Facelift/FACEology LIFT Treatment in Newport Beach
FACEOLOGYMD®, located in the coast heart of Orange County California, offers an advanced deep plane facelift procedure that delivers natural-looking results and requires less recovery time. The FACEology LIFT developed by board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Raymond Lee, is an outpatient surgical facelift procedure that combines deep plane and SMAS facelift techniques in a customized approach. This proprietary alternative to modern facelift surgery does not require general anesthesia and is performed by both Dr. Lee and board-certified and facial plastic surgery specialist, Dr. Shabnam Ghazizadeh in the fully accredited surgical suite located at the FACEOLOGYMD clinic in Newport Beach.
How Does a FACEology LIFT Differ From a Traditional or Deep Plane Facelift?
The FACEology LIFT is a hybrid combination of both SMAS and deep plane facelift techniques that is highly customized and less invasive. The FACEology LIFT surgically addresses visible aging in the face and neck during an outpatient procedure that involves smaller incisions that are well concealed in the hairline and natural borders of the ear. The FACEology LIFT avoids the artificially pulled look of early “skin-only” facelift procedures by eliminating excess skin and using a tailored approach to tighten and lift the underlying muscles, restoring youthful definition to the mid-face, jawline and upper neck as needed.
A traditional facelift typically takes three to four hours and is performed in a hospital or overnight surgery center. General anesthesia involving breathing tubes and gasses; intravenous lines (IVs); and morphine are commonly used with traditional facelifting. In contrast, Dr. Lee’s FACEology LIFT in Newport Beach is a same-day outpatient procedure that takes approximately one and half to two hours to complete, and is performed in our fully accredited surgical center with the patient fully comfortable under twilight sedation.
Benefits of the FACEology LIFT: Comprehensive Results with Minimal Downtime
If you’re seeking a facelift solution that goes beyond threads, fillers, and surface treatments, the FACEology LIFT might be exactly what you need, this refined surgical facelift procedure is designed to offer patients transformative facial rejuvenation with several key benefits that include:
Natural-Looking Results: By focusing on the deeper layers of facial tissue, the FACEology LIFT avoids the common “pulled” or overly tight appearance and restores youthful facial contours without distorting your natural expressions.
Less Downtime: One of the standout features of the FACEology LIFT is its shorter recovery time. Many patients are ready to resume light activities approximately one week after their procedure.
Long-Lasting Results: The comprehensive nature of the FACEology LIFT means that results are long-lasting—typically up to 8-10 years. By lifting the underlying facial structures rather than just tightening the skin, patients enjoy a more sustainable outcome.
Twilight Anesthesia for Maximum Comfort: The FACEology LIFT is performed using local anesthesia combined with twilight sedation, which enhances patient comfort while minimizing risks associated with general anesthesia. This also allows patients to avoid an overnight hospital stay.
*Individual results may vary
*Individual results may vary
Facelift Consultation: Candidates for the FACEology LIFT
Determining whether or not the FACEology LIFT is the right procedure for you starts with a personalized consultation. During this initial appointment, Dr. Lee, or Dr. Ghazizadeh will evaluate your skin quality, facial structure, and areas of concern. General health, skin quality, visible aging and individual aesthetic goals are the primary factors vs. age in determining the right facial rejuvenation procedure for you.
At FACEOLOGYMD, our expertise, patient-centric approach and range of face and neck rejuvenation procedures are designed to meet the unique needs of all patients. Adults in their twenties and thirties may be able to restore contour definition with advanced liposuction, those in their early forties may only require a neck lift and some lower facial lifting if jowls are a concern. Ideal candidates for the FACEology LIFT are often adults age forty-five and older who are in good general health, and whose skin still retains noticeable elasticity, but who are no longer able to achieve their aesthetic goals with non-surgical solutions such as dermal fillers or Botox injections.
Nicotine constricts blood vessels and slows healing, so it is essential that patients abstain entirely from cigarettes, vaping devices, gum, patches, or any product containing nicotine for at least several weeks prior to any surgical procedure, and throughout the recovery period. Our surgeons will create a personalized plan during your consultation that details their recommended treatment approach for you, and will thoroughly discuss with you what to expect, before, during and after, ensuring you are well-informed about every aspect of the process.
FACEology LIFT: What to Expect During Recovery
After being monitored in our postoperative area, a friend or family member can drive you home. The FACEology LIFT is a customized procedure, so recovery timelines will vary depending on each patient’s overall health, the extent of their FACEology LIFT and if any other procedures such as a neck lift, eyelid lift, brow lift or laser skin resurfacing is being done at the same time. You will leave with detailed aftercare instructions and will have incision dressings and one or two small drainage tubes that are removed in a day or two.
During recovery from a FACEology LIFT, patients can expect bruising and acute swelling, the majority of which will be gone after the first week. Most patients are generally comfortable and healed enough to resume light physical activities after two weeks, and full physical activities after three weeks. Follow up visits are typically scheduled for one day, one week and one month, some discomfort for the first two to three days is likely and is managed with oral pain medication.
The appointment on the day following your procedure will involve dressing removal to check the incisions and a review of wound care instructions. Patients who diligently adhere to all recovery restrictions and incision care practices, experience a smoother recovery and reduce the potential for slower healing that can lead to infection and the development of thicker scar tissue.
*Individual results may vary
Why Choose a FACEology LIFT?
The FACEology LIFT offers long-lasting rejuvenation of the face and neck with a surgical solution that is less invasive than a full deep plane or extended deep plane facelift approach. Leveraging the surgical expertise honed from performing nearly 4,000 facial plastic surgery procedures, Dr. Lee developed our signature FACEology LIFT procedure that both he and Dr. Ghazizadeh performs, in order to offer suitable candidates a surgical alternative that bridges the gap between the aesthetic capabilities and temporary results of non-surgical anti-aging facial treatments, but avoids the expense and recovery time required with modern facelift surgery.
What Is the Cost of a FACEology LIFT?
Due to the customized nature of the procedure, the cost varies among patients, however, because the surgery does not require general anesthesia and is performed in our on-site accredited surgical suite, a FACEology LIFT is significantly lower in cost when compared to full deep plane facelifts. For the convenience of our patients, FACEOLOGYMD is pleased to offer the option of financing your transformation. The FACEology LIFT treatment plan provided at your consultation will include detailed price information.
Schedule a Facelift Consultation in Newport Beach to Learn More
To learn more about facelift surgery and our signature FACEology LIFT procedure, we invite you to request an appointment. Choosing the plastic surgery expertise of Dr. Lee and Dr. Ghazizadeh is the choice to achieve your facial rejuvenation goals with one of Orange County’s leading providers of facial plastic surgery. Contact us today for a facelift consultation in Newport Beach and learn more about the FACEology LIFT at FACEOLOGYMD.
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