Facelift

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, can work wonders—especially for the middle and lower face. At John Park MD Plastic Surgery, every single procedure is customized to achieve the patient’s unique goals. A facelift is one of the most powerful surgeries because it can restructure the face and neck while simultaneously getting rid of excess skin. A

What’s the first thing you notice about a person? At John Park MD Plastic Surgery, we know that whether you say eyes, lips, or “general appearance,” what you mean is the face—and a facelift can give you back the youthfulness and confidence that can begin to wane with age. We look to a person’s face

It’s fair to say that cosmetic procedures have become mainstream, and the five standouts as the most popular “go to” procedures are breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, and facelifts. Social media has its filters and skin smoothing apps, and they have all undoubtedly played a role in feeding the frenzy, and the pressure to be

Facelifts are once again making a comeback. More than 125,000 facelifts were performed last year, bringing the numbers to a 6% increase since 2011. Facelifts are popular for good reason. Results can be outstanding and last much longer than the minimally invasive procedures, such a Botox and fillers. Here are a few questions that you

A facelift was once a surgery primarily fit for the wealthy and the fearless. They were expensive and they were scary. Today is a new world in the area of facial rejuvenation. Neither will it spiral you into bankruptcy nor will it keep you “under wraps” for weeks. If you are considering a facelift, it is

To be honest, most patients feel pretty darn good in less than a week post op following facelift surgery. But, of course, their primary concern is if they will look good enough to go out in public. For a full facelift, a full recovery will take a few months, but most will feel up to

The facelift has variations, but the one thing they all have in common is that they all address the nasolabial folds as well as the jowls and loss of definition in the jaw area. Additionally, changes in the neck, such as folds are addressed. The surgeon will remove excess fat, correct abnormalities in the muscle

Plastic surgery was once viewed as a negative thing by people. After its creation after the first World War, people perceived it as something that only self-indulgent people did. Women, however, were quickly to jump onto the bandwagon, as they recognized the positives it had on both their quality of life and self-esteem. As time

Optimal age for a facelift is not a chronological consideration, but rather a genetic one. There are different components involved in the process of aging. One has a genetic factor caused by fat atrophy and/or jowling. Both play major roles in facial aging. There is simply no “ideal” age for a face lift, but as

Before you have a facelift it is very important for you to consider your motivation in wanting plastic surgery and your ultimate expectations. Plastic surgery should be considered a gift you give yourself never a “quick fix” for an underlying insecurity. Of all concerns about facelift surgery, the concern of looking abnormal following the procedure,

Our face is an important physical feature of yourself. Because it is always exposed to the world, it is the primary means by which a first impression and non-verbal communication is made. For the same reason, your face is always exposed to the elements and thus prone to premature aging. With time, we begin to

Scarring following facelift surgery varies from patient to patient and is dependent upon a multitudes of variables. These include the skin type of the patient, the wound healing characteristics of the patient, type of facelift performed, and the technical skill of the surgeon. The surgeon can influence several of these variables, but unfortunately has no