If you are considering a face lift, you should keep the following points in mind.

A face lift is an elective surgical procedure not usually covered by insurance. Your first task will be to find a surgeon to perform the procedure. Begin by asking where the doctor has trained and how much experience he or she has in the field. Ask to see before and after pictures of the doctor's cases. If possible call several patients to see if they were satisfied by the process. Ask the different doctors to advise you of the risks of this kind of surgery.

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 visit, the more you will know and be able to make an informed decision.