Early facelifts focused primarily on just tightening skin but nowadays facelifts do much, much more. Here in the Santa Ana area, we rejuvenate faces by repositioning muscle, skin, and fat during a facelift. In general, the best candidates for facelift surgery are those who show some signs of facial aging but still possess some skin elasticity (the… Read More »
Category: Facelift
What is a Deep Plane Facelift?
A common type of facelift Dr. Sajjadian performs here in the Newport Beach area is the Deep Plane Lift. The deep plane lift is considered the gold standard and is definitely the go-to facelift for people with severe facial sagging and laxity, and those looking for a longer-lasting lift. It involves lifting, releasing and repositioning the superficial musculoaponeurotic… Read More »
What is an SMAS Facelift?
The superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS for short) Facelift is a type of facelift commonly done here at our Santa Ana area office. This type of facelift affects the superficial top layers of skin along with the deeper tissues of the face and neck. The tissues in the SMAS typically grow lax and sag with use… Read More »
What Is the Difference Between a Facelift and a Neck Lift?
What’s the difference between a facelift and a neck lift? Simply put, it all has to do with the area being lifted. A facelift primarily lifts the mid-face and jowls, while a neck lift focuses on the neck itself. These procedures can be done on their own, but they pair beautifully together for patients that… Read More »