Facelift

As skin ages, is damaged, or loses collagen, patients can see changes that may leave them looking older than they feel. From wrinkles to lost facial volume, the impact these changes can have on one’s quality of life should not be underestimated. At Dr. Dhir’s practice, he offers a range of rejuvenating cosmetic procedures to address signs of aging and restore your aesthetic to a brighter, lifted & livelier appearance. Discover a renewed you with a personalized facelift in Beverly Hills with a leading, board-certified facial plastic surgeon.
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What Is a Facelift?

A facelift is a cosmetic procedure with a focus on tightening the skin and underlying tissues of the face to address signs of aging. Namely, a deep-plane targets concerns such as loose or drooping skin, wrinkles and fine lines, and jawline concerns (jowls, double chin). Through the removal of excess skin and tightening of the subdermal tissues, your surgeon can create a renewed, more youthful appearance. However, it is vital to work with a board-certified surgeon to see optimal results and avoid an artificial stretched look.
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Mini Facelift

A mini facelift provides similar results but through a milder procedure. It still addresses signs of aging around the lower face but takes a more conservative approach. Less skin is removed, and only minor tissue repositioning is conducted. This approach also tends to lead to a shorter, milder recovery. A mini one is best for patients with less extensive signs of aging and who want more subtle changes.

Benefits

Personalized results: Each procedure is adapted to match your individual concerns and needs, providing results that look natural for your facial structure.
Long-lasting improvements: With proper care and lifestyle choices results can last for years following your surgery.
Perfect for combination: A facelift can readily be combined with other procedures for comprehensive aesthetic rejuvenation.
Target multiple concerns: It can address almost any aging-related cosmetic for the lower face, from wrinkles to skin laxity.
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Am I a Good Candidate?

The ideal facelift candidate will have three qualities: a positive, realistic outlook, overall good health, and an understanding of the procedure’s benefits and limitations. All three of these factors can be covered during your consultation, during which you can explore treatment options, discuss your goals and family history, and ask as many questions as you would like.

Overview of the Procedure

Dr. Dhir works with each patient closely, ensuring an attentive, patient-centric approach to cosmetic surgery. At every point of the process, he provides support and information to ensure patients can make their decisions with comfort and confidence

Consulting

The process begins with a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Dhir. This is the best opportunity to fully discuss your goals, expectations, and hopes for your procedure. There are no wrong questions, and the goal is to open an effective two-way communication. Dr. Dhir can learn about you, and you can learn about the procedures available in detail. If a facelift is the best option for you, then you can move on to preparing.

Preparing

There are a few steps that will have you ready. These can vary for some patients but mostly will include:

  • Not eating or drinking before the procedure
  • Stopping certain medications (such as blood thinners)
  • Avoiding nicotine and some herbal supplements
  • Readying your home for recovery
  • Planning for someone to drive you home from surgery

The Surgery

The procedure begins with receiving anesthesia to ensure a painless experience. Dr. Dhir will then move step-by-step through your surgery, adjusting the tissue to match your personalized plan. Once complete, he will suture all incisions closed and ensure you are ready to return home or to specialized after care facility to pamper your healing needs. The total time is usually about is 4-6 hours depending on procedures involved.
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Recovery & Results

The first stop is our recovery room, where you can wait in comfort while the anesthesia wears off. Once you are ready, you can return home or aftercare facility with someone to drive you. Most patients will benefit most from about 1 to 2 weeks of downtime away from work and strenuous activities. After about 1 week, patients will see Dr. Dhir for a follow-up appointment to track their healing progress. Recovery is generally well-tolerated, with patients experiencing some bruising, swelling, and discomfort. However, these are typically mild enough to manage with over-the-counter medication. After about 6 days, patients can return for a check-up visit with Dr. Dhir to monitor their recovery and results.
Some immediate improvements are visible almost immediately after the surgery. However, it is important to remember that your full results are apparent only once the swelling has gone down. Your final results will likely be settled a couple of months after surgery, once all residual swelling has faded.

Before & After Gallery

Results may vary.

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Start your path toward facial rejuvenation with a consultation for a facelift in Beverly Hills. When you book your one-on-one meeting with Dr. Dhir, you can begin working together on a personalized approach that addresses all your cosmetic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a facelift cost?

Each facelift procedure is tailored to the patient’s needs, goals, and facial structure. The chosen techniques and overall complexity are the main factors when determining the cost of the procedure. While any blanket quote would be inaccurate, we always provide a clear, personalized quote after building your procedure plan. This quote requires no commitment, and we can go over each detail to ensure each cost element is clear.

Patients may also choose to finance a surgery. Facelift financing options allow patients a more flexible approach to cover the costs of their procedure.

Dr. Dhir creates a custom approach for each patient, using one of three main facelift techniques as the foundation.

  • Mini Facelift: This milder version of the facelift uses smaller incisions. It works best for patients who have moderate signs of aging but want a less intensive approach. The result duration is more limited, with patients seeing benefits for 5 to 8 years in most cases.
  • SMAS Facelift: This is the gold standard facelift, which involves repositioning the sheet of muscle and tissue under the skin. This creates a natural look and avoids the stretched appearance of older facelift methods.
  • Deep Plane Facelift: This more advanced facelift technique involves repositioning the SMAS and deeper tissues. It is more intensive, but it provides exceptional results that also last the longest.
The actual procedure should involve no pain. We use either local anesthesia or sedation (depending on patient needs) to facilitate a pain-free experience. Even for awake procedures, you will feel no pain. After your surgery, some discomfort and pain are normal. However, Dr. Dhir focuses on minimizing any damage to your facial tissues. This cuts down on bruising and reduces overall discomfort during recovery. Still, patients can benefit from taking over-the-counter pain medication to manage any pain.

Each surgical facelift technique involves creating incisions, which will heal as scar tissue. However, that is not all there is to it. Dr. Dhir strategically places each incision so that any scarring is hidden. Furthermore, he keeps incision size to a minimum and creates them smoothly to follow the natural contours of your unique facial structure.

Keep in mind that scars also improve over time. If you take good care of the surgical sites during recovery, your incision scars should heal nicely. Over time, you may forget they are even there. Only your rejuvenated appearance will be all you notice.

When the skin is stretched during a facelift, it smooths out many wrinkles. This creates a powerful visual change that emphasizes facial contours. However, some fine lines can remain, especially in places of high facial movement. Nonsurgical treatments like microneedling can work as effective supplements to a facelift to further develop a youthful look.

Facelift results can last up to 10 years for many patients. However, a lot of factors are at play here. Patients who take a few extra steps will be able to prolong their results, enjoying a refreshed appearance for a decade or more. A few things to know about facelift result duration include:

  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will help you keep up your results. This includes staying hydrated and eating a balanced diet.
  • Avoiding factors that age your skin will work in your favor. Top aging elements include excess sun exposure and smoking.
  • Nonsurgical treatments (like microneedling) can help maintain skin quality and boost collagen production. This helps keep good skin texture and elasticity.

Patients certainly can have a second facelift procedure. Such a procedure would be considered a revision facelift. Most patients have a second facelift if their initial results begin to fade or they are dissatisfied with a surgeon’s outcome. As long as a patient still meets the candidate requirements, a repeat procedure is always possible (and can be beneficial).

When having a second facelift, you want to ensure you work with a highly skilled surgeon. The first facelift only involves your natural tissues. However, a second facelift will need to take into account any scar tissue or previous adjustments.

Choosing the right cosmetic procedure can feel intimidating. This is all the more true with surgery, as the results last longer. The main thing a facelift addresses is skin laxity. Jowling, wrinkling, and sagging skin can all be addressed in a single procedure. However, many patients may only have milder concerns. In these cases, there is nothing wrong with starting with nonsurgical rejuvenation. However, if you have moderate to significant signs of aging, a surgical approach offers the surest way to see satisfactory results. But that is what the consultation helps with. Dr. Dhir discusses your concerns with you and then provides key recommendations to get the results you want.

As with any surgery, a facelift can involve some risks. However, you can promote a safer experience by only working with a skilled, qualified surgeon. Some key ways to reduce risk and create a smooth experience include the following:

  • Ideally, work with a facial plastic surgeon. While general plastic surgeons offer this procedure, a facial plastic surgeon has dedicated their career to understanding the face’s complex structures.
  • Choose a board-certified plastic surgeon with a track record of successful procedures.
  • Follow all your post-procedure instructions, which are designed to improve safety.
  • Avoid smoking or other factors that could inhibit your recovery.

Choosing the right surgeon can make all the difference. However, we know it can feel overwhelming trying to make this big decision. Some key factors to look for include the following:

  • Your surgeon should specialize in facial plastic surgery.
  • Before-and-after photos that showcase the surgeon’s work.
  • How do you feel when communicating with the surgeon? Do they genuinely care about you and your needs?
  • Do they have positive reviews from previous patients?