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Sam S. Rizk, M.D., F.A.C.S.Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgery

Addressing Face Concerns and Facial Aging

Facial aging, the way our face changes with age, or as we go through lifestyle changes, is a universal concern that can impact our self-confidence and make us look older than we truly are. At Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Sam Rizk stands as a recognized specialist and master sculptor in facial and reconstructive surgery1. With his exceptional expertise and unwavering commitment to artistry, he has established himself as a trusted name in the field of facial rejuvenation.

Dr. Rizk’s exceptional proficiency in facelift procedures and techniques sets him apart as a sought-after surgeon in NYC and further afield for those seeking to restore their youthful appearance. He combines his surgical expertise with the latest advancements in medical science to offer a comprehensive range of facial rejuvenation procedures2 and tailors each treatment to suit the unique needs and goals of his patients. With a commitment to excellence and a reputation for delivering outstanding results, Dr. Rizk has garnered the trust and admiration of countless individuals seeking facial transformation and improvement.

Dr. Rizk’s expertise in facelifts and other rejuvenation procedures can help you regain your confidence and bring out the best version of yourself.

Common Face Concerns

Sagging Eyebrows

Common Face Concerns: Sagging Eyebrows
Common Face Concerns: Sagging Eyebrows

The brows frame the eyes and play a vital role in facial expression. As we age, sagging eyebrows can make us appear tired or sad. Dr. Rizk’s eyebrow lift procedures, or by extension, facelift procedures, restore a more youthful position to the eyebrows. By elevating and repositioning the brows, the entire face can experience a significant rejuvenation, giving you a refreshed and revitalized look.

Sagging Jowls

Common Face Concerns: Sagging Jowls
Common Face Concerns: Sagging Jowls

The development of sagging jowls can be distressing, as they can create an aged and tired appearance. Dr. Rizk’s expertise in facelift procedures allows him to address this concern by lifting and tightening the underlying tissues, as well as removing excess skin. Through precise techniques, he can restore a more defined jawline and a smoother, youthful contour to the face.

Loose Skin on the Face

Common Face Concerns: Loose Skin on the Face
Common Face Concerns: Loose Skin on the Face

Loose and sagging skin is a common concern that can affect individuals of all ages, due to facial aging or excess sun exposure. Dr. Rizk’s facelift procedures are designed to address this issue by tightening and repositioning the facial skin. By removing excess skin he can restore a firmer and more youthful facial appearance.

Turkey Neck

Common Face Concerns: Turkey Neck
Common Face Concerns: Turkey Neck

The presence of a “turkey neck” that commonly develops with age can be a significant source of dissatisfaction. Dr. Rizk offersneck lift procedures that target excess fat and loose skin in the neck area. With meticulous techniques, he can sculpt the neck and jawline, creating a more defined and harmonious profile. By addressing this common concern, he can help you achieve a more youthful and elegant neck contour.

Loss of Facial Volume

Common Face Concerns: Loss of Facial Volume
Common Face Concerns: Loss of Facial Volume

Loss of facial volume is another common sign of aging that can contribute to a tired or gaunt appearance. Dr. Rizk utilizes advanced techniques such as fat grafting and dermal fillers to restore lost volume and rejuvenate the face. By strategically placing fillers or transferred fat, he can smooth out wrinkles and restore a more youthful plumpness to the face, helping you regain a fresh and rejuvenated look.

Deep Wrinkles

Common Face Concerns: Deep Wrinkles
Common Face Concerns: Deep Wrinkles

Deep wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines, can add years to your appearance, making you look older than your actual age. Dr. Rizk’s facelift surgeries not only address sagging skin but also target deep wrinkles. By tightening the underlying tissues and removing excess skin, he can smooth out these wrinkles, resulting in a more youthful and vibrant facial appearance.

Tired Face

Common Face Concerns: Tired Face
Common Face Concerns: Tired Face

A tired-looking face can diminish your overall appearance and make you look and feel older than you truly are. With a facelift, Dr. Rizk aims to rejuvenate the entire face, reducing signs of fatigue and restoring a more energetic appearance. By lifting and tightening the skin and underlying tissues, he can help you achieve a refreshed and revitalized look, reclaiming your youthful confidence.

First Signs of Aging

Common Face Concerns: First Signs of Aging
Common Face Concerns: First Signs of Aging

Seeing face changes with age and the first signs of aging, including fine lines, mild sagging, and loss of skin elasticity, can be proactively addressed through facial procedures such as facelifts, keeping you looking younger for longer. Dr. Rizk offers personalized rejuvenation treatments in NYC that help maintain a fresh and youthful look while aging gracefully.

Sagging Neck

Common Face Concerns: Sagging Neck
Common Face Concerns: Sagging Neck

A drooping neck can often give an impression of advanced age, regardless of how young you might be. Factors such as reduced skin elasticity, genetics, lifestyle decisions, and weight fluctuations contribute to this undesired “turkey-neck” look. With Dr. Rizk’s neck lift procedure, you can restore and enhance the vitality of your neck and jawline, achieving a naturally youthful contour.

