Restore the beauty of the face you remember from years gone — with a surgeon who has performed this operation in Columbia since 1998.
The facelift procedure continues to evolve. Over the years it has changed from simple skin lifting to more complex deeper-plane lifting techniques. Today many different techniques exist, with outcomes that are consistently reliable and durable.
The procedure usually involves incisions in front of and behind the ear, which may extend into the scalp. Various degrees of undermining of the skin are performed and the deeper layers of the face are lifted. Muscle tightening, as well as liposuction of the neck and jowls, may be performed, and excess skin is either removed or repositioned. The result is a reversal of the effects of gravity and a tightening of the soft tissues that restores a more youthful contour.
The face usually portrays the first visible signs of aging — both gravity and diminished volume result in the facial features of aging. Most patients requesting evaluation for a facelift feel that their facial features do not reflect their youthful spirit and energy level. There are many variations of the procedure that smooth the skin of the face and neck, tighten the underlying tissues and muscle, and remove excess skin.
Facelift, performed by Dr. Carlin — here with upper and lower eyelid surgery in the same operation.
Photographs are of actual patients of Carlin Plastic Surgery, published with patient consent. Please use before-and-after photographs only as a benchmark of good results — individual results vary person to person.
“Dr. Carlin is amazing. He did my cosmetic surgery several years ago and I still look wonderful. My friend had a facelift done by him and she is more than pleased. I am a nurse and I would recommend him without hesitation.”
The face usually portrays the first visible signs of aging; both gravity and diminished volume result in the facial features of aging. Most patients requesting evaluation for a facelift feel that their facial features do not reflect their youthful spirit and energy level. Dr. Carlin will examine the skin, the deeper soft tissues, and the neck, and talk through which variation of the procedure fits what you want changed.
In our own private surgery center at the practice in West Columbia — not a hospital. The same team you meet at your consultation is the team that cares for you on the day of surgery and through your recovery.
Yes. Facelift is frequently combined with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and neck lift — the patient shown above had a facelift with upper and lower blepharoplasty in one operation.
No. Carlin Plastic Surgery does not accept insurance. We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and CareCredit financing.
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office is closed on Friday. After hours, surgical patients can reach Dr. Carlin through our answering service.
Every plan begins with a private consultation with Dr. Carlin. Call, or send us a message and our team will reach out promptly.
(803) 926-0969