If you’ve started noticing sagging skin, wrinkles, volume loss, drooping eyelids, or changes in your skin quality, you may be wondering what facial rejuvenation treatments can help.
Facial rejuvenation is a broad term that describes surgical and non-surgical treatments designed to restore a more refreshed, rested, and youthful appearance. Depending on your concerns, treatment may involve everything from injectables and laser treatments to procedures such as eyelid surgery, brow lift, fat grafting, facelift surgery, or neck lift surgery.
At the Center for Plastic Surgery Ann Arbor, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Sherick and board-eligible plastic surgeon Dr. Galina Primeau take a personalized approach to facial rejuvenation. Rather than recommending the same treatment for every patient, they evaluate your anatomy, goals, and signs of aging to develop a customized treatment plan.
One of the advantages of choosing a full-service facial rejuvenation practice is having access to both surgical and non-surgical treatment options under one roof. Our surgeons work alongside experienced nurse injectors, physician assistants, and licensed aestheticians to help patients address concerns ranging from wrinkles and volume loss to pigmentation, sun damage, and skin laxity.
In this guide, we’ll explore the most common facial rejuvenation procedures and treatments available for each area of the face.
The Forehead and Eyes
The eyes are often one of the first places people notice signs of facial aging. Excess eyelid skin, drooping brows, under-eye bags, wrinkles, and volume loss can make patients appear tired, even when they feel well-rested.
In the upper portion of the face, injectables such as Botox® and Dysport® can help soften the appearance of forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows (often called “elevens”), and crow’s feet around the eyes.
For patients with excess eyelid skin, blepharoplasty remains one of the most popular facial rejuvenation surgeries because it can create a significant improvement with relatively minimal downtime compared to many other facial procedures. Commonly known as an eyelid lift, an upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin from the upper eyelids to help the eyes appear more open, alert, and refreshed. Many patients also experience an improvement in their field of vision.
To address puffiness or bags beneath the eyes, a lower blepharoplasty may be recommended. In some cases, Dr. Sherick or Dr. Primeau may also suggest facial fat grafting to restore loss of volume around the eyes. During fat grafting, fat is carefully harvested from another area of the body, purified, and strategically injected into areas of the face that have become hollow with age. While dermal fillers can provide similar volume restoration, fat grafting offers a longer-lasting solution for many patients.
For patients whose eyebrows have descended over time, a brow lift may be recommended to elevate the brows and create a more rested, youthful appearance.
The Nose
While many facial rejuvenation procedures focus on reversing signs of aging, some patients seek treatment to improve facial harmony and balance. The nose plays a central role in facial proportions, making it a common area of concern.
Rhinoplasty, often referred to as a nose reshaping procedure, can refine the appearance of the nose by adjusting its size, shape, projection, width, or profile. Patients may seek rhinoplasty to reduce a dorsal hump, refine the nasal tip, narrow the bridge, or improve overall facial balance. In some cases, rhinoplasty can also improve breathing by addressing structural concerns inside the nose.
Although surgery is the most comprehensive way to alter the shape of the nose, non-surgical treatments may address certain concerns. Botox can be used to soften bunny lines that appear when the nose is scrunched, while dermal fillers can sometimes be used to camouflage minor contour irregularities. However, these results are temporary and do not replace surgical rhinoplasty.
The Cheeks, Jawline, and Neck
The cheeks, jawline, and neck are often where patients notice the most significant signs of facial aging. Common concerns include volume loss, hollow cheeks, jowling, sagging skin, deep folds, and loss of jawline definition.
For patients experiencing moderate to advanced facial aging, facelift surgery remains the gold standard of facial rejuvenation. Modern facelift techniques focus on repositioning deeper facial tissues rather than simply tightening the skin. This allows patients to achieve a refreshed appearance while still looking like themselves.
Dr. Sherick and Dr. Primeau prioritize natural-looking results that preserve each patient’s unique facial characteristics and expressions. Their goal is never to make patients look pulled, tight, or overdone. Instead, facelift surgery is designed to restore a more rested, youthful appearance while maintaining the features that make each patient unique.
