Dr. Jim English has limited his practice to facial plastic and cosmetic surgery, making him the most experienced facelift surgeon in Little Rock. His career spans more than four decades, during which he has earned recognition as a true leader in facial rejuvenation.
Nationally Recognized Educator and Author
Dr. English has been published extensively in medical journals and textbooks. He’s also served as a lecturer and faculty member at national conferences. His role as an educator reflects his ongoing commitment to advancing the field of facial aesthetics.
Known for Natural Results
Patients consistently choose Dr. English for his ability to create results that look beautifully refreshed, not overdone. Our surgeon’s philosophy is to enhance your unique features so that your facelift provides balance, harmony, and long-lasting beauty.
Book With Little Rock’s Leading Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Jim English has dedicated his career to advancing the art and science of facial rejuvenation. He’s recognized as a leader in cosmetic surgery throughout Arkansas and beyond. He is:
Arkansas’s most senior facial plastic surgeon with more than 40 years of experience
Triple board certified in cosmetic surgery, facial plastic & reconstructive surgery, and otolaryngology
A nationally recognized author, lecturer, and educator in facial aesthetics
Focused exclusively on the face and neck for refined, natural-looking results
When you choose Dr. English, you’re placing your trust in a surgeon whose expertise and reputation have set the standard for facial plastic surgery in Little Rock. Book today!
“Excellent experience with Dr English and his staff. Would highly recommend him and his services to friends and family. Completely thrilled with all the procedures Dr English has provided me.”
The best way to get a sense of the impact facelift surgery can have for you is to see how it benefited other patients. Explore our before-and-after photo gallery to review dozens of real facelift transformations performed by Dr. English here in Little Rock.
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is designed to restore a youthful appearance by lifting and tightening skin, muscle, and underlying tissues that have been affected by aging.
Over time, the face naturally changes as skin loses elasticity, fat shifts or diminishes, and the supportive bone structure becomes less prominent. These changes can create jowls, sagging cheeks, and deep wrinkles. Facelift surgery addresses these issues by:
Reducing sagging and loose skin
Smoothing folds around the mouth and jawline
Lifting and repositioning underlying tissues
Restoring youthful fullness to the midface
The end result will be a refreshed, natural appearance that looks like you, only younger and more vibrant.
A Custom Cosmetic Approach
Types of Facelift Procedures in Little Rock
Everyone’s face ages differently, so Dr. English offers a range of facelift techniques tailored to the upper, mid, and lower regions.
Upper Facelift
This procedure targets the upper third of the face by smoothing forehead wrinkles, softening brow creases, and minimizing crow’s feet. It’s often paired with eyelid surgery to create a brighter, livelier expression.
Mid-Facelift
Also called a cheek lift, a mid-facelift restores youthful fullness to the cheekbones and reduces hollowness beneath the eyes. This approach helps reverse the flattened look that often occurs as fat descends with age.
Lower Facelift
A lower facelift focuses on sagging skin around the jawline and chin. It’s particularly effective for addressing jowls, and it’s often combined with a neck lift for even smoother, more defined contours.
Facelift + Neck Lift: A Comprehensive Approach
For many patients, a facelift alone does not fully rejuvenate the profile. Because the face and neck age together, Dr. English frequently recommends pairing a facelift with a neck lift. This combined approach ensures that improvements to the mid and lower face flow seamlessly into the jawline and neck, avoiding any imbalance between the two areas.
By tightening underlying muscles, removing excess skin, and refining contours, the facelift and neck lift combination delivers one of the most transformative outcomes available in modern cosmetic surgery. Patients throughout Little Rock and beyond often choose this comprehensive solution for maximum impact.
Your journey begins during a personal consultation with our plastic surgeon in Little Rock, AR. Unlike some practices that follow a rigid script, Dr. English encourages patients to take the lead. You are invited to share your goals, concerns, and questions openly.
During this visit, Dr. English will:
Conduct a thorough medical and lifestyle review
Evaluate your skin quality, elasticity, and facial anatomy
Provide honest guidance about what you can realistically expect from surgery
What Makes a Great Facelift Candidate?
You’ll likely be a good candidate for facelift surgery if you:
Don’t smoke or are willing to stop prior to surgery and throughout your recovery
Have maintained some skin elasticity for optimal lifting results
Have realistic expectations about what surgery can achieve
Are in good physical and mental health
Dr. English takes candidacy screening seriously. He’ll never recommend a cosmetic procedure that isn’t in your best interest, and he’ll always guide you toward the approach that aligns with your safety and goals.
Healing after a facelift is a gradual process, but most of our Little Rock patients are surprised by how manageable recovery can be with proper preparation and support. Expect the following, and don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr. English at any time for more information.
Early Recovery
We’ll likely recommend wearing a compression garment for the first week to minimize swelling and support healing tissues. Swelling and bruising peak in the first few days, but they’ll steadily improve.
Follow-Up Care
Dr. English typically schedules an appointment to remove sutures or staples within 7–10 days. If you receive drains, they’ll be removed within 1–3 days.
Return to Normal Activities
You can resume light activities after about two weeks. It’s typically okay to start wearing makeup again at the same time. Our team recommends wearing mineral-based makeup for skin protection while you heal.
Long-Term Results
Final results emerge gradually as swelling subsides, so expect to see your full transformation after about 3–6 months. Your facelift results can last you for many years.
Dr. English and our staff will provide detailed aftercare instructions. We’re also available to answer your questions throughout your recovery, or right now.
"I've had a phenomenal experience with Dr. English and his team. Looking to get surgery and choosing a surgeon are important decisions. Dr. English understood my concerns and explained the anatomy and physiology. He understood my ideas, and polished them."
Dr. Jim English is Arkansas’s premier facial plastic surgeon. With 40+ years of experience, triple board certification, and a private facility that's fully accredited by The Joint Commission, he’s trusted by patients from Little Rock and well beyond.
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
