A facelift is a surgical procedure to repair sagging, drooping, and wrinkled skin of the face and neck. It is performed to improve visible signs of aging, poor diet, or heredity; it is performed by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and redraping facial and neck skin. If you are considering such a procedure, here's something you need to know.

A face lift is elective surgery and probably will not be covered under your health insurance policy. Since you will bear the entire cost of the operation, you should interview as many cosmetic surgeons as possible. You should discuss costs, your expectations, the surgeon's qualifications and experience.

If you do elect to have the procedure, compare as many different surgeons as you can. This is elective surgery, it will not likely be covered by insurance, so you want to be able to compare fees and services.