In many consultations, I see the same gesture. People place one hand on each side of their face and gently lift their cheeks upward. Can you do this? they ask. Or do I need surgery?

The same motion shows up when we talk about the eyes and the nose. Fingers lifting the skin, testing what changes when tissue is supported rather than filled. The question is always the same: Can this be addressed without surgery?

Dr. Godley Explains the Differences and Answers the Question: Is the Mini Face Lift Worth It? Before I started the Godley Clinic, I owned and operated the False Creek Surgical Centre in Vancouver. I spent years in the operating room, overseeing patient care as both the medical director and anesthesiologist. The traditional face lift was one of the surgeries we saw most often.