Take control of aging! No procedure is permanent, but you can extend facelift results in Orange County
By Thomas T. Nguyen, M.D
Treatments designed to be anti-aging can reset the clock. But, they don’t stop it. You’re off to a great start by partnering with Dr. Nguyen, a board-certified surgeon with meticulous surgical techniques and extensive experience treating a diverse range of patients. In addition to selecting a skilled surgeon, there are several other factors that can influence how long the results of your facelift last.
Your starting point
Your procedure
A facelift means several different things, depending on your needs and goals. You may opt for a mini-lift, which corrects sagging from ears to chin. Alternately, a full facelift corrects laxity from the ears to mid-neck. More aggressive procedures set the clock back further than less invasive procedures like mini-lifts. The further you set the clock back, the longer you can expect to sustain results. It’s sometimes said that if you look 15 years younger after surgery, you can expect to be back to your original pre-facelift starting point in about 15 years. At this point, we can discuss a revision (or secondary) facelift. This procedure corrects signs of aging that occurred since the last surgery due to the natural passage of time or factors like sun damage.Post-facelift you
- Continue daily sun protection – Wear appropriate broad-spectrum sunscreen daily, even when it’s overcast. Avoiding the peak hours of sun exposure, between late morning and mid-afternoon and wearing hats and proper sunglasses are other good precautions.
- Maintain a healthy weight – Avoid the ups and downs of yo-yo dieting. These fluctuations wreak havoc on your skin, and hasten the onset of laxity or sagging.
- Avoid tobacco products! – If you were a smoker before surgery, you’ll have to quit in the weeks leading up to your facelift. Smoking affects circulation and the body’s ability to heal in a healthy and timely manner. The repeated action of smoking also promotes deep lines and folds around your mouth.
Dr. Nguyen will also discuss maintenance to keep your skin looking fresh and youthful! These suggestions may include products that contribute to a healthy skin care regimen, tailored to your unique characteristics. OCCRSC may also recommend nonsurgical procedures, like resurfacing, Botox, fillers, or noninvasive tightening.
Keep in mind that less aggressive or nonsurgical treatments can’t achieve the same dramatic results as a surgical procedure like a facelift. These approaches can help to delay your need for more invasive treatment, and are an excellent complement to a facelift that looks like you, only healthier and happier!
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A Magna cum Laude graduate from Millsaps College, Dr. Thomas T. Nguyen is a board certified plastic surgeon. He brings with him a plethora of skill, expertise and knowledge given his 20 plus years of experience in the field.Dr. Nguyen is presently the medical director of Orange County Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center. He has engaged in research and contributed to many medical publications and continues to be deeply passionate about providing the best possible treatment for his patients.
