San Diego / La Jolla Facelift Surgeon – Dr. Chasan

Dr. Chasan is proud to be renowned as a leading La Jolla / San Diego facelift surgeon. Over the years, he has performed numerous face lift procedures to help patients accentuate their beauty, correct aesthetic flaws and turn back the hands of time. In order to deliver the best possible facial rejuvenation results for all patients, Dr. Chasan works tirelessly to develop a highly customized treatment plan for each individual seeking facelift in La Jolla / San Diego. In the paragraphs below, Dr. Chasan describes facelift surgery and the results it helps achieve.

Face Lift: What Is It?

The term "facelift" suggests a lifting of the entire face. Actually, a facelift is really a lower facelift in that it makes dramatic improvements in the neck and jaw line. There are very few procedures that produce as dramatic and reliable results as facelift.

Newer techniques have emerged that have improved the longevity of the procedure while minimizing the downtime. The key to long-lasting facelift results is the tightening of the dense covering of the underlying muscles, known as the SMAS (Superficial Musculo Apineurotic System). The majority of the face lifting procedures that are performed by non-plastic surgeons only tighten the skin or use barbed sutures. These types of facelifts go by the name of "J" lifts or "S" lifts, and their results do not last.

Facelift in San Diego / La Jolla

Facelift surgery is an art form that should only be performed by board-certified plastic surgeons. The artistry of the facelift begins with the design of the incisions relative to the individual's face, a complete knowledge of the anatomy, and the insetting of the skin. Dr. Chasan prefers to place incision behind the tragus, the bump in front of the ear, so that they are inconspicuous. It is very important to inset the earlobes so that they hang naturally. The sideburn should not be elevated; a key tip-off to a poorly performed facelift. Lastly, the posterior hairline should not be jagged or have a step off so San Diego and La Jolla facelift patients can wear their hair up without any visible scars.

Although facelift is a surgical procedure, the incisions are well hidden and become very inconspicuous. A facelift can be performed alone. However, Dr. Chasan often recommends that his facelift San Diego / La Jolla patients undergo facelift in conjunction with other procedures to enhance the results. He often performs eyelid surgery and/or brow lift in conjunction with face lift. Dr. Chasan performs facelift surgery on an outpatient basis, typically in about three hours. Most patients are back to their normal routine in approximately ten days.

If you think that you may be a facelift La Jolla / San Diego candidate, contact Dr. Chasan to schedule a consultation by calling 858-450-1555 or click here to schedule a consultation.

 

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