Before you elect to have a face lift, you should undergo a complete physical exam so that your surgeon can determine if you are an acceptable candidate for a face lift. It is important for you to discuss any medical conditions that you have and to tell your doctor about any medications that you are taking including any herbal or other non-prescription ones. If your doctor decides that you can have face lift surgery, discuss the procedure thoroughly with him or her before deciding if you want to go through with the procedure. Just because a physician says that you may have face lift surgery does not mean that you must decide to have the procedure. You may still change your mind even after discussing the procedure with a physician. And speak with several different surgeons to get different ideas.

Ask yourself about your own expectations. Are you expecting more out of the procedure than it can deliver? A physician's advice will help. You will only be disappointed if you expect more than the procedure can provide.

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. The more surgeons you talk to, the more you will know and be able to make an informed decision.