A Timeless Solution for Facial Rejuvenation
A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a highly effective and enduring solution for addressing issues related to facial volume loss and sagging skin. As we age, our skin loses elasticity, and gravity takes its toll, leading to the formation of wrinkles and sagging in the lower face and neck area. A facelift procedure is designed to reverse these signs of aging by tightening and repositioning the underlying muscles and tissues to provide a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance.
Dr. Dunn, a renowned expert in facial rejuvenation, approaches each patient’s unique needs with a personalized strategy. He carefully assesses your facial structure, concerns, and desired outcome to create a tailored plan that delivers natural-looking results. In many cases, Dr. Dunn combines various techniques, such as lifting and volume restoration, to achieve comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
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Renew Your Look. Renew Your Life.
A facelift is the most effective and comprehensive method of reducing visible signs of aging on the face and neck. This involves tightening the underlying facial muscles, removing excess skin, and redistributing fat. In many cases, he combines the facelift procedure with a neck lift, providing holistic rejuvenation throughout the mid-face and neck.
Dr. Dunn also specializes in the deep plane facelift technique, a more extensive approach that involves adjusting deeper facial tissues to address more significant signs of aging and even longer-lasting results.
Dr. Dunn will spend time learning about your goals and carefully assessing your facial anatomy to help ensure delivery of the best facelift Newport Beach has to offer.
The delicate skin of the neck is highly susceptible to signs of aging. Crepey skin, sagging, loss of jawline definition, or a “double chin” can affect your overall appearance and confidence. Many patients combine a facelift and neck lift into one procedure. Combining surgeries provides more comprehensive rejuvenation while offering the advantage of a shorter overall recovery time.
A neck lift provides a firmer, more defined neck and jawline, revitalizing your appearance and enhancing facial harmony. Dr. Dunn and his team tailor each procedure to the patient's unique anatomy and goals, ensuring a natural-looking outcome that enhances, rather than alters, their appearance.
Dr. Dunn specializes in the deep plane facelift, an advanced surgical technique that provides natural, long-lasting facial rejuvenation for more significant signs of aging. A deep plane facelift repositions the underlying muscles and tissues, restoring youthful contours without creating a "pulled" look. By working in the deeper layers, this procedure lifts sagging cheeks, smooths deep folds, and enhances the jawline, resulting in a more harmonious and refreshed facial appearance. Because the deeper layers are lifted and secured, the results tend to be more stable over time, with many patients enjoying their rejuvenated look for 10-15 years or more.
Decreased collagen production, in combination with the effects of gravity, is one of the main culprits of aging skin. However, volume loss also plays a role. The subcutaneous fat layer diminishes as we age, leading to a hollow appearance and accentuating lines and wrinkles. Fat grafting may be incorporated into a facelift to restore lost volume and provide a more plush, youthful appearance. Fat is harvested from another part of the body and used to fill in areas like the under-eyes, cheeks, and temples, smooth out wrinkles, and create a softer, more balanced look. The transferred fat integrates with existing tissue, providing a natural and sustainable enhancement.
Trusted Care for a Beautiful You
On the day of your Newport Beach facelift, you'll be greeted by our caring staff, who will guide you through every step. The procedure begins with administering anesthesia, ensuring your comfort throughout the surgery. Dr. Dunn will make precise incisions in inconspicuous areas, such as along the hairline and the natural crease in front of the ear. He will lift and tighten the underlying muscles, reposition fat, and remove excess skin. The incisions are carefully closed to minimize scarring, and the face is gently wrapped to reduce swelling and support the healing process. The entire surgery usually takes 2 to 5 hours, depending on the extent of the procedure.
More Than Skin Deep
A facelift effectively treats various signs of aging, including:
Elevate Your Future
Dr. Dunn's Newport Beach facelift rejuvenates several areas of the face, including:
Patients concerned with signs of aging in the forehead, brow, or eye area may benefit from combining a facelift with a brow lift or blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) . During your consultation, Dr. Dunn will work alongside you to identify the best surgical approaches for your needs.
