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- 1. What is a Facelift (Rhytidectomy)?
- 2. Benefits of a Facelift Procedure
- 3. Who is a Good Candidate for a Facelift?
- 4. Types of Facelifts
- 5. Endoscopic Mid-Facelift
- 6. Face and Neck Lift
- 7. SMAS Facelift
- 8. A Better Facelift at WAVE
- 9. Our Facelift Specialists
- 10. Facelift FAQs
- 11. Related Services
Facelift (Rhytidectomy) in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco
What is a Facelift (Rhytidectomy)?
A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reduce visible signs of aging on the face and neck by tightening sagging skin, smoothing deep folds around the nose and mouth, and improving facial contours. It involves lifting and repositioning the skin and underlying tissues to create a more youthful and refreshed appearance.
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Benefits of a Facelift Procedure
A facelift offers a range of aesthetic and emotional benefits, making it one of the most sought-after cosmetic surgeries. Key advantages include:
- Rejuvenated Appearance: By tightening loose skin and addressing deep wrinkles, a facelift can help you look significantly younger and more refreshed.
- Improved Facial Contours: It enhances the definition of the jawline and cheeks, reducing sagging and giving the face a more toned and sculpted look.
- Long-Lasting Results: Unlike non-surgical treatments, the effects of a facelift can last for several years, providing enduring results.
- Boosted Confidence: Many individuals experience a renewed sense of self-esteem and confidence after achieving a youthful and vibrant appearance.
- Natural-Looking Outcomes: Modern facelift techniques ensure that results are subtle and natural, avoiding the “pulled” or overly tight look.
These benefits make the facelift procedure an ideal option for those looking to combat the effects of aging and restore their facial vitality.
Who is a Good Candidate for a Facelift?
A facelift is ideal for individuals looking to address the visible signs of aging in their face and neck. You may be a good candidate for the procedure if you:
- Experience Skin Laxity: If you have loose, sagging skin around the face, jawline, and neck, a facelift can help tighten and rejuvenate your appearance.
- Have Deep Wrinkles or Folds: People with deep creases between the nose and mouth, or jowls along the jawline, often benefit from a facelift to restore smoother skin and youthful contours.
- Are in Good Health: Candidates should be in good physical health, without underlying conditions that could impair healing or increase surgical risks.
- Have Realistic Expectations: A facelift can dramatically improve your appearance, but it’s important to have realistic expectations about the results.
- Are Nonsmokers: Smoking can interfere with the healing process, so it’s recommended that candidates be nonsmokers or willing to quit before and after surgery.
If you’re looking to restore a more youthful look and meet these criteria, a facelift may be the right solution for you.
Types of Facelifts
Wave Plastic Surgery offers many types of facelifts to allow a wide variety of people to find a treatment that will help them achieve the specific look that they desire with noticeable results just days after surgery. Wave’s expertise and advancements in modern technology and state-of-the-art surgical facelift techniques allow us to perform these procedures in a way that makes the incision sites smaller, the scars less noticeable, and the healing process faster. For those seeking full-face plastic surgery, Wave Plastic Surgery offers comprehensive solutions to address multiple areas of the face in one session.
Whether you’re looking for a small touch-up on trouble spots, mini facelift options, or a more extensive correction of your issues, we can guide you to the best available option to meet your goals.
Here are some of the types of facelifts available:
The area between your lower eyelids and your mouth is considered your mid-face. As you age, the effects of gravity, repeated muscle contraction, and lifestyle cause the skin, fat, and muscle to move downward. When this occurs, the cheeks begin to look saggy or flat, the lower eyelids become puffy or hollow, and circles begin to appear under the eyes. The lines between the nose and the corners of the mouth also deepen.
For those who desire a less invasive approach, Wave Plastic Surgery offers mini facelift surgery options to target specific areas and achieve a more youthful appearance. The Wave Lift is a procedure exclusively developed and designed by Wave Plastic Surgery to address the early signs of age in the midface and lower face region without a formal face lift scar and recovery. Through our extensive experience with our face lift procedures, we have developed a truly minimal incision, minimal downtime procedure that gives a natural and definitive rejuvenation of the mid and lower face.
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Give us a call today to schedule a consultation with one of the plastic surgery experts at Wave Plastic Surgery to learn more about the procedure and the thread face lift cost.
This is a revolutionary procedure that can minimize the signs of aging in the face and neck. The CureLift is exclusively available at WAVE Plastic Surgery and is a highly effective alternative to traditional facelifts. A skilled doctor will guide you through the facelift surgery procedure, ensuring a smooth and successful process from start to finish. They will also address any concerns you have prior to surgery to guarantee total peace of mind regarding the procedure. Now is your chance to look young again, and the CureLift is a proven solution that will easily make you look 10 years younger.
Since aging affects laxity in the facial skin as well as the underlying muscle, both need to be corrected. Simply tightening the skin or suspending the skin with threads or strings will not help achieve the look that you want.
Tightening and re-suspending the underlying tissue, called the SMAS/Platysma, can re-elevate the facial structures and reposition the tissues to its more youthful location. This method of the facelift procedure that our plastic surgeons use ensures a natural appearance.
