When it comes to turning back the clock on facial aging, more and more people are asking about combining procedures to maximize their results. One of the most common combinations I perform is a facelift with blepharoplasty. This comprehensive approach rejuvenates your facial appearance harmoniously, and it’s a key part of many treatment plans I create using my signature Reflection Lift technique.
Let’s break down why this combo works so well, how it fits into your lifestyle, and whether it might be right for you.
Why Combine a Facelift and Blepharoplasty?
As we age, we tend to lose volume, skin elasticity, and muscle tone throughout the entire face, not just in one spot. That’s why it’s so important to treat the face holistically. A facelift focuses on the lower face and neck, lifting sagging tissues and redefining the jawline. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), on the other hand, targets the upper face by removing or repositioning excess skin and fat in the eyelids.
When performed together, these procedures create harmony between the upper and lower face. If only one area is addressed—say, the jawline—but sagging eyelids remain untreated, the final result may feel incomplete or unbalanced. By rejuvenating both areas at once, we avoid this mismatch and deliver a more cohesive, youthful appearance.
What Is the Reflection Lift?
The Reflection Lift is a customized facelift approach I’ve developed over years of specializing in facial plastic surgery. It’s not a one-size-fits-all surgery. Instead, it’s tailored to your unique anatomy, aging patterns, and goals. There are three levels of the Reflection Lift, each one based on the extent of your facial aging. All are designed to restore a smoother, firmer appearance with minimal downtime.
When appropriate, I often recommend combining the Reflection Lift with upper and/or lower blepharoplasty. This allows me to address multiple concerns in one surgical session and deliver more dramatic—but still natural—results. You’ll still look like yourself—just more rested, more vibrant, and more confident.
Learn more about facelift surgery on our Facelift FAQ page.
The Benefits of Combining Procedures
If you’ve ever wondered whether doing both procedures at once is worth it, here are a few reasons why this approach has become so popular with my patients:
- More comprehensive results: A facelift smooths and lifts the jawline and neck, while eyelid surgery brightens and opens the eyes. Together, they create a more youthful look from top to bottom.
- Improved facial harmony: Treating both the upper and lower face avoids a “treated vs. untreated” contrast, resulting in a more natural aesthetic.
- Single recovery period: Instead of recovering twice, you’ll have one period of downtime, and just one interruption to your daily life.
- Cost-effective: Having both procedures done together can reduce total costs by eliminating duplicate facility or anesthesia fees.
- Faster transformation: You won’t have to wait months or years between procedures. You’ll see a refreshed look sooner and enjoy the confidence that comes with it.
Whether you’re dealing with loose skin along the jawline, puffiness, or sagging around the eyes, or all of the above, this combined approach can be the most efficient and satisfying way to achieve your goals.
What Recovery Looks Like
Understandably, one of the biggest concerns people have is the recovery process. What will it feel like? How long will you be out of work or social activities? Fortunately, facelift and blepharoplasty recovery tends to be straightforward when both are performed together.
Most patients take about 10 to 14 days off from work and public outings. During that time, you can expect some swelling and bruising, especially around the eyes, but these symptoms typically begin to fade within the first week. Cold compresses and prescribed medication can help you stay comfortable during the initial phase of healing.
Because you’re recovering from both procedures at once, you’re not doubling the downtime—you’re streamlining it. My team and I provide clear, personalized aftercare instructions to support your recovery, and we check in with you regularly to ensure everything is progressing as planned.
Are You a Good Candidate?
If you’re seeing visible signs of aging in both your mid-to-lower face and around your eyes, you may be an excellent candidate for a facelift with eyelid lift. Many of the patients I see fall into one of the following categories:
- Healthy, nonsmoking adults who want long-term facial rejuvenation.
- People experiencing jowling, neck laxity, or loss of cheek volume, along with puffy or drooping eyelids.
- Individuals who feel they look tired or aged but still feel vibrant and youthful inside.
- Anyone seeking a natural-looking result that enhances rather than changes their facial identity.
Of course, the best way to determine whether this is the right path for you is through a personal consultation. I’ll evaluate your facial structure, discuss your goals, and design a personalized treatment plan tailored to your timeline, comfort level, and lifestyle.
Let’s Talk About Your Goals
My goal is to help you look like a more rested, refreshed, and youthful version of yourself. With the right combination of procedures, that goal is not only possible—it’s often more attainable than you think. I invite you to take the next step by calling my office today at (615) 942-8016 or requesting a consultation.
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