In Dr. Michelle Lee’s skilled hands, a facelift in Beverly Hills can deliver gentle changes that roll back the clock as much as a decade, giving you the confidence and youthfulness you truly desire.
There are three common areas that clients may notice change as they age. The first is the mid-face, an area that is gradually depleted of its fat volume, leaving a hollow-looking appearance in its wake. Second, the areas around the nasolabial folds begin to droop and sag, giving the face a tired, sinking aesthetic. Lastly, the jawline starts to develop jowls.
Today’s advanced techniques offer a facelift that is subtle, nuanced and rejuvenating. One of the main goals we have for our clients is to avoid the previous pitfalls of a tightened or “pulled” look that used to plague the plastic surgery community. Dr. Lee believes that a facelift should help to illuminate your natural, innate and age-appropriate beauty.
Watch this patient testimonial of two lovely sisters who came to PERK plastic surgery wanting to look as young as they feel!
Patients looking for the best facelift in Beverly Hills typically want to address the following areas:
This is the patient in the beginning of her healing process. She is experiencing initial swelling and bruising––which is expected to subside in the weeks to come!
This is the patient pictured at 3 weeks post-op. Here she is wearing makeup disguising residual bruising which is expected to fully fade a little after 1 month post-op. Initial swelling is still present, which is common during the early stages of the healing timeline.
Here you can see the last of the patient's residual bruising which is expected to subside soon. Her incision sites will continue to fade over time––becoming almost imperceivable at 1 year post-op!
Our lovely patient is now past the initial swelling and bruising phase. Depending on the individual, some residual swelling may persist; but like with any postoperative swelling, it is expected to fully resolve around 1 year post op. She is ecstatic with the results!
This is our gorgeous patient pictured at 4 months post-op. She absolutely loves her results! Any residual swelling continues to subside. We'll be checking in with her again around 6 months post-op.
TRUTH: Facial rejuvenation patients typically find their surgery recovery to be overall much easier than expected. Most individuals will experience minor to moderate discomfort only during the first few days post-op, but severe pain is unusual. Patients can expect to be presentable at around 2 weeks and are cleared to return to work shortly after (with restrictions on strenuous activities until 1 month post-op).
TRUTH: There is no perfect age for cosmetic surgery. Facial rejuvenation is personal and completely dependent on the needs and goals of each individual client. Some are ready for a face lift at age 35, while others choose to do it at 70. If you feel ready, then it’s the right time for you! In our experience, patients undergoing plastic surgery at a younger age have more time to enjoy the outcome of their investment. Additionally, younger clients are typically in better health, lowering the risks of surgery. Likewise, younger skin is more elastic and allows the results of surgery to be even more natural and gratifying. However, rejuvenation at a later age can often be just as enjoyable.
TRUTH: Facial rejuvenation results do not have an expiration date. The best way to think about it is as if you are turning back the clock on your appearance by 10-20 years. The results are immediate and permanent, however, gravity and aging will naturally continue to take its toll. At age 90, you will always look much younger having had a face lift than if you hadn’t.
A facelift result doesn't necessarily "expire" but instead can be thought of as "rewinding the clock" on your appearance by 10 or more years. While the facelift doesn't stop aging, even 10 years later patients will appear younger than they would without the facelift.
The best age varies, but most people consider a facelift in their 40s to 60s when signs of aging become more pronounced.
While some discomfort is normal during the initial recovery, most patients describe it as manageable with prescribed pain relief. The majority of patients report their recovery to be much easier than initially expected.
A facelift usually looks its best 3 to 6 months after surgery when visible swelling has subsided, tissues have settled, and scars are fading.
Those with severe health issues or smokers unwilling to quit temporarily may not be ideal candidates.
A facelift can make you look around 10 years younger. For older patients with significant skin laxity and/or hanging skin, the facelift can be an even more dramatic change, taking more than 10 years off of their appearance.