Facelift surgery is often paired with facial fat grafting to restore lost volume in the cheeks and midface. Because aging affects both facial volume and skin position, combining these procedures often produces the most comprehensive facial rejuvenation results.
Many patients focus on the face and overlook the neck, despite it being one of the first areas to reveal signs of aging. Depending on your anatomy and goals, Dr. Sherick or Dr. Primeau may recommend combining a neck lift with facelift surgery to create a more balanced and cohesive result.
For patients who are not yet ready for surgery, dermal fillers can help restore volume to the cheeks and improve facial contours. Botox and Dysport can also be used in the lower face and neck to soften certain muscle movements, refine the jawline, and improve the appearance of prominent neck bands.
Facial Skin Rejuvenation
While surgical procedures can address structural changes associated with aging, skin quality plays an equally important role in facial rejuvenation.
Sun exposure, genetics, lifestyle factors, and the natural aging process can contribute to pigmentation, age spots, redness, acne scars, fine lines, and uneven skin texture. Even patients who undergo facelift surgery often benefit from treatments that improve the appearance and health of their skin.
Not every patient needs surgery to achieve meaningful facial rejuvenation. Many signs of aging can be effectively addressed with non-surgical treatments performed by our experienced medical spa team.
Depending on your concerns, treatment options may include:
- Botox® and Dysport® for dynamic wrinkles
- Dermal fillers for volume restoration
- BroadBand Light (BBL) treatments for pigmentation and sun damage
- Laser resurfacing treatments for skin texture and fine lines
- Chemical peels
- Microneedling
- HydraFacial® and DiamondGlow® treatments
- Medical-grade skincare
In many cases, patients achieve the best results through a combination of surgical and non-surgical treatments. For example, a facelift can reposition sagging tissues, while laser treatments, skincare, and injectables can improve skin tone, texture, and overall skin quality.
Because the Center for Plastic Surgery Ann Arbor offers both surgical and medical spa services, patients can receive a comprehensive facial rejuvenation plan tailored to their unique needs and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Facial Rejuvenation
What is facial rejuvenation?
Facial rejuvenation refers to surgical and non-surgical treatments designed to improve signs of aging such as wrinkles, volume loss, sagging skin, drooping eyelids, pigmentation concerns, and changes in skin quality.
What is the best facial rejuvenation procedure?
There is no single best facial rejuvenation procedure. The ideal treatment depends on your anatomy, goals, age, and concerns. Some patients achieve excellent results with injectables and laser treatments, while others benefit more from procedures such as facelift surgery, eyelid surgery, fat grafting, or neck lift surgery.
What facial rejuvenation procedure lasts the longest?
Surgical procedures such as facelift surgery, neck lift surgery, blepharoplasty, and fat grafting generally provide longer-lasting results than non-surgical treatments. However, all facial rejuvenation treatments are influenced by the natural aging process.
At what age should I consider facial rejuvenation?
Patients pursue facial rejuvenation at many different ages. Some begin preventative treatments in their 30s, while others seek surgical facial rejuvenation in their 50s, 60s, or beyond. Treatment recommendations are based on your anatomy and goals rather than age alone.
Can facial rejuvenation look natural?
Yes. Modern facial rejuvenation techniques focus on restoring balance and addressing signs of aging while preserving your unique facial features. Natural-looking results are one of the primary goals of facial rejuvenation surgery.
Schedule a Facial Rejuvenation Consultation in Ann Arbor
Whether you’re considering a facelift, neck lift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, facial fat grafting, injectables, laser treatments, or a customized combination of procedures, our team can help you understand your options.
At the Center for Plastic Surgery Ann Arbor, facial rejuvenation isn’t about looking like someone else. It’s about helping you look refreshed, confident, and like the best version of yourself.
Schedule a surgical consultation with Dr. Sherick or Dr. Primeau, or book a complimentary skincare consultation with our medical spa team by calling 734.712.2323 or book online.
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