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But first… let me take a selfie

Whether you are spending the day with some friends out at Balboa Pier or browsing Fashion Island here in Newport Beach, it is inevitable that you will see others taking what are known as “selfies”… you may even be known to take a selfie or two yourself! We must eventually put the front facing camera… Read More »

Facial Surgery for True Expression

Did you know that your face is the first thing most people see?  You face it the primary factor in how people identify you and how your identity can be shaped.  Do you sometimes feel that your face doesn’t matches how you truly feel on the inside? You’re not alone. Many of our clients in… Read More »

What You Need to Know Before your Facelift

No matter how many people there are in the world, no two people will ever be exactly alike. This is particularly noticeable just by looking at the faces you see around you.  If there’s something about your face that you don’t like, a facelift may be able to fulfill your desires. If you seek long-term results, a… Read More »

Nontraditional Facelifts

There are several techniques other than the traditional facelift that facial plastic surgeons can use to give clients a more youthful appearance. One is the mini-lift which is a less-invasive procedure that use a smaller incision and works on a smaller area of the face than a traditional facelift.  Here in Newport Beach it is often referred… Read More »

Best Candidates for a Facelift in Orange County

We’ve found that the best candidates for a facelift in Orange County typically have certain important traits. While every case is unique and only a face to face consultation can determine who really is or is not a candidate for a facelift, here are few factors that can influence that decision. Good overall health is number one for… Read More »

Exploring the Benefits of a Facelift

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 »

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 »