Sagging skin and tired eyes often age the face the most. A facelift targets the jawline and cheeks, and eyelid surgery refreshes the eyes. When combined, they work like the ultimate anti-aging duo. Mehdi Balakhani, MD, serving patients in Newark and New Castle County, offers both procedures together for natural-looking, balanced results. Learn more about the duo here.
Why They Work Better Together
Facial aging rarely occurs in isolation. Loose skin along the jawline often develops around the same time drooping eyelids or under-eye bags appear. Correcting just one area can create contrast instead of harmony, so combining a facelift (rhytidectomy) and eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) often leads to the most natural results.
Complementary improvements
Here’s what each procedure can do and how they deliver even more when performed together:
- Facelift alone: Smooths jowls, lifts sagging cheeks, and tightens the neck — but doesn’t refresh heavy eyelids
- Eyelid surgery alone: Brightens and smooths the eye area, but leaves lower-face laxity untouched
- Combined facelift and eyelid surgery: The rested look from eyelid surgery enhances the lifted contours of the facelift, resulting in youthful balance from brow to neck
Balanced, natural results
When only one feature is addressed, it can draw attention to untreated areas. A tighter jawline with puffy lids may look uneven. Treating both areas simultaneously, the cheeks, eyes, and jawline align in harmony, avoiding an “operated” appearance and instead creating natural-looking rejuvenation.
Efficiency and longevity
- Single recovery period: Heal from both surgeries at once, avoiding the downtime of two separate procedures
- Comprehensive approach: Tackles the most noticeable signs of aging in one surgical plan
- Lasting effects: Because the whole face is refreshed together, results often look cohesive and remain in balance as the face continues to age
Some patients call this combination a “glow up facelift,” with rested eyes and smoother contours that bring out the best in each other.
Benefits of Combining Procedures
Choosing rhytidectomy with blepharoplasty means you can expect:
- More natural-looking results compared to treating a single area
- Streamlined recovery, with both procedures done at the same time
- A refreshed appearance that looks consistent across all facial features
- Results that typically last longer since both the upper and lower face are addressed together
Other facial procedures may also complement these surgeries. Some patients combine a facial lift surgery with a brow lift for smoother forehead lines, or add dermal fillers to restore lost facial volume. Non-surgical options such as Botox and chemical peels can further refine results.
Recovery Insights
Recovery varies from person to person, but patients go through a single healing process when surgeries are combined. Bruising and swelling are usually most noticeable in the first couple of weeks. Many patients return to social activities within 2–3 weeks, with results continuing to refine over the following months.
Dr. Balakhani and his team provide detailed instructions, in-office support, and follow-up care to keep recovery safe and comfortable.
Why Choose Dr. Balakhani
Expertise matters if you’re considering a facelift and blepharoplasty in Newark or New Castle County, DE. Mehdi Balakhani, DDS, MD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience in facial rejuvenation. He has served as Chief of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at regional hospitals, reflecting the trust both peers and patients place in his work. Patients who choose him as their surgeon benefit from a thoughtful approach to care.
Equally important is the support patients receive outside the operating room. Dr. Balakhani’s staff are highly trained professionals who guide each patient from consultation through recovery, making the process smooth and reassuring.
Our practice also provides treatment in accredited facilities, emphasizing safety, privacy, and comfort. This combination of surgical expertise, attentive staff, and modern facilities makes Dr. Balakhani’s practice a trusted destination for patients throughout Delaware seeking facial rejuvenation.
Ready to Refresh Your Look? Book Your Consultation
A facelift procedure combined with eyelid surgery offers one of the most powerful ways to refresh your appearance, addressing both sagging skin and tired-looking eyes in harmony. Mehdi Balakhani, DDS, MD, FACS, provides advanced facial procedures in a welcoming, modern setting. Explore how this anti-aging duo can deliver balanced, natural results.
Contact us to schedule your facelift consultation with a trusted facelift surgeon today.
