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A patient's safety is always our primary concern. Any plastic surgery has inherent risks, but facelift surgery is considered a safe surgery in healthy patients. Dr. Chaboki will review your medical history and medications, in addition to an appropriate examination to evaluate not only the aesthetic plan, but also to perform plastic surgery safely. Some …

The skin and tissue near incisions may appear puffy and pink initially. This puffiness will improve with time. Topical petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline® or Aquaphor®) applied to external incisions helps the skin appear its best and reduces scars. Keep incisions moist with petrolatum ointment at all times during the initial healing period. Do not …

Incisions for many facelift techniques, including mini lift and S lifts, are hidden within the natural contours around the ear. The facelift incision may be anywhere from the temple, sideburns, around the ear, and/or upper neck. The incision location and length vary largely based on the age of the patient and how much lift he …

Hair loss (alopecia) may occur with any procedure involving the scalp region. Some facelift surgeries involve incisions hidden within the hair. That being said, patients generally do not have hair loss with facelift surgery. Hair loss that might occur is normally temporary. Hair follicles are "hibernating" and re-grow with time. Lastly, hair is not shaved …

Sagging skin may occur after massive weight loss, such as after bariatric surgery. As a result, a facelift is commonly considered following significant weight loss. While some skin tightening may occur naturally, there is often the concern of excess skin. In addition to abdominoplasty (i.e. tummy tuck) to improve the waistline, a facelift can help …

Some have argued that facial exercises or electric stimulation of the facial muscles can help tighten the face and reduce the sagging appearance common with aging. However, there isn't scientific research that shows it being worthwhile for cosmetic improvement. In addition, most plastic surgeons and dermatologists have not seen long-term, predictable results from such nonsurgical …

The newer techniques of facelift surgery, such the S lift or SMAS lift, are generally considered "mini" lifts when compared to older facelift methods. Mini facelifts generally have shorter incisions and quicker recovery time. Nonsurgical facelifts can be performed with wrinkle relaxers such as or Dysport®. By relaxing the muscles that pull down the jowls …

A , also called a nonsurgical facelift, refers to nonsurgical methods of rejuvenating the face with injections. These cosmetic injections include facial fillers (such as JUVÉDERM® or Restylane®), fat injections, and relaxer injections (such as BOTOX® Cosmetic). Liquid facelifts are better to enhance the cheeks, midface, lower eyelid, temples, chin, jawline, and lips; these procedures …

The face ages in a multidimensional manner. Gravity is only one aspect of appearing older. We all also gradually lose facial volume with age and sun damage. Fat and bone loss contribute to this facial shrinking and thinning. A combination of lifting with a facelift and filling with , also called fat injection, provides a …