Facelift New York
“Dr. Foster and his staff are amazing!”
— Janet D., 5-Star Review
- Natural, Rested Results
- Park Avenue Precision
- Dual Board Certified
- Endoscopic Techniques Used
The Beautifying Effects
of a Facelift
A facelift surgery delivers the dream look you envision by making major improvements in three significant areas:
Skin
Collagen production decreases with age, causing your skin to thin and lose elasticity, leading to the development of fine lines and wrinkles. During a facelift, Dr. Foster trims excess skin and smooths what remains.
Muscles
As facial muscles weaken over time, you can lose tone, leading to drooping along the jawline. Your facial muscles can be tightened during a facelift to reduce sagging, thereby restoring a youthful appearance.
Fat
Facial fat can shift position as we age, moving from the cheeks to under the chin. This can create the appearance of jowls or a double chin. During a facelift at our New York City clinic, Dr. Foster can remove excess fat to slim your look.
Your Face Deserves an Expert
Choosing to have a facelift is a deeply personal decision, one that deserves expert attention, not a rushed consultation or cookie-cutter approach. At our boutique Park Avenue practice, Dr. Craig Foster offers an elevated surgical experience defined by discretion, precision, and a commitment to natural results.
Here, you are not just selecting a facelift. You are choosing a surgeon with dual board certification, decades of facial surgical experience, and a reputation for delivering the kind of timeless, rested look that enhances rather than alters. Every detail of your procedure, from incision placement to tissue contouring, will be tailored to your unique facial structure and aesthetic preferences.
Dr. Foster personally oversees every aspect of your care, ensuring your goals are fully understood and your outcome is both beautiful and believable. Patients trust us not just for our surgical skill, but for the individualized attention and respect they receive every step of the way.
Ready to begin your transformation? Schedule your private consultation at our New York City office today.
Expert Care, Elite Credentials Meet Dr. Craig Foster
Dr. Craig Foster is a dual board-certified plastic surgeon and facial specialist practicing in New York City for over 25 years. With credentials in both Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology, as well as fellowship status with the American College of Surgeons, he brings an advanced level of anatomical expertise to every procedure.
Known for his meticulous technique and natural aesthetic, Dr. Foster has built a reputation for delivering refined, elegant results that never look overdone. His boutique Park Avenue practice is focused exclusively on facial surgery, allowing him to offer the highest level of precision and individualized care to each patient.
Facelifts Are Truly
Transformative
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is an incredibly popular surgical procedure that reverses signs of aging, providing noticeable, permanent improvements that cannot be achieved with non-surgical methods.
While we offer several facelift surgeries (including mini facelifts), in many cases patients who visit Dr. Foster's Manhattan practice need a full facelift to best rejuvenate their appearance. During a full facelift, Dr. Foster tightens and re-drapes the skin, muscles, and underlying tissue on the entire face and neck to give you a younger, natural look.
Our All-Inclusive Pricing Covers All Surgery Costs
When you pay for your facelift procedure at our New York City surgical practice, a single cost covers:
- An incredibly thorough consultation that results in highly personalized care
- Usage of our cutting-edge surgical room and recovery suite
- Anesthesia and fees for the in-house anesthesiologist
- Medication and supplements for healing
- Bandaging and lab work
We offer financing options so there's no need to delay treatment. Contact our cosmetic surgery experts to learn more.
Request Discreet Treatment
Our plastic surgery facility has earned accreditation from Quad A, the leading organization that ensures an accredited facility has demonstrated a profound commitment to patient safety, procedure quality, and equipment maintenance.
In addition to offering truly first-rate surgery, our world-class team ensures privacy at every step of your process. Our office is in a luxurious building with a doorman and our entrance is in a subtle location, allowing you to meet with us without ever worrying about anyone seeing you. Call or write to request your private consultation.
212-744-5746
A 5-Star Review From
New York
"Fantastic experience and knowledge. Truly
Sheri
understands client needs and meets all
expectations. Highly recommend."
Tailored Facelift Options
In addition to full traditional facelifts, Dr. Foster offers several facelift variations at his Upper East Side practice. These targeted procedures can often mean less recovery time while still refreshing your appearance.
Lower Facelift
If you are bothered by jowls and loose skin on your neck, a lower facelift can rejuvenate and transform your appearance. A lower facelift targets sagging skin around the mouth, along the jawline, and on the neck. The lower face and neck commonly show early signs of aging, and many patients in their 40s and 50s prefer to target this specific area rather than pursue a full facelift.
Mid Facelift
A mid facelift offers a great option for patients with loose skin primarily around the lower eyelids and cheeks. If you are concerned about this area of your face, it is important for you to meet with our Manhattan surgeon for a consultation so that Dr. Foster can determine whether you would benefit more from a mid facelift or a combination of lower eyelid surgery and cheek implants.
Mini Facelift
Nicknamed the "weekend facelift" for the quickness of the procedure and its shortened recovery time, the mini facelift is ideal for Manhattan-area facelift patients in their 30s and 40s who are just starting to experience sagging or drooping of facial skin. A mini facelift requires smaller incisions and less recovery than a full facelift, but cannot achieve the same drastic results.
Facelift vs. Injectables Which Is Right for You?
Injectables like BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers can offer noticeable short-term improvements with little to no downtime. For patients in the early stages of aging, these treatments can soften lines, add volume, and refresh the face temporarily. However, injectables do not address deeper structural changes like sagging skin, weakened muscles, or displaced fat.
A facelift, by contrast, delivers long-lasting improvement by correcting the underlying causes of facial aging. Dr. Foster lifts and repositions facial tissues for a smoother, more youthful contour. This approach works not just on the surface, but at a deeper anatomical level. The results can last for 10 years or more and are especially effective for patients with moderate to advanced signs of aging.
During your consultation at our New York office, Dr. Foster will evaluate your goals and facial structure to determine whether surgery, injectables, or a combination of both will achieve the most natural and satisfying outcome.
The Full Facelift Process
We Offer Many Options For a Refreshed Appearance
In addition to the facelift variations listed below, our Upper East Side board-certified surgeon also offers other facial plastic surgery procedures to refine the nose, eyelids, and other parts of the face.
On top of performing blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, cheek augmentation, and lip augmentation, Dr. Foster offers a variety of non-surgical options like BOTOX® Cosmetic and other injectables.
Another 5-Star Review
From New York
"Fantastic experience and knowledge. Truly
Julie
understands client needs and meets all
expectations. Highly recommend."
