How should I prepare for my facelift?

During your consultation, your surgeon will check any medications that you are currently taking, as some of them may need to be stopped leading up to your surgical date. You may also need to discontinue any herbal supplements or over-the- counter drugs. If you are a smoker, you will have to quit well before your procedure. Your surgeon will give you specific directions to minimize potential risks.

How does a full facelift differ from a mid facelift?

A full facelift is really designed to improve the lower 1/3 of the face and the neck. A midface lift, in contrast, will elevate the soft tissues of the cheeks. These two procedures can be combined in selected patients who would like to see an improvement in both areas.

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Facelift Los Angeles

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Imagine looking in the mirror and feeling truly content with what you see, knowing that your outer appearance again reflects your inner self.

As we grow older, we lose the elasticity of our skin, and volume decreases from the underlying tissues of our face. This can be characterized by deep creases, displaced or excess fat deposits, loss of muscle tone and loose, sagging skin. This can make us appear older than we are, and most definitely older than we feel.

A facelift will help to correct these undesirable effects, and when performed by a skilled plastic surgeon, produces very natural and long-lasting results.

A woman with drawer markings on her face

Why people have this procedure:

Tighten lax skin, eliminate jowls and improve facial tone.

Turn back the effects of time, and restore a more fresh, youthful appearance.

Increase confidence and self esteem, and feel more like themselves when they look in the mirror.

Ready to discover the new you?

The Process

This surgical procedure addresses the underlying musculature and soft tissues of the face, neck and jaw, to “lift”, restore and rejuvenate. Our surgeons have extensive and specialized experience, with a thorough knowledge of facial anatomy and underlying structures. This intensive training, expertise and skill ensures that you will look and feel your very best, as a more youthful version of yourself.

During the procedure, an incision is made starting at the temples, traces downward to the ear, wraps around the earlobe and ends at the lower hairline. These incisions are very well hidden in the hairline and natural facial structures.

Recovery

Optimal total recovery time is 4-6 weeks, but results will continue to improve over a year.

You will be able to return to your normal daily routine 10-14 days after your procedure.
The visible signs of surgery, such as bruising and swelling, usually resolve 1-2 weeks after surgery.
You can resume light exercising in about 3 weeks.

Before and After

FaceliftAge range: 66-75Time after surgery: 2 Months

Age range: 55-65Time after surgery: 60

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Personalize your face lift:

Mini Facelift

Typically designed for younger patients, a mini facelift targets sagging skin around the cheek, jaw and jowl with less surgery than a full facelift for a subtle, lifted result. This procedure also requires a shorter recovery period.

Mid Facelift

This minimally invasive procedure lifts cheek tissue, resulting in a more youthful position while softening nasolabial folds. The midface lift is an excellent next step for patients who have previously relied on filler injections.

Nano Fat Transfer

As we age, we lose volume and the natural contours of our faces. This can be corrected by harvesting fat from another part of your body, purifying it, and then carefully positioning it into the target areas to re-contour and restore a more youthful look.