FaceliftPeabody, MA

Look like yourself again, just more refreshed.

If jowls, loose lower-face skin, or a softened jawline are making you feel older than you feel, start with a private facelift consultation focused on natural-looking change.

Natural-looking goals
Jowls and jawline
Lower face and neck
Private consultation - Facial specialist care - Personalized plan
ConsultationReady

A quiet, personal conversation about whether facelift, mini facelift, lower facelift, or neck lift options may fit your goals.

Peabody FaceliftCare

Facelift care in Peabody tailored to your goals with experienced support from North Shore Plastic Surgery.

WHY PEOPLE COME IN
Sagging jowls
Softened jawline
Loose lower face
David J. Wages, M.D.
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Natural-Looking Goals
Refinement planned around your face, not an overdone look.
Peabody, MA
North Shore Plastic Surgery
Personalized Planning
Your anatomy, goals, and comfort level guide the next step.
Sound familiar?

When your face stops matching how you feel

Facial aging can show up slowly: a jawline that softens, jowls that change your profile, skin that feels heavier, or a neck that gives away more than you want. These are the moments when a consultation can bring clarity.

Sagging jowls
Lower-face fullness or drooping can change the shape of your face in photos and mirrors.
Softened jawline
The clean line between face and neck may feel less defined than it used to.
Loose lower-face skin
Skin laxity can make the face look heavier, tired, or older than you feel.
Neck aging
Loose neck skin or banding may be part of the same lower-face conversation.
The solution

A facelift should still look like you

Facelift surgery is designed to address visible aging in the lower face and often the neck, including jowls, loose skin, deeper folds, and loss of definition around the jawline.

The consultation is where the decision becomes personal. Your specialist can explain whether facelift, mini facelift, lower facelift, neck lift, or another option best fits your anatomy and goals.

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Procedure Flow
How It Works

A modern care path designed to make the next step clear.

1
Consultation
Talk through what bothers you most, from jowls and jawline change to neck laxity and overall facial aging.
2
Evaluation
Your specialist reviews facial structure, skin quality, prior treatments, and whether surgical rejuvenation may fit.
3
Treatment Plan
If appropriate, compare facelift, mini facelift, lower facelift, and neck lift options with clear next steps.
4
Next Steps
Leave with clearer expectations, timing considerations, and a plan built around natural-looking goals.
Why patients choose it

What patients are usually hoping to change

A more defined jawline
For the right candidate, facelift planning can address lower-face heaviness that softens the jawline.
Less visible jowling
The goal is to improve the sagging that can make the face look tired, heavy, or older than you feel.
A refreshed lower face
Facelift is meant to support facial balance without making you look pulled or unlike yourself.
Clarity when fillers stop helping
When non-surgical treatments are no longer enough, a surgical consultation can explain realistic options.
Is this right for you?

You may be ready for a facelift conversation

You notice jowls, loose lower-face skin, or a softened jawline.
Your neck or lower face makes you look older than you feel.
Fillers, skincare, or tightening treatments are no longer giving the change you want.
You want natural-looking refinement and are ready to discuss surgical options.
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Start with a consultation.

A facelift consultation is the right first step if you want honest guidance about what surgery may or may not be able to do for your face.

No pressure
David J. Wages, M.D.
David J. Wages, M.D.
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Your specialist

David J. Wages, M.D.

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon - Peabody, MA

David J. Wages, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Peabody, Massachusetts since 2003. North Shore Plastic Surgery says he performs a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical procedures, is a best-selling author, completed advanced fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital, and oversees all procedures at the practice.

Board-certified plastic surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Practicing in the Boston suburb of Peabody since 2003.
Advanced fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital and a teaching appointment at Harvard Medical School are listed by the practice.
The practice

Choose a team that understands facial nuance

North Shore Plastic Surgery & Med Spa is a Peabody, Massachusetts private-pay practice offering surgical and nonsurgical face, body, breast, and skin procedures under Dr. Wages' oversight.

The practice describes a full spectrum of facial and body rejuvenation care, with face and neck procedures, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, brow lift, lip lift, and nonsurgical treatments listed on its site.
For facelift care, the site describes individualized planning, pre-surgical measurements, outpatient surgery preparation, and a team approach from consultation through recovery.
The practice emphasizes rapid recovery techniques, five-star service, and tailored outcomes that look refreshed rather than overdone.
Location
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North Shore Plastic Surgery
7 First Avenue
Peabody MA 1960
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What to expect

How a facelift consultation works

1
Bring your goals
Share what feels different in photos, mirrors, and daily life so the conversation starts with your priorities.
2
Review your options
Discuss whether surgical facial rejuvenation, a less extensive approach, or another plan may make sense.
3
Set realistic expectations
Your specialist can explain likely tradeoffs, recovery considerations, and how natural-looking goals guide planning.
4
Decide with clarity
Move forward only when the plan, timing, and rationale feel clear.
Patient Outcomes

What patients say after treatment

4.9
190+
Life After Treatment
Refreshed, not different

The strongest facelift conversations are not about chasing a new face. They are about helping the lower face and neck look more aligned with how you still feel, with careful planning and realistic expectations.

"Dr. Wages is the best. You can't go wrong. My surgery was smooth from start to finish. More importantly, the results are phenomenal."
Frankie B.
Verified Patient
"I had a great experience at North Shore Plastic Surgery. Dr. Wages is extremely knowledgeable and professional, and provided personalized recommendations which made me feel confident about my desired outcome. The entire staff is terrific and very supportive. I highly recommend."
Lynne B.
Verified Patient
"Dr wages and his staff are beyond amazing. My procedure in office was so comfortable and easy. Everyone takes such great care of you and puts your mind at ease. Will absolutely be going back!"
Devin B.
Verified Patient
Common questions

Everything you need to know

How do I know if I am ready for a facelift?

A consultation is the best first step. Many patients start when jowls, lower-face heaviness, or neck laxity become difficult to improve with non-surgical treatments.

Will a facelift make me look pulled?

That is a common concern. The goal of a thoughtful facelift plan is natural-looking refinement, not changing who you are. Your specialist can explain what is realistic for your face.

Is a mini facelift enough?

It depends on your anatomy, skin laxity, and goals. A consultation can help compare mini facelift, lower facelift, facelift, and neck lift options.

Can a facelift help jowls and jawline definition?

Facelift planning commonly focuses on the lower face, including jowls and jawline softness. Your specialist can explain whether your concerns fit that approach.

What should I expect at a facelift consultation?

At your facelift consultation, your surgeon can review your facial anatomy, talk through your goals, and explain which procedure options may fit your concerns. You can also ask about recovery, scarring, and what to expect before and after surgery.

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Still have questions?

The right answer depends on your face, your goals, and your comfort with surgery. Start with a consultation and ask the questions that matter most.

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Ready to move forward?

Ready to look like yourself again?

Start with a private consultation and get clear guidance on whether facelift or related facial rejuvenation options may fit your goals.

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