Traditional and Mini Facelift and Necklift

Over time, the long-term effects of gravity, exposure to sun, dry air, and general stress takes its toll on an individual's face and neckline. A facelift can considerably reduce these signs of aging.  Dr. Youn performs more traditional muscle-tightening facelifts and necklifts, in addition to mini facelifts.  He often combines fat grafting with his facelifts, to add more volume into areas of the face where it has been lost.

Where are the scars of a Facelift?
The scars of a more traditional facelift or a mini facelift extend from the top of the ears, around the earlobe, and in the crease behind the ear.  In people with very heavy necks, the scar can also extend somewhat down the hairline in the back for a better neck lift.  The scars usually fade nicely with time, although all patients are at risk of a thick scar depending on how their body heals.

How much pain is there with a facelift?
There is usually very little discomfort with a facelift. Patients may take a few pain pills, although some patients don’t need any at all.

How long does a facelift take?
A traditional muscle-tightening facelift takes approximately 3 to 3 ½ hours to perform.  All patients have swelling which can last for some time, although most patients look good enough to return to work within two weeks.

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Click here to read the scientific paper Dr. Youn coauthored on the Volumetric Facelift. Click the cover of the journal (courtesy of beverlyhillsbody.com).

Submental Liposuction

Submental liposuction removes the fat under the chin and in the neck to produce a sharper jawline and neckline. This procedure is best in patients who still have elastic skin and involves a small 1 cm incision under the chin. Patients who are older and/or have loose skin under their chin are not as good candidates for this procedure. Patients usually don’t need any pain pills, and often go back to work after just a couple days.

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Facial Fat Grafting Or Transfer

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Facial aging involves both drooping of the skin and a loss of volume. While the loosening of the skin is usually most evident by the time you reach your forties or fifties, loss of volume can be seen as early as your late twenties. Loss of volume, or a gaunt look to the face, is most often seen in the lips, the cheeks, and under the eyes. This is best treated by Facial Fat Grafting or Transfer.  Fat can be removed from the tummy or thighs via a small incision, purified, and reinjected into areas of the face which have become gaunt with age or hereditary factors.  The amount of fat that lasts permanently varies per patient and per area, and can be repeated if necessary for optimal results.  There is usually minimal discomfort and scars, although significant swelling may persist for two to three weeks.

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Eyelid Lift (blepharoplasty)

Eyelid surgery is designed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids. The procedure usually takes about 1 hour and can be performed using sedation or general anesthesia. The discomfort is usually minimal, as most patients don’t take any pain pills.  Patients usually look good within 1-2 weeks.

An upper blepharoplastyis used to correct drooping upper eyelids that tend to sag with time.  A thin scar is placed in the crease of the upper eyelid, where it is well-hidden.  Excess skin is removed, often along with herniating fat. 

Insurance plans occasionally cover upper blepharoplasty surgery when the upper eyelid skin is so excessive that it disturbs the vision.  If you believe you may be a candidate for insurance-covered blepharoplasty, be sure to visit an optometrist like Dr. Scott Youn at the Eye Place for visual field testing prior to your consultation with Dr. Anthony Youn.   

Lower blepharoplastyis used to remove excess puffiness or bags from under the eyes.  The lower eyelid puffiness is caused by excess herniating fat, which is removed during the procedure.  In general, lower eyelid wrinkles are not removed by lower blepharoplasty.  Wrinkles are best treated using lasers or chemical peels.  

Lower blepharoplasty can be performed under sedation or general anesthesia, takes about an hour and fifteen minutes, and results in very little discomfort.  Most patients don’t take pain pills and look good within a week or two.

Dr. Youn performs lower blepharoplasty using one of two techniques:

The traditional technique entails a small incision under the eyelashes and is best for patients who have excess skin of their lower eyelids in addition to puffiness.  Skin can be removed, along with the herniating fat.  The scar is usually well-hidden and can be difficult to see.

The transconjunctival techniqueutilizes an incision inside the eyelid, allowing Dr. Youn to remove the lower eyelid fat without any visible external scars.  This technique is often preferred for younger people without loose skin or people who do not desire any visible scars.  Often, chemical peels can be used to improve any fine wrinkling under the eyes.  This can be done at the same time as the transconjunctival blepharoplasty.

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Browlift (Forehead lift)

A forehead lift or browlift is used to correct a drooping browline (eyebrow area) reducing the horizontal lines and furrows (worry lines) that often make a person appear angry, sad or tired. The procedure creates a refreshed, youthful appearance to the forehead area above the eyes. There are two surgical methods, and during your initial consultation the procedure that Dr. Youn believes works best for you will be recommended.

Dr. Youn most often performs the Endotine Endoscopic Browlift. This enables the procedure to be performed with a minimal number of incisions and a minimum of downtime. With the Endotine system, Dr. Youn is able to perform an endoscopic browlift using small absorbable implants instead of metal screws. The brow is lifted, creating a refreshed and youthful look.

The traditional method of browlift utilizes a longer surgical incision that is hidden just above the hairline.  Dr. Youn most often uses this technique in patients who are not good candidates for the Endoscopic Browlift.

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Nose Reshaping (rhinoplasty)

Surgery to reshape the nose is among the most common plastic surgery procedures. This procedure can reduce or increase the size of the nose, remove an unwanted hump, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, and/or narrow the width of the nostrils.  The majority of the rhinoplasties that Dr. Youn performs are done with a “closed technique” which limits any external scarring and incisions. Patients often have no visible scars after this surgery.

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Chin Enhancement

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Chin augmentation can change the shape of the chin to extend the chin from the face. The contour of the chin can be reshaped to be smoother or more angular in appearance. Dr. Youn performs this procedure using either the patient’s own fat or a small implant placed through the mouth with no external scars. Chin augmentation can be tailored to create a more balanced yet feminine look in females, and a stronger, more masculine appearance in males. Swelling is usually minimal, and most patients can return to work within a few days.

Lip Enhancement

Full and vivacious lips have always been recognized as aesthetically important features which signify youth and beauty. Some of us however, are born with thin, ill-defined lips, or lose the fullness in their lips as they grow older. Dr. Youn performs lip enhancement in a variety of ways, including using fat grafting or injectables like Juvederm, Restylane, and Prevelle to increase the fullness and enhance the shape of lips.

Corner Mouthlift

The corners of the mouth tend to droop as people age. Dr. Youn corrects this in two different ways. For minor drooping, injections of Restylane, Juvederm, or fat can provide a lift for the corners of the mouth. For patients with more severe drooping, a surgical corner mouthlift can be performed. It is a procedure which can be performed in the office under local anesthetic, and can result in a significant lift with a small scar.

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