there are excellent nonsurgical treatments available. radiofrequency treatments such as thermage can help tighten the skin and give a little lift; soft tissue fillers and volumizers such as radiesse and sculptra placed in the correct areas of the cheeks along the jaw line and nasolabial folds can rejuvenate tighten and lift very nicely and the results can last 2-4 years with touch ups intermittently after that to maintain and enhance the results. if you are set on a facelift i would recommend seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon to have all your options explained in detail.
at 55 i have nasolabial creases worse than friends 10 years older. what are the least invasive lowest-risk options?