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How Do You Get Rid of a Sagging Neck?

As we age, one common concern that tends to sneak up on us is the appearance of a sagging neck. This issue, often referred to as “turkey neck,” can be a frustrating sign of aging and result from several factors, including loss of skin elasticity, decreased muscle tone, and the thinning of the skin. Exposure to the sun and genetics […]

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How to Get Rid of Jowls

Jowls refer to sagging or hanging facial skin, often gathering along the neck and jawline. Caused by a loss of skin elasticity, jowls are considered one of the more obvious signs of aging and form anywhere between a patient’s late twenties to their fifties. No matter what age you begin to notice laxity in the lower face, jowls can obscure […]

How to Preserve Facelift Results

A facelift is among the most long-lasting and transformative facial rejuvenation treatments available to reduce visible signs of aging and revitalize your appearance. Even so, facelift surgery will not stop the cosmetic effects of age from recurring years or decades after your procedure. While the lifespan of your facelift will largely depend on your pre-operative anatomy, the type of technique […]

Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation: Which Is Right for Me?

There are two main types of treatment for facial rejuvenation: surgical and non-surgical. While both options have the potential to take a number of years off a person’s appearance, one may be more appropriate than the other based on an individual’s unique needs and goals. Generally speaking, relatively younger patients who have good skin quality and only minor to moderate […]

Is There a “Best” Age for Facelift Surgery?

The development of wrinkles, sagging skin, muscle laxity, and various other cosmetic facial issues is an unavoidable aspect of aging for every man and woman. That said, these aesthetic concerns don’t always occur at the same point in time (or to the same extent) for every individual due to factors such as genetics, environmental elements, lifestyle decisions, and more. In […]

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Facelift Surgery

Year after year, facelift surgery (rhytidectomy) remains one of the most highly requested plastic surgical procedures due in large part to its effectiveness and long-term benefits. If you are contemplating this popular facial rejuvenation option but wish to know a bit more before scheduling a consultation, our Fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Scott Shadfar, has provided answers to some frequently […]