Facelift in Buffalo, NY
Personalized Facial Rejuvenation
With Advanced SMAS Techniques
- Customized SMAS facelift planning for natural results
- Advanced neck contouring and deep neck lift options
- Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon
Why Choose Our Practice for a Facelift in Buffalo, NY
Dr. David A. Sherris has spent decades refining his facelift approach as techniques and understanding of facial anatomy have advanced. Rather than relying on outdated methods, he continually evaluates outcomes and incorporates improvements to achieve more natural, consistent results. This commitment to evolution allows him to deliver facelifts that look refined today and continue to age well over time.
Our facial plastic surgeon in Buffalo, NY, has moved beyond surface-level neck contouring to advanced deep neck fat removal performed beneath the muscle when appropriate. This approach creates a more defined jawline and a smoother neck while allowing some patients, who may not have qualified in the past, to achieve meaningful rejuvenation. Addressing the neck at a deeper structural level helps ensure the facelift result looks complete and balanced.
As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and former Chief of Facial Plastic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Sherris brings leadership-level judgment to every facelift. His experience allows him to select the least invasive SMAS-based approach capable of achieving the desired result, balancing aesthetics, anatomy, and long-term stability for each patient.
Take the First Step Toward a Younger Appearance Request a Consultation with Dr. Sherris
After a facelift, patients will experience smoother skin and a more youthful appearance. The effects will also complement your facial features, highlight your natural beauty, and provide an increased sense of self-esteem. When planning your facelift surgery, Dr. Sherris will carefully tailor the cosmetic procedure to suit your unique needs and goals. Dr. Sherris will also be happy to answer any questions about your facelift, alternative treatments, and financing options.
“Meeting with Dr for the first time can be a very nervous experience, however Dr Sherris made me feel relaxed and confident that I had chosen the best Physician to care for me. He answered any question I had about my procedure from start to finish always reinforcing the fact he and his staff would be there if anything I needed. So very happy with the care and results I have received Blessings to you and your staff” — Michele, 5-Star Review
Long-Lasting Facial Rejuvenation Over Time
This patient returned 17 years after her original facelift, brow lift, and eyelid surgery seeking a refreshed appearance. She is shown two months after a facelift with platysmaplasty, upper eyelid surgery, and perioral dermabrasion, demonstrating how well-planned facial surgery can age gracefully over decades. Even years later, her results reflect natural structure, balance, and a rested appearance rather than an overdone look.
How Dr. Sherris Approaches Facelift Surgery
In this video, Dr. David A. Sherris explains how facelift surgery can address aging in the cheeks, jawline, and neck through a range of personalized options. He discusses why facelift planning depends on factors like genetics, skin quality, and patient goals, and how the right approach can restore a more youthful version of yourself without changing who you are. His perspective emphasizes natural results, realistic expectations, and experience gained from focusing exclusively on facial surgery.
Types of Facelifts
Our practice offers several types of facelift procedures to match your cosmetic needs. Dr. Sherris uses strategically placed incisions for all types of facelifts to reduce scarring and promote fast healing.
Financing Options for Facelifts
While health insurance typically won't cover the cost of a facelift, we offer flexible financing options to help you achieve the look you've always wanted. CareCredit® financing can help make this procedure more accessible by splitting up the cost into affordable monthly payments.
Choose a Facelift Expert
Dr. Sherris is trusted by the most knowledgeable medical professionals to provide precise, natural-looking surgical results. He combines his skill and expertise with advanced techniques and technology to ensure the best care possible. Call or write to our Buffalo team today to request your facelift consultation with our expert plastic surgeon.
“Dr. Sherris and his team are amazing! From start to finish, they made the process seamless and stress-free. Dr. Sherris is truly the best in his field—his expertise and attention to detail gave me results I absolutely love. The staff is warm, welcoming, and always available to answer questions. I couldn’t be happier and highly recommend them!” — Mindy, 5-Star Review
Experience the Benefits of Dr. Sherris' Facelift Surgeries
Rejuvenate Your Appearance
A facelift is an extremely rewarding cosmetic surgery procedure that can remove excess skin and reverse the effects of aging on the face and neck.
Boost Self-Esteem
By addressing the signs of aging such as wrinkles and sagging skin, a facelift can alleviate many of your insecurities. Patients often enjoy an improved sense of self-confidence after surgery.
Safe, Specialized Treatment
Facelifts are extremely safe procedures when performed by a board-certified facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Sherris. With modern techniques and expertise, Dr. Sherris can also minimize scarring and recovery times.
