Self-Evaluation

This is not a diagnostic tool. It is a set of questions patients typically consider before requesting a consultation. Answering "yes" to most of these does not confirm candidacy; answering "no" does not rule it out. Only a qualified surgeon evaluating you in person can determine candidacy.

Anatomy & Concerns

• Do you notice descent of the midface, jowling along the jawline, or laxity of the neck?
• Have injectables (fillers, neuromodulators) stopped fully addressing your concern?
• Are your primary concerns about tissue descent rather than volume loss alone?

Health & Lifestyle

• Is your general health stable, with any chronic conditions well-controlled?
• Are you a non-smoker, or willing and able to stop for the pre- and post-operative window your surgeon requires?
• Is your weight stable and are you not planning major weight change in the next 12 months?
• Do you have a caregiver available during the first days of recovery?

Expectations

• Do you understand that all surgery carries risk, and that individual outcomes vary?
• Are your goals rejuvenation and natural repositioning — rather than changing your fundamental appearance?
• Can you accommodate roughly 2–3 weeks of visible-recovery downtime?

Not a Candidate?

If several of the above are "no", surgery may not be the right step right now. Non-surgical alternatives are discussed at /deep-plane-facelift-vs-fillers and /deep-plane-facelift-vs-thread-lifts. A consultation can still be useful to hear an evidence-based recommendation.

Next Step

If a private evaluation makes sense, request a consultation:

→ Request a Private Consultation

See also full candidacy discussion at /am-i-a-candidate-for-deep-plane-facelift.