Step Into Confidence
At Coastline Plastic Surgery, your safety is our top priority. To be considered a candidate for plastic surgery, you should be in good overall health. You may not be a candidate for a facelift if you have significant health issues, such as uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes, or if you smoke, as this can impair healing. A consultation with Dr. Dunn will help determine if you are a candidate based on your medical history, facial anatomy, and aesthetic goals.
Dr Dunn's Newport Beach facelift procedure represents the gold standard for facial rejuvenation. It helps patients with moderate to advanced signs of aging achieve a more youthful, refreshed appearance that enhances their unique beauty.
Plan With Purpose
For a facelift Newport Beach preparation begins with clear instructions from Dr. Dunn and a realistic plan for recovery. Before surgery, the team at Coastline Plastic Surgery will review your health history, medications, and any factors that could affect healing. To prepare for your facelift, you may be asked to:
Dr. Dunn will provide detailed pre-op instructions based on your procedure plan, so you feel prepared before surgery day.
Witness Your Transformation
Recovery after a facelift typically involves 2-4 weeks of downtime, during which swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort are common. Dr. Dunn will provide detailed aftercare instructions, including how to care for your incisions, manage discomfort, and when to return to normal activities. It’s important to avoid strenuous activities during the initial recovery phase to allow your face to heal properly. The initial results will be visible after the swelling subsides, while your most refined final results may take 3-6 months to fully appear.
Hidden In Plain Sight
Facelift incisions are placed around natural transition points of the face, ear, and hairline so they can heal as discreetly as possible.
Although facelift incisions are longer than many patients expect, their placement gives Dr. Dunn access to lift and support the deeper facial tissues without relying on skin tension alone. Dr. Dunn closes these incisions with minimal tension to support healing and reduce the risk of a pulled appearance.
Elevate Your Outlook
You can expect to see the initial results of your facelift within a few weeks as the swelling and bruising subside. The full effects of the procedure will become more apparent over the next 3-6 months, revealing a smoother, more youthful facial contour. To maintain your new look, it’s essential to follow a healthy lifestyle and skincare routine. The results of a facelift are long-lasting, often providing a refreshed appearance for 10-15 years.
Chosen With Care
Facelift surgery is one of the most powerful procedures Dr. Dunn performs, and it requires careful planning. At Coastline Plastic Surgery, each facelift begins with a detailed evaluation of the cheeks, jawline, neck, skin quality, and deeper facial support. Dr. Dunn’s approach focuses on facial harmony rather than simply tightening the skin. His deep plane facelift technique allows him to reposition deeper tissues, improve jawline definition, and create a refreshed appearance that still looks natural in motion. For Newport Beach and Orange County patients who want meaningful rejuvenation without an overly pulled look, Coastline offers surgical precision with warm, direct care.
Dr. Dunn recommends a facelift when significant signs of aging become apparent, typically in the 40s to 60s. However, individual factors play a crucial role.
Dr. Dunn uses advanced techniques and anesthesia to minimize discomfort during and after the procedure, ensuring a more comfortable experience.
Recovery times vary, but most patients can return to normal activities within a few weeks, with any residual swelling and bruising gradually diminishing.
Dr. Dunn offers non-surgical options like dermal fillers and Neuromodulators for those seeking less invasive rejuvenation.
Dr. Dunn uses meticulous surgical techniques to minimize scarring, ensuring that any scars are discreetly hidden.
Dr. Dunn will thoroughly discuss potential risks and complications during your consultation, but modern facelift techniques have a high safety profile when performed by an experienced surgeon.
The cost of a facelift in Newport Beach depends on the extent of surgery, whether a neck lift or fat grafting is included, anesthesia, facility fees, and the amount of correction needed. Coastline Plastic Surgery provides a detailed surgical quote after Dr. Dunn evaluates your face, neck, skin quality, and goals during consultation.
Most facelift patients plan for about two to four weeks of social downtime. You may be walking and doing light daily