Facelift Fast Facts
A facelift (or rhytidectomy) is a plastic surgery procedure that reduces the signs of aging around your face and neck. Over time, your skin and the supporting soft tissue underneath the skin becomes loose, which results in sagging skin and wrinkles. A facelift procedure can tighten the skin around your cheeks, neck, and jawline to help combat signs of aging and rejuvenate your appearance. While a facelift is often the best option for turning back the clock, our Buffalo plastic surgery office offers both surgical and non-surgical options to highlight the best aspects of your appearance.
Facelift surgeries can reduce wrinkles, lines, and excess skin to make you look 10 to 15 years younger.
Any patient can benefit from a facelift, but patients between 40 and 70 years old often see the most dramatic results.
Facelift surgery typically takes from 3 to 5 hours depending on the type of surgery and the extent of the treatment.
Candidates for Facelift Surgery Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Facial Plastic Procedure
Overall Health
As with any surgical procedure, you should be in good overall health. Certain health issues, like autoimmune diseases, may increase your risk of complications because they impair healing. But be sure to discuss any conditions with our plastic surgeon during your consultation.
Smoking and Drinking
Smoking, nicotine vaping or heavy drinking can affect your body's ability to heal properly. It is required that you avoid any nicotine products for at least one month prior to surgery, throughout the entire treatment process, and one month post-operatively to achieve a successful outcome.
Stable Weight
Gaining or losing a significant amount of weight after the procedure can affect your results. We recommend that patients reach their target weight range before undergoing a facelift to experience long-lasting results.
Expectations
Dr. Sherris can enhance your natural look to a more youthful appearance. He cannot give you an entirely new face, but will refresh your natural beauty. During a consultation, Dr. Sherris can help you set realistic expectations and goals for your cosmetic surgery.
Find Out If a Facelift
Is Right For You
Discuss Your Options With Dr. Sherris During a Consultation
During your initial consultation, Dr. Sherris will listen to your needs and goals before recommending any procedures. He will always suggest the least invasive option that can deliver your desired results. We can even combine facelifts with other treatments like brow lifts or eyelid surgery for a complete facial rejuvenation.
We serve facelift patients throughout the region who seek premier results and high-quality care from our office in Buffalo, NY.
Timeline of a Facelift
Procedure Steps
When you choose Dr. Sherris, you're choosing a leader in facial plastic surgery who has given lectures on the topic and performed surgery around the world.
Recovering After a Facelift
After the procedure, Dr. Sherris may prescribe pain medications to help manage any discomfort. Most facial surgery feels tight and achy at first, but is mildly painful. A drainage tube may be utilized to rid the facial area of excess fluids within the first 24 hours of the surgery. We will schedule an appointment to remove sutures about seven days after the surgery.
Most patients return to work and normal activities about two weeks after surgery. The initial results are immediate, and patients will see them continue to develop during the recovery period over the next few months. However, patients may notice subtle improvements for up to six to 12 months after their procedure.
Hear What Other Healthcare Professionals Have to Say
Dr. David A. Sherris strives to provide his patients with an outstanding experience. He takes great care to provide highly personalized care and natural-looking results. In this plastic surgery review, Maggie highly recommends Dr. Sherris for both surgical and non-surgical procedures.
Explore Our Non-Surgical Treatments
Our Buffalo practice offers an array of non-surgical injectables that can drastically improve your appearance. While none of these can achieve the same level of results as a full-fledged surgical procedure like a facelift, they can improve your appearance. Some patients prefer to start with treatments like these before deciding if they want to go forward with a facelift. Here are a couple of the most popular options we offer:
BOTOX Cosmetic
We offer BOTOX Cosmetic® or Dysport® to address crow's feet, frown lines, and wrinkles. It works by selectively paralyzing the facial muscles that cause these wrinkles when they contract. BOTOX® or Dysport® is administered in minutes and can last for up to six months.
Sculptra Aesthetic
Popular for both women and men, Sculptra® Aesthetic is an injectable treatment that helps restore your skin's foundation by stimulating your natural collagen production to smooth the cheek region and along the jawline. Very natural it can make skin look younger for as long as two years. We also offer a variety of dermal fillers that can provide volume to lips for the pouty look or to add volume to other areas of the face.
“Dr. Sherris and everyone at his office are incredibly professional. I’m very happy with my results from nose surgery. If you’re considering facial surgery, I highly recommend Dr. Sherris.” — Breanna, 5-Star Review
