The process of facelift treatment to rejuvenate skin explained by Los Angeles doctor
By Thomas T. Nguyen, M.D
Facelift treatment options
Many people think of a facelift as one specific surgical procedure, but in fact, there are many different options for facelifts, and these procedures can be combined with other surgical and non-surgical procedures such as an eyelid lift or skin resurfacing to achieve optimal results. The following types of facelift treatments are commonly performed by Dr. Nguyen:- Mini facelift: this procedure helps reduce the appearance of aging on your face from the ear to the chin
- Full facelift: this procedure is like a mini facelift, but extends from your ears to the mid-neck area
- Neck lift: a neck lift corrects sagging skin in the neck and under-chin area
- Brow or forehead lift: this procedure lifts and tightens skin around your eyebrows and forehead for a younger-looking appearance
The above procedures can be done alone or in combination with each other depending on the areas you want to target and your desired results.
What to expect during the treatment
After you have consulted with Dr. Nguyen, your facelift surgery will be scheduled. It is typically conducted as an outpatient procedure with general anesthesia administered by our board-certified anesthesiologist so that you are comfortable and unaware of what is happening while the surgery is taking place.The first step in the surgery is to create a precise, well-hidden incision in your face to perform the procedure. Dr. Nguyen is highly skilled at creating an incision in the optimal position to minimize scarring and visibility. In a traditional full facelift, the incision will start in your hidden hairline area and will then follow around your ears and end at the bottom of your scalp. If you are undergoing a mini facelift, the incision will typically go from your temples to around your ears. In a neck lift procedure, the incision usually starts by your earlobes and extends behind your ears.
The doctor will then reposition the skin, muscle, and fat in the target areas to recontour your face or neck. In this process, the fat will be sculpted and redistributed into any areas that have sunken with age to provide a more youthful appearance, and the muscle layers will be lifted. Dr. Nguyen will then re-drape your skin over the areas that have been sculpted and trim any excess skin away for a tight, youthful appearance.
The entire procedure takes approximately three hours, and afterwards, you will be able to relax and rest comfortably in the office for about an hour to regain your awareness before you leave for the day. The highly trained team at Orange County Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center will inform you of what to expect during the healing period and how to take care of your skin during that time.
Schedule a consultation today
Orange County Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center is conveniently located in Huntington Beach, CA and serves the greater Los Angeles area. Begin your path towards younger, more radiant skin by scheduling a complimentary consultation at (714) 421-4022 today!
Related Articles
- A Look into How a Facelift Can Transform Your Face to an Appearance of Youth
- Considering a Mini Facelift in Los Angeles? Know the Facts
- The process of facelift treatment to rejuvenate skin explained by Los Angeles doctor
- Huntington Beach surgeon shares four ‘C’s’ that affect the results of facelift treatment
- Look refreshed and rejuvenated with facelift treatment tailored to your unique needs in Huntington Beach, CA
- Take control of aging! No procedure is permanent, but you can extend facelift results in Orange County
- Patients in Orange County ask about treatments for facial skin aging
- Effective treatment for severe wrinkles in Orange County
- Orange County, CA plastic surgeon provides face lifts for rejuvenation
- Orange County, CA area doctor describes facelift surgery
Back to Facelift Page
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.
