Face & Neck Lift

Facelift

Facelift surgery may be right for you, if you are feeling uncomfortable with the signs of aging in your face. A facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck, such as sagginess in the mid-face, deep creases below the lower eyelids, deep creases along the nose extending to the corner of the mouth, fat that has fallen or is displaced, jowls created by the loss of muscle tone in the lower face, and also loose skin and excess fatty deposit under the chin and jaw.
Facelift is a restorative surgery. It does not change your fundamental appearance and it cannot stop the aging process. However, facelift surgery can help improve appearance, boost self confidence, and reverse the harmful effects of time, stress, and the elements.

Am I good candidate for a face lift?

Ideally, a good candidate would be someone who is in a good, healthy condition that seeks improvement in saggy or loose skin on the face and neck. A face lift can smoothen out unwanted lines and features that shows on advanced aged skin.

Does age play a factor?

Age does not necessarily matter. Most patients who generally consider getting a face lift are about 40 years young. However due to hereditary conditions, people as young as 30 may consider the procedure to improve their current skin circumstance. Regardless of age, the best thing to do would be consulting with a doctor to see if a face lift would be ideal for you.

How long does the face lift last?

The results of a face lift varies with each person. And since there is no way for us to prevent the signs of aging, the results are not permanent. However, results are typically long lasting for about 10 years or more.

How long is the face lift procedure?

Generally, the procedure is about 4 hours.

Will the procedure be painful?

All of our surgical procedures are performed under local anesthesia. Although pain tolerance depends on the patient, Dr. Vu properly injects anesthetics to provide patients with minimal pain and discomfort.

When will I be able to engage in my regular activities?

As with all surgical procedures, recovery time varies with each patient. Generally, patients can return to work after the first week. As far as exercising, light activities may be performed after the first week, but vigorous work outs should wait until the third week at the least.

Neck Lift

For many people, the neck is the first area to show age. For people who have lost weight, an unfortunate side effect may be leftover, loose-hanging skin that has lost its elasticity. Whether it is band lines, excess skin, or fat, a neck lift can bring your neck back into shape.

A neck lift surgery can be performed in a variety of ways, depending on the needs of the individual. Three possible neck-lift procedures include Liposuction, Cervicoplasty, and Platysmaplasty. Generally, liposuction is to remove the excessive fat from your neck, Cervicoplasty is to remove the excess skin, and Platysmaplasty is performed to reduce the banded appearance of the neck.

How do I know if I’m a good candidate for a neck lift?

Ideally, a good candidate would be one who is in good, healthy condition and seeks improvement in saggy or loose skin on the neck. A neck can be combined with a face lift and liposuction to achieve optimal results.

How long is the neck lift procedure?

Depending on what the patient wants to achieve, a neck lift can be anywhere from one to three hours.

Is it painful?

Where are the incisions made?

Incisions would vary depending on the case of the patient. Generally, it will be made right behind the ears, or underneath the chin.

What is the recovery like?

Generally, bruising and swelling is likely to occur after a neck lift but will cease after a couple of weeks. It is best to sleep and keep your head elevated as much as possible to reduce swelling.

When can I return to work?

As with any surgical procedure, recovery varies with each patient. Generally, patients could go back to work after the first week.

When can I start exercising again?

Light activities may be performed after the first week. Strenuous work outs is not recommended until at least three weeks later.

I’m interested – What do I do next?

Call us at 626-329-4555 to schedule an appointment to discuss your concerns with our knowledgeable staff.