Double Chin

Common Face Concerns: Double Chin
Common Face Concerns: Double Chin

Double Chin in NYC can quietly erode confidence, turning every mirror glance into a reminder of the contour you want back. Dr. Rizk’s advanced surgery restores a defined, youthful jawline, bringing lasting, natural, renewed confidence.

Dr Rizk In The Media

Publications

Videos

Dr. Rizk was voted by his peers as a Top Doctor in 2025 – For the 21th consecutive year!
Dr. Rizk was voted by his peers as a Top Doctor in 2025 – For the 21th consecutive year!

Dr. Rizk was voted by his peers as a Top Doctor in 2025 – For the 21th consecutive year!

Certificate Rhinoplasty- Dr. Samieh Rizk 2021
Certificate Rhinoplasty- Dr. Samieh Rizk 2021

Certificate Rhinoplasty- Dr. Samieh Rizk 2021

Tatler Magazine
Tatler Magazine

Connolly Best Doctor

US Weekly Magazine
US Weekly Magazine

Dr. Rizk featured in Town & Country Magazine as one of the masters of the subtle lift and tweak that will turn back time

Voted by peers to New York Magazine's 2013 Top Doctors
Voted by peers to New York Magazine's 2013 Top Doctors

Voted by peers to New York Magazine’s 2013 Top Doctors

Baby Facelifts: The Secret Celebrity Procedure
Baby Facelifts: The Secret Celebrity Procedure

Baby Facelifts: The Secret Celebrity Procedure

See More Media About Dr.Rizk

Watch Video: Dr. Rizk Repairs Nose Of Today Show Producer Rhinoplasty NYC Dr. Sam Rizk
Watch Video: Dr. Rizk Repairs Nose Of Today Show Producer Rhinoplasty NYC Dr. Sam Rizk

Watch Video: ABC Nightline's Lead Story - Dr. Sam Rizk & Teen Rhinoplasty
Watch Video: ABC Nightline's Lead Story - Dr. Sam Rizk & Teen Rhinoplasty

Watch Video: The Art of Facial Plastic Surgery
Watch Video: The Art of Facial Plastic Surgery

Watch Video: NYC Teenage Rhinoplasty Surgery - Dr. Sam Rizk On The Today Show
Watch Video: NYC Teenage Rhinoplasty Surgery - Dr. Sam Rizk On The Today Show

Awards & Certifications

Dr. Rizk newsweek
Dr. Rizk newsweek

Dr. Rizk was voted by his peers as a Top Doctor in 2025 - For the 21th consecutive year!
Dr. Rizk was voted by his peers as a Top Doctor in 2025 - For the 21th consecutive year!

Dr. Rizk was voted by his peers as a Top Doctor in 2024 - For the 20th consecutive year!
Dr. Rizk was voted by his peers as a Top Doctor in 2024 - For the 20th consecutive year!

Sam S. Rizk

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Super Doctors
Super Doctors

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Board of Excellence Certificate
Board of Excellence Certificate

Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Castle Connolly Top Doctors

Americas Most Honored Doctors
Americas Most Honored Doctors

Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Castle Connolly Top Doctors

Certificate - Dr. Samieh Rizk 2021
Certificate - Dr. Samieh Rizk 2021

NY Top Docs 2023
NY Top Docs 2023

Americas Most Honored Doctors 2022
Americas Most Honored Doctors 2022

NY Top Doctors 2022
NY Top Doctors 2022

NY Top Doctors 2019
NY Top Doctors 2019

NY Top Doctors 2019
NY Top Doctors 2019

Aesthetic Surgery Journal - Dr. Sam Rizk
Aesthetic Surgery Journal - Dr. Sam Rizk

Compassionate Doctor Award - Dr. Samieh Rizk 2016
Compassionate Doctor Award - Dr. Samieh Rizk 2016

Awarded Top 40 Rhinoplasty Blog
Awarded Top 40 Rhinoplasty Blog

RealSelf - Top Doctor
RealSelf - Top Doctor

The Rhinoplasty Society
The Rhinoplasty Society

References

1 The Johns Hopkins University – Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Available: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/otolaryngology/specialty-areas/facial-plastic-reconstructive/reconstructive/facial-reconstruction.

2 American Society of Plastic Surgeons – Facial rejuvenation treatments that are right for you. Available: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/facial-rejuvenation-treatments-that-are-right-for-you.

Sam Rizk, MD
Sam Rizk, MD

By Dr. Sam S. Rizk, M.D., FACS.

Dr. Rizk is a double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty surgery and is a recognized expert on the latest advances in facial plastic surgery techniques. He performs a range of facial plastic surgeries at his New York practice.

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