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Give us a call today to schedule your consultation with one of our plastic surgeons at Wave Plastic Surgery.
Why Choose Wave Plastic Surgery for Your Facelift?
At Wave Plastic Surgery, our doctors approach each facelift with precision and individualized care. Unlike other practices, we customize each facelift to meet the unique needs, goals, and expectations of every patient. Our surgeons take the time to understand your concerns and develop a personalized treatment plan designed to achieve the best possible results.
Our top-rated facelifts are highly customizable, addressing key signs of aging such as loose skin, deep wrinkles, and loss of firmness in the face. Using advanced techniques, we can enhance facial contours, redefine the jawline, and create a smoother, more youthful appearance. The results are long-lasting and natural-looking, ensuring that your enhanced features still feel like you.
Choosing Wave Plastic Surgery means choosing expert care, personalized attention, and results that will leave you feeling more confident and rejuvenated. Give us a call today!
There are numerous details and techniques that we adhere to when performing a facelift in order to ensure beautiful results. These are some of the examples that we consider with all of our facelift patients:
- There are three separate compartments where the orbital fat resides. As we age, the tissues holding the orbital fat become attenuated and as a result, the fat becomes more visible as it protrudes out more. Depending on the severity and whether there is a depression in the lower portion of the lower lid rim, each individual’s treatment will be different.
- If excess fat is the only issue, we can remove it using a transconjunctival approach (inside the eyelid). This prevents unnecessary external scars, and there is less of a chance of disrupting the tissues that can cause evertion of the lower eyelid. The removal of the fat must be conservative to prevent unwanted hollowing.
- If the fat is not too significant, but does exist, the tissues holding the orbital fat can be simply tightened. This is called a septal reset. If there is hollowness in the lower lid rim, called a tear trough, the fat can be mobilized and repositioned to the bony rim margin. This helps with the removal of the protruding fat as well as filling in the defect of the tear trough.
Our Face Lift Specialists
Peter Lee
M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Peter is CEO and Chief Surgeon of WAVE Plastic Surgery Center with over 20 years of plastic surgery experience, overlooking 30K+ successful plastic surgery cases. He has mentored master surgeons around the world in state-of-the-art techniques, and has been inducted into the RealSelf 100 & 500 Hall of Fame.
His many accolades and shining results are evidence of Peter’s expertise.
Ben Lee
M.D., F.A.C.S.
Throughout 20+ years in aesthetic plastic surgery, Dr. Ben Lee has always been passionate about using his skills to impart a lasting, positive impact on the lives of his patients.
“Time and time again, I have witnessed dramatic improvements in a patient’s confidence and well-being after a relatively minor cosmetic or reconstructive procedure. As a surgeon, that brings me great joy.” — Dr. Ben Lee
Frequently Asked Questions About FaceLifts
What is a Facelift?
How long does Facelift Surgery take?
The average duration of Facelift Surgery is 2 to 4 hours. Facelifts typically last a couple of hours but can be longer or shorter depending on specific circumstances.
Do Facelifts leave scars?
Incisions for a Facelift are hidden behind the hairline. They begin above the hairline at the temple and follow the natural line at the front of the ear and continue behind the earlobe to the lower scalp. Once the scars have softened and matured after a few months, they become almost imperceptible.
When can I return to work after a Facelift?
Thanks to our plastic surgery facelift specialists’ expertise, most patients can return to work 2 weeks after a Facelift Surgery.
How do you know if you need a facelift?
You may need a facelift if you are not pleased with the signs of aging on your face and you are otherwise in good health. If you are bothered by sagging, excess skin in the face, and neck you may want to consult a plastic surgeon.
What's the best age for a Facelift?
The average facelift patients are in their 40’s and 50’s. However, some people opt to get Facelift surgery in their mid 30’s. A facelift can be successfully performed on a person in their 80’s if they are in good health.
How much younger will I look with a Facelift?
Facelifts can improve your face’s appearance by smoothing wrinkles and age lines. They can also help get rid of sagging skin and settled fat deposits. However, results vary depending on bone structure, genetics, sun exposure, and lifestyle choices. All of these factors determine how much younger someone will look after a Facelift.
Do Facelifts make you face look pulled back?
Facelifts remove excess fat and tighten muscles in the lower portion of the face and neck. When performed by an experienced Plastic Surgeon, the result will look natural. Facelifts are not designed to pull the skin so tight that they cause the corners of your mouth to spread.
Can a Facelift help with the lines around my eyes and forehead?
Facelifts don’t alter the appearance of the upper third of the face. They can’t smooth excess skin and wrinkles around the eyes or lift a sagging brow. A brow lift or eyelid surgery can treat these issues and give you the appearance that you want.
How soon can I exercise after a Facelift?
Most patients can resume exercise three weeks after a Facelift.
What Is The Cost of Facelift Surgery?
The cost of a facelift at Wave Plastic Surgery depends on the type of cosmetic surgery procedure chosen and the individual’s specific requirements, ensuring personalized care tailored to your needs.
Give us a call today to schedule your Facelift surgery consultation with one of our plastic surgeons. Wave Plastic Surgery offers facelift consultations in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco, making it convenient for anyone looking for a “facelift near me.”
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