation.

Mini Facelift

A mini facelift addresses early signs of aging, particularly mild jowling and lower facial laxity. This option is best if you want a noticeable but understated refresh with less downtime than a traditional facelift.

Deep Plane Facelift

A deep plane facelift repositions the deeper facial structures rather than simply tightening the skin, creating exceptionally natural-looking results. It’s best for those with significant mid-face sagging who want dramatic improvement without a “pulled” appearance.

Mid-Facelift

A mid-facelift targets sagging in the cheeks and under-eye area, restoring youthful contours and volume to the center of the face. This approach works best if signs of aging are concentrated in the mid-face rather than the jawline or neck.

Lower Facelift

A lower facelift focuses on the jawline and lower cheeks, smoothing jowls and restoring definition. If you’re happy with your upper face but want a more youthful profile along the lower face, this option may be best for you.

SMAS Facelift

An SMAS facelift lifts and repositions the deeper structural layer beneath the skin rather than simply tightening the surface. This technique can create more natural-looking, longer-lasting improvement in the cheeks, jawline, and lower face while avoiding an overly pulled appearance.

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Is A Face Lift Going To Give You The Results You Want?

A facelift can create meaningful improvement in the lower face and jawline, but it’s important to understand what the procedure is designed to address—and what it isn’t. The best results happen when the right procedure is matched to your specific anatomy, concerns, and goals.

You may be a good candidate for a facelift if you:

  • Feel like sagging skin or jowls are making you look older or more tired than you feel
  • Want a more defined jawline and smoother contour through the lower face and neck
  • Have moderate to advanced facial laxity that fillers or non-surgical treatments can no longer meaningfully improve
  • Still have good skin elasticity and overall skin quality

When Another Procedure May Be Better

A facelift may not be the best fit if your concerns are more isolated or centered in other areas of the face. In some cases, another procedure—or combination of procedures—may better align with the results you want.

You may benefit more from another approach if you:

  • Primarily want to improve drooping eyelids, under-eye bags, or tired-looking eyes, which may make blepharoplasty a better option
  • Are mostly bothered by loose skin or fullness beneath the chin and neck, where a neck lift could provide more targeted improvement
  • Have minimal skin laxity and are looking for subtle refreshment rather than surgical lifting
  • Prefer a non-surgical option with little downtime, understanding that results will typically be less dramatic and less long-lasting than surgery
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From Pre-Op to Post-Op, Here Is What You Can Expect

A facelift is a highly personalized procedure, and understanding the process ahead of time can help you feel more confident and prepared for every stage of treatment.

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During Your Consultation

Your surgeon will evaluate your facial anatomy, skin laxity, and goals to determine which facelift technique—or combination of procedures—best fits the results you want. This is also when you’ll discuss recovery, expected outcomes, and whether procedures like a neck lift or eyelid surgery may enhance your overall result.

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During The Procedure

Facelift surgery is typically performed under anesthesia and may take several hours depending on the complexity of the procedure. Your surgeon will carefully lift and reposition deeper facial tissues before refining the skin for smoother, more natural-looking contours.

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Recovery

Swelling, bruising, and tightness are common during the first couple of weeks, though most patients feel comfortable returning to light social activities within 2–3 weeks. Following your post-operative instructions closely plays a major role in healing well and achieving the best possible outcome.

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When You'll See Full Results

While you’ll notice improvement early on, final results become more visible as swelling continues to subside over the following weeks and months. Most patients see their refreshed facial contours fully settle between 3–6 months after surgery.
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The right facelift doesn’t just create a younger appearance—it should help you still look like yourself, just more refreshed, rested, and confident.
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A More Advanced Approach to Facelift Surgery

Dr. Manolis Manolakakis brings a rare combination of advanced skeletal expertise, cosmetic artistry, and personalized care to every facelift procedure he performs.

  • Dual board-certified in Facial Cosmetic Surgery and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Fellowship-trained in advanced facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery
  • Specializes in facial balance at both the skeletal and soft tissue level
  • Known for natural-looking facelift results that avoid an overdone appearance
  • Director of a nationally recognized facial cosmetic surgery fellowship program

At Advanced Facial Surgery, every facelift is designed to look refined, balanced, and authentically you.

Serving Communities Across New Jersey and Manhattan

Our practice makes it convenient for patients throughout the region to access specialized facial surgical care.

New Jersey
  • Asbury Park

  • Brielle

  • Colts Neck
  • Eatontown
  • Fair Haven
  • Little Silver
  • Long Branch
  • Middletown
  • Marlboro TWP
  • Oceanport
  • Red Bank
  • Rumson
  • Shrewsbury
New York
  • Chelsea
  • Financial District
  • Lower East Side
  • Midtown Manhattan
  • SoHo
  • Tribeca
  • Upper East Side
  • Upper West Side
  • West Village
  • Yorkville

Other Procedures That Can
Restore Your Youthful Glow

We offer a range of other facial procedures to complement your facelift results:

Full Facelift

A neck lift smooths loose skin, tightens underlying muscles, and refines the jawline to eliminate sagging and banding for a more youthful, contoured profile.

Brow Lift

A brow lift elevates the eyebrows and smooths forehead creases, helping you look more rested and naturally refreshed rather than tired or heavy-browed.

Blepharoplasty

Typically known as eyelid surgery, blepharoplasty is a sophisticated procedure crafted to enhance the appearance of the eyelids, offering a refined touch to your overall facial aesthetics.

Payment & Financing

You don’t have to pay for your facelift all at once. We offer several flexible financing options, including Cherry and CareCredit, so you can pay off your procedure on a schedule that works for you.

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