Facelift and Necklift

As we age, the once firm, supple skin of our youth starts to lose elasticity, resulting in laxity and wrinkles. For many, one of the first places we notice this change is on the face, which begins to show the lines and creases brought on by time, repeated facial expressions, and sun exposure. By choosing a facelift, residents can turn back the clock on facial wrinkling and sagginess.

Dr. Christopher Chung is a Riverside and Corona area plastic surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation procedures to reverse signs of aging on the face and neck. At his plastic surgery practice, Renaissance Aesthetic Surgery, Dr. Chung performs neck lift and facelift, in many cases using endoscopic or limited incision approaches. These advanced techniques minimize scarring and recovery time, while creating beautiful, natural results.

If you would like to learn more about facial rejuvenation, click here to request your complimentary consultation with Dr. Christopher Chung, an Inland Empire area board-certified plastic surgeon.

Facelift

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Facelift surgery has been performed for generations, but more recent advances in technology – such as endoscopy – have made this procedure safer and more effective than ever. Facelift is a time-tested procedure for the restoration of a tighter, smoother, more youthful looking face. The classic and the mini facelift make improvements to the lower two-thirds of the face, and are often performed in conjunction with other procedures such as brow lift for a full facial rejuvenation.

The incision for the classic facelift begins in the hairline at the temples, then extends around the earlobe and into the hairline behind the ear. Through this incision, Dr. Chung separates the skin from underlying tissue in order to tighten the skin and reposition the underlying musculo-fascial (SMAS) and fatty tissues to create a smoother, more youthful lower face. The result is elimination of sagging jowls and deep creases around the nose and mouth.

The limited incision or mini facelift employs a shorter incision, through which Dr. Chung tightens the skin and repositions lower facial tissue. This more limited procedure results in a shorter, more comfortable recovery and less scarring. This option may be a good choice for women in their 40′s with a smaller degree of wrinkling and sagging.

Neck Lift

When performing facelift for patients, Dr. Chung often combines this procedure with others to achieve a more complete rejuvenation of the face. One of the most common concerns of women seeking face lift is a lax, sagging neck that may obscure the contour of the chin and jaw. Neck lift surgery can tighten the skin and underlying muscles of the neck, and eliminate or contour fatty deposits to restore a more youthful appearance to this area.

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If you are interested in learning more about facelift or neck lift click here to request your complimentary consultation with Dr. Christopher Chung, a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation. Or you can call our office to schedule your appointment at our plastic surgery center in the Riverside and Corona area.