Facelift & Facial Rejuvenation

Dr. Michele Koo, MD, FACS, board certified plastic surgeon believes in a subtle and refined approach to facial cosmetic surgery.  She implements a less is more strategy that helps her to deliver youthful, natural-looking results.   Dr. Koo uses advanced techniques to correct the neck and jawline with a custom neck-lift procedure that can often be performed in the office under local anesthesia.  Since the neck is often the first area showing signs of aging, Dr. Koo’s neck lift procedure will address the aging of the neck and jowl creating a smooth and refreshed appearance.

Dr. Koo uses a number of advanced techniques to deliver a youthful and yet un-altered appearance.  Often combining a facelift with facial fillers and skin treatments, Dr. Koo can create a youthful appearance that will keep your friends guessing.  By combining multiple advanced techniques and an innovative approach to facial procedures, Dr. Koo is able to deliver unparalleled results.

Facelift Procedure

Over time, signs of aging can appear on the face due to gravity, sun exposure, or even the natural stresses of life.  Dr. Koo’s facelift procedure is designed to restore a more youthful appearance to the face, giving patients a revitalized and rested appearance. A facelift improves the visible signs of aging in the face and neck.  The common signs of aging that can be treated with a facelift include:

  • Sagging in the mid-face
  • Deep creases that may form blow the eyelids
  • Deep creases along the nose that may extend to the corner of the mouth
  • Fat pockets that have descended or have become displaced
  • Jowls created by a loss of muscle tone in the lower face
  • Loose skin and fat deposits that may exist under the chin and jaw

A facelift begins with an incision made behind the hairline, which will reduce any visible scarring that may result from the incision.  Once the incision is made, the excess fat and tissue can be removed and repositioned to create the desired contour to the face.  Dr. Koo gently sculpts and tightens the underlying tissue to create an aesthetically balanced and long-lasting result.  After the desired contour is achieved and the underlying muscles and tissue have been repaired, the skin is then re-draped over the face.  It is at this point that any excess skin will be removed to restore a more youthful skin elasticity which will also help to ensure long-lasting results.

Facelift Results

The final results will restore a more youthful and rested result as well as improve a patient’s self-esteem.  It is important to note that a facelift, when done correctly, will not change the fundamental appearance of the face, but rather deliver a firm and youthful appearance.