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As we age, our skin loses elasticity and begins to sag, leading to wrinkles and a tired appearance. A facelift can turn back the clock, tightening and smoothing the skin to restore a naturally youthful, vibrant look. It’s not just about looking younger; it’s about feeling confident and refreshed.

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What Is A Facelift?

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reduce the visible signs of aging in the face and neck. This comprehensive procedure targets several key areas:

  • Sagging Skin: Tightens and lifts loose skin for a firmer appearance.

  • Deep Folds: Smooth out deep nasolabial folds around the nose and mouth.

  • Jowls: Reduces the appearance of jowls for a more defined jawline.

A facelift can address these issues and help restore a youthful and refreshed facial appearance, enhancing appearance and confidence.

Before And After Patient Gallery

Most people prefer to do their research before committing to a facelift, seeing a surgeon’s previous work and what they have historically been able to achieve. At Wave Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Laser Center, we provide an extensive gallery of before-and-after photos showcasing the remarkable transformations achieved by our skilled surgeons. These photos offer a visual testament to the natural-looking results you can expect with our procedures.

Before & After Video Reviews

“Our practice is unique. Combining the East and West cultures and the way that we think, we really bring out a natural, however, definitive type of result.”

Benefits of A Facelift

If you’re considering a facelift, you may not be aware of the substantial advantages it can offer. The benefits of a facelift extend beyond simply looking younger; it can enhance your overall appearance and significantly boost your self-confidence. Here are some key benefits:

  • Youthful Appearance: A facelift can significantly reduce the signs of aging, making you look years younger. It tightens sagging skin, smooths deep folds, and enhances facial contours.

  • Improved Confidence: Many patients report a boost in self-esteem and confidence following their facelift surgery, feeling more comfortable and satisfied with their appearance.

  • Long-lasting Results: Unlike non-surgical treatments, the results of a facelift can last for many years, providing a durable solution to facial aging.

  • Natural Look: Advances in facelift techniques ensure a more natural and balanced appearance, avoiding the “windswept” look often associated with older methods.

Who Is A Good Candidate For Facelift Surgery?

Understanding the ideal candidate profile starts with deciding if a facelift is right for you. Ultimately, one of the expert surgeons at WAVE will discuss this with you in great detail. Until then, here is some information that might help you decide if you’re a good fit for this procedure.

  • You’re experiencing signs of facial aging, such as sagging skin, deep creases, and jowls.
  • You are a non-smoker in good overall health, as smoking can impede healing and affect the results. If you’re a smoker, one of our surgeons will discuss potential solutions and expectations.
  • You’re looking for long-term solutions for facial rejuvenation rather than temporary fixes, as facelifts offer more permanent results than non-surgical treatments.
  • You’re experiencing signs of facial aging, such as sagging skin, deep creases, and jowls.
  • You are a non-smoker in good overall health, as smoking can impede healing and affect the results. If you’re a smoker, one of our surgeons will discuss potential solutions and expectations.
  • You’re looking for long-term solutions for facial rejuvenation rather than temporary fixes, as facelifts offer more permanent results than non-surgical treatments.

To determine if a facelift procedure is right for you, contact WAVE Plastic Surgery to schedule an individualized consultation. Our experts are looking forward to helping you achieve the results you desire. Call us at 888-674-3001.

To determine if a facelift procedure is right for you, contact WAVE Plastic Surgery to schedule an individualized consultation. Our experts are looking forward to helping you achieve the results you desire. Call us at 888-674-3001.

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Give us a call today to schedule your consultation with one of our plastic surgeons at Wave Plastic Surgery.

Personalized Consultation with Wave Plastic Surgery

The first step toward achieving your desired look is scheduling a consultation with our experienced team at Wave Plastic Surgery. During this initial meeting, we will:

  • Discuss your aesthetic goals and concerns. We utilize a customized approach to ensure your results are natural and aligned with your vision.

  • Conduct a thorough examination to assess your facial structure and skin condition.

  • Explain the facelift procedure in detail, including the techniques used.

  • Provide information about the expected recovery process and potential risks.

  • Answer any questions or concerns, ensuring you feel comfortable and informed. 

Preparing For a Facelift

You are unique, and your procedure should be, too. The guidelines for your specific preparation will vary based on several indicators, including your unique needs and chosen type of Wave facelift procedure. Your doctor will help you determine which one of our facelift types is best for you. Here are general guidelines that can help you prepare:

  • Medical Evaluation: You will undergo a thorough medical evaluation to ensure you are a good candidate for surgery.

  • Medications: You should disclose any medications you take with your WAVE facial plastic surgeon and follow their advice on whether to continue or stop them.

  • Smoking: If you smoke, it’s crucial to stop several weeks before and after the surgery to promote healing and optimal results.

  • Plan for Recovery: Arrange someone to drive you home after the procedure and assist you during the initial recovery period. 

Understanding The Facelift Procedure

At Wave Plastic Surgery, your comfort and peace of mind are our top priority from the moment you walk through our doors. Your plastic surgeon will discuss all the details of your procedure before the day of your surgery. Here’s a general overview you can expect:

  • Anesthesia: Our expert anesthesiologists will administer either general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation to ensure you are completely comfortable and pain-free throughout the surgery.
  • Incision Placement: Our surgeons skillfully place incisions in discreet locations such as along the hairline, around the ear folds, or behind the earlobe. This technique minimizes visible scarring and ensures a natural look. This process will vary depending on your desired results and chosen facelift procedure.

  • SMAS Tightening: The superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) is gently tightened to restore youthful contours and provide a pleasing facial structure and facial features. This step addresses deep structural aging, ensuring long-lasting results.

  • Excess Skin Removal: Excess skin is carefully trimmed away to eliminate sagging. The skin is then repositioned into its natural alignment, avoiding an overly tight appearance and achieving a natural, refreshed look.

"With innovative and open techniques as well as a superb attention to detail in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Peter Lee stands as an internationally acclaimed, award-winning and media-recognized physician. His consistently outstanding results in restoring the face and body by creating balance and beauty are what have made him the go-to expert in cosmetic surgery.”

Get Your Facelift Consultation Today

Give us a call today to schedule your Los Angeles Facelift consultation with one of our plastic surgeons at Wave Plastic Surgery

Facelift Recovery

Embarking on your facelift journey is an exciting step towards a more sculpted, youthful appearance, but understandably, many people are concerned about the recovery process. At Wave Plastic Surgery, our team will discuss the healing process with you in great detail, prioritizing your comfort and successful healing at every stage. Here’s a general overview of what to expect from facelift recovery:

Recovery Phases

  • Immediate Post-Op: Expect some swelling, bruising, and discomfort, which can be managed with prescribed medications. Rest and gentle care are vital during this initial phase.
  • 1-2 Week Recovery Time: Most patients can return to light activities within 1-2 weeks. Following your surgeon’s post-operative care instructions is essential for a smooth recovery.

  • Full Recovery: Swelling and bruising will gradually subside over the following weeks, revealing the enhanced contours of your facelift. Full recovery, including the settling of underlying tissues and final results, may take several months.

Your journey to youthful, natural-looking results is supported by our world-renowned, expert team, ensuring you feel confident and cared for throughout the recovery process.

Alternative & Complementary Procedures

In addition to a facelift, many patients combine other procedures, such as eyelid surgery, brow lift, or dermal fillers, to achieve a more comprehensive rejuvenation. These complementary procedures can enhance overall results and provide a more balanced appearance.

At Wave Plastic Surgery, we offer a range of complementary and alternative procedures to enhance the results of your facelift or provide less invasive options for facial rejuvenation.

Complementary Procedures

  • Fat Transfer: Enhances facial volume by transferring fat from other body areas to the face, resulting in a fuller, more youthful appearance.
  • Laser Resurfacing: Improves skin texture and tone by removing damaged outer layers and stimulating collagen production.

  • Soft Tissue Augmentation: Uses dermal fillers like Juvéderm and Restylane to plump up areas with lost volume, smooth wrinkles, and create a youthful look.

Alternative Procedures

  • Injectables: For those seeking less invasive options, our suite of injectables, including Botox®, Xeomin, Dysport, and Jeuveau, can smooth wrinkles and prevent new ones from forming by relaxing the facial muscles responsible for expression lines.
  • Dermal Fillers: Products like Juvéderm, Restylane, and Radiesse can fill in deep lines and enhance facial contours, providing immediate and natural-looking results.

  • Skin Rejuvenation: Treatments like Morpheus8, Ultherapy, and Forma offer non-surgical skin tightening and rejuvenation, utilizing advanced technology to stimulate collagen production and improve skin elasticity.

Personalized Care

Our skin produces less collagen as we age, leading to sagging and wrinkles. Our team at Wave Plastic Surgery can address these issues with a tailored approach, ensuring you receive the best treatment for your unique needs. Combining various surgical techniques can achieve a comprehensive rejuvenation that enhances your natural beauty.

Call us today at 888-674-3001 to schedule a consultation and explore the best options for your facial rejuvenation needs.

The Wave Plastic Surgery Difference

Wave Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Laser Center stands out due to the collective expertise of our world-renowned plastic surgeons, including Dr. Peter Lee, Dr. Ben Lee, Dr. Jonathan Shifren, and Dr. Denise Wong. As one of the largest plastic surgery practices in the US, we specialize in anti-aging surgeries and are on a mission to provide the highest-quality care and innovative procedures.

Our commitment to excellence is rooted in a strong doctor-patient relationship and a team approach. We integrate the latest scientific and technological advancements in our state-of-the-art facilities. We continually refine our techniques and conduct clinical research to enhance patient care and achieve the most natural results possible.

Experience the Wave Plastic Surgery difference with our dedicated team and personalized care, ensuring exceptional outcomes for your aesthetic goals.

Types of Facelifts Offered At Wave Plastic Surgery

At Wave Plastic Surgery, we understand that each person’s face and aging process is unique. That’s why we offer a customized approach and a range of facelift procedures tailored to meet your needs and aesthetic goals. Some of our different types of facelifts include:

1. Wave Lift (Mini Facelift)

What Is It? Wave Plastic Surgery exclusively developed and designed the Wave Lift, a mini facelift to address the early signs of aging in the midface and lower face regions. 

Who Is It For? This signature procedure was developed to provide natural, attractive results with minimal scarring and recovery time. 

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2. Cure Lift S

What Is It? Developed by WAVE’s own Dr. Ben Lee, the Cure Lift S was created to provide our facelift patients with the age-reversing effects of an SMAS facelift combined with the quick recovery of a mini facelift. 

Who Is It For? This minimally invasive procedure is best for individuals seeking an alternative to the traditional facelift to achieve natural, attractive results with fast recovery time and minimal bruising and swelling. 

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3. Cure Lift XL

What Is It? The Curelift is a revolutionary face and neck lift procedure that produces natural, attractive, and youthful results. Perfected exclusively by WAVE Plastic Surgery, the CureLift is a proven solution that will easily make you look ten years younger. Who Is It For?This procedure is ideal for individuals seeking significant rejuvenation with a comprehensive approach. It’s perfect for those who want dramatic improvements in facial and neck appearance while maintaining a natural look. Learn More.

4 .Endoscopic Facelift

What Is It? An endoscopic facelift is a minimally invasive procedure that uses small incisions and an endoscope (a tiny camera) to guide the surgeon. This technique focuses on tightening muscles and managing excess fatty deposits without significant skin removal.

Who Is It For? The endoscopic facelift is ideal for individuals concerned about visible scarring and who want a natural-looking enhancement without the extensive downtime associated with traditional facelifts. This procedure is perfect for individuals in their 30s to 40s who are beginning to see signs of aging, such as sagging muscles and excess fat.

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5. High SMAS Face & Neck Lift

What Is It? SMAS stands for Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System, a layer of tissue and muscle stretching from the ear down to the neck. This layer connects the muscles of the face and neck. This region is targeted explicitly for high and extended SMAS surgery because it is responsible for a lot of facial shifting during aging. This procedure lifts and tightens the deeper SMAS layer for a more youthful and contoured appearance. 

Who Is It for? Ideal patients desire maximal improvement from a facelift procedure with a safe and effective technique, ensuring a natural-looking, contoured result. Individuals will experience temporary numbness and swelling, but should be ready to return to work and regular activity in about two weeks.

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Schedule a Consultation Today

If you’re considering a facelift or mini facelift in Los Angeles, contact Wave Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Laser Center to schedule a consultation. Our world-renowned team is dedicated to helping you achieve a natural, youthful appearance through personalized and state-of-the-art cosmetic procedures. Let us help you look and feel your best.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A facelift (Rhytidectomy) is a plastic surgery procedure that reverses the visible signs of aging on the face.  Facelift surgery elevates the cheeks, removes the jowls, and defines the neck.   By tightening sagging skin, plastic surgery can reduce the visibility of wrinkles and folds as well as reverse the effects of gravity.

Yes, when performed by experienced surgeons like those at Wave Plastic Surgery, a facelift can look natural. Our surgeons use advanced techniques to ensure that your facelift results in a refreshed and youthful appearance without looking “overdone.”

A mid facelift focuses on the cheeks and the area below the eyes, lifting and repositioning the facial tissues to restore a youthful appearance. A lower facelift targets the jawline and neck, addressing sagging skin and jowls. Both procedures can be tailored to meet your specific needs and desired outcomes.

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. 

The cost of a facelift in Los Angeles can vary based on several factors, including the surgeon’s expertise, the complexity of the procedure, and additional costs such as anesthesia and facility fees. At Wave Plastic Surgery, we provide a detailed cost estimate during your consultation, ensuring transparency and helping you understand the investment required for your desired results. We also offer several financing options to assist with the procedure. Learn More About Financing.

A mini facelift is a less invasive version of a traditional facelift. It targets specific areas of the face, such as the lower face and jawline, and involves smaller incisions and shorter recovery times. This procedure is ideal for facelift patients with mild to moderate signs of aging.

Facelift recovery varies from patient to patient, but most individuals can return to light activities within 1-2 weeks. Full recovery, including the subsiding of swelling and bruising, typically takes several months. Following your surgeon’s post-operative care instructions is crucial for a smooth and successful recovery.

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.

Thanks to our plastic surgery facelift specialists’ expertise, most patients can return to work 2 weeks after a Facelift Surgery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Most patients can resume exercise three weeks after a Facelift.

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.

Yes, men can get a ponytail face lift, and the procedure can be customized to enhance their natural, masculine features.

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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