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Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Tailored
To Your Features For Lasting Results

A facelift at Des Moines Plastic Surgery can reverse the contour changes that develop over time, including loose skin, sagging cheeks, and loss of jawline and upper-neck definition. Performed by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Robbins in our fully accredited surgical suite in West Des Moines, a facelift becomes the right option when nonsurgical treatments are no longer enough. It restores smoother contours and a refreshed, younger look without changing the character of your face.

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What a Facelift Can Improve

A surgical facelift can address:

Sagging skin along the cheeks, jawline, and neck
Deep wrinkles or facial folds
Jowls and loss of jawline definition
Loose or banded skin on the neck
Volume changes that make the face look tired or heavy

Using modern surgical techniques, Dr. Robbins customizes every facelift procedure to deliver results that are designed to look natural, balanced, and proportionate to your facial structure.

Benefits of Facelift Surgery

Patients choose facelift surgery for long-lasting improvements, such as:

A more defined jawline
Reduction of deep wrinkles and folds
A smoother, tighter neck
Improved facial harmony and contour
A refreshed look that feels like you, just younger

A facelift delivers a level of correction that nonsurgical treatments cannot match. For a full overview of other facial procedures, you can explore our facial plastic surgery procedures page.

Types of Facelift Procedures at Des Moines Plastic Surgery

Facelift surgery is highly customizable. During your facelift consultation, Dr. Robbins will evaluate your facial anatomy and recommend the approach that matches your goals.

Full Facelift

A full facelift rejuvenates the lower face, midface, and neck. It provides the most comprehensive lift and is ideal for patients with moderate to significant skin laxity.

Lower Facelift

Focuses on the jawline, lower cheeks, and jowls. This option is often selected when the neck and midface require less correction.

Mid Facelift

Targets the mid-face and cheek area to restore gentle lift and volume. This approach improves sagging around the cheeks without a full lower face correction.

Mini Facelift

A smaller-incision technique designed for earlier aging changes. A mini facelift offers subtle tightening with a shorter recovery period.

Neck Lift

Often paired with a facelift or performed alone. A neck lift smooths loose skin, sharpens the jawline, and reduces the appearance of a double chin.

FAQs ABOUT FACELIFT SURGERY IN DES MOINES

We also see many patients who wonder what age is right for a facelift; this varies by genetics, sun exposure, and skin quality. If you’re unsure whether it’s time, our blog “What age should you get a facelift?” offers helpful guidance and can support your decision-making ahead of a consultation.

A facelift focuses on the lower two-thirds of the face: the cheeks, jawline, and neck. It does not lift the forehead or smooth sagging eyelids.

If you’re concerned about these areas, many patients combine their facelift with:

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to remove eyelid hooding or puffiness
Brow lift surgery to elevate the forehead and soften a heavy brow

These procedures may be performed alone or with a facelift for a balanced, full-face rejuvenation.

Facelift surgery is performed in our fully accredited surgical suite in West Des Moines. Most procedures take two to four hours, depending on the type of facelift and whether other facial procedures are being combined. You’ll receive IV sedation or general anesthesia, and we’ll review the best option for you during your consultation.

Incision placement and the surgical approach vary based on your facial anatomy and goals. These details are discussed in depth ahead of your procedure so you know exactly what to expect. In general, the deeper tissues of the face are lifted and tightened to restore smoother contours, and excess skin is removed before the incisions are closed with care.

Most patients tolerate recovery very well. Though facelift surgery isn’t usually considered very painful, it’s common to experience some stiffness, bruising, and swelling. In order to keep you as comfortable as possible, Dr. Robbins will provide you with specific aftercare instructions along with oral pain medication.

Swelling and bruising may be significant and are typically most noticeable in the first two weeks. Work and social interaction may need to be limited during this time. Dr. Robbins and the staff at Des Moines Plastic Surgery™ will see facelift patients back numerous times during the first few weeks after surgery. Full recovery from swelling may take up to a month, and scars will fade over the next several months.

Expect swelling and bruising for the first one to two weeks. Most patients return to desk work within 7–14 days, depending on how their body heals.
You’ll receive detailed aftercare instructions, and our team will see you regularly during the early recovery phase to ensure your healing progresses smoothly. Strenuous exercise should be avoided for about three to four weeks.

A facelift cannot stop the natural aging process, but the improvements are long-lasting. Many patients enjoy their results for 10 years or more. Your skin quality, lifestyle, and genetics all play a role in how long your rejuvenation lasts.

Pricing varies based on the type of facelift, whether other facial procedures are combined, and the complexity of your surgical plan.
During your facelift consultation, we’ll provide a detailed cost estimate along with available financing options.

Why Choose Des Moines Plastic Surgery™ for Facelift Surgery?

Des Moines Plastic Surgery™ is known for natural-looking results and high surgical standards. Dr. David Robbins is the only quadruple board-certified plastic surgeon in Iowa. Patients from West Des Moines to Ankeny and across the surrounding areas of Polk County choose our state-of-the-art clinic for facial plastic surgery because we offer:

A fully accredited, on-site surgical suite in West Des Moines
Experience with more than 10,000 cosmetic surgery procedures
A focus on safe, natural facelift outcomes
Proven results highlighted in our Before & After Gallery
A patient-centered environment that supports you from consultation through recovery

You can also explore our patient testimonials to see real experiences from individuals who chose our practice for their facial rejuvenation.

Angela — Face Lift Surgery

Angela talks about her facial rejuvenation journey, why she chose Dr. Robbins, and how his experience made her feel confident and comfortable throughout the process.

Schedule Your Facelift Consultation in West Des Moines or Ankeny

If you’re ready to restore a more youthful, confident look, request an appointment at Des Moines Plastic Surgery™ to learn more about our advanced face procedures near me designed to meet your aesthetic goals. Call us at 515.221.9999, or you can book a consultation online for either our clinic in West Des Moines or our plastic surgery office at the Coachlight Clinic in Ankeny. Dr. Robbins and his team will listen to your goals, evaluate your concerns, and create a facelift surgical plan tailored to you.