What it can do is 'set back the clock' improving the most visible signs of aging.

Perhaps the most common form of Orange County Plastic Surgery procedures is the facelift. This surgery is one of the most powerful tools available to reverse the aging process.

In a typical facelift procedure facial and neck skin and muscles are tightened while excess skin is removed. Connective tissue and sagging muscles are tightened and in some cases fat deposits are removed from the chin and neck.

Especially in Sunny Southern California, the sun’s radiation often causes havoc and prematurely ages one’s face and causes the skin to sag. No wonder in Orange County facelifts are quite popular.

What Does The Facelift Procedure Involve?

The procedure involves tighten both the skin and the underlying muscle with the least incisions to ensure that you the quickest recovery and best results.  Our goal is to bring about a more youthful natural result.

What are the benefits of a facelift procedure?

A facelift can help to minimize visible signs of aging and enhance self-confidence by making the patient look younger and fresher.

Am I a good candidate for a facelift?

The best candidate for a facelift is a person whose facial skin has started to sag but whose skin retains some elasticity . Additionally, a good candidate will have a strong, well-defined bone structure . It is important for patients to have a realistic expectation of their surgery and to understand the risks and benefits of a facelift.

How long before I can resume normal activities after my facelift?

This will depend on the individual. Most people are able to return to work between 10 and 14 days after their surgery even though swelling and bruising may take up to three weeks to disappear. Doctors advise against returning to any strenuous activities for at least two weeks. Sun exposure should also be limited.

Who Will Perform My Procedure?

Treatments are performed by fully licensed and highly skilled plastic surgeons in our state of the art fully accredited outpatient surgical centers for ultimate safety and comfort. 

Conventional facelift recovery used to take up to two to three weeks, but with more and more minimally invasive procedures being performed, facelift recovery time has gotten shorter. Since many men and women do not always need the full facelift, there are various options available today to improve appearance to a more youthful, rested look than by having to endure surgery under a general anesthesia with a longer facelift recovery period.

With more cosmetic surgery candidates choosing to benefit from procedures at an earlier age in order to take a more preventative approach to cosmetic surgery, mini-procedures that provide a more subtle lift is associated to a quicker facelift recovery. When patients choose the less invasive, quick facelift recovery procedures, within days, or even within minutes, they can enjoy their more youthful appearance.

Our doctors are specialized in facial plastic surgeries. Please call us for a free consultation to rediscover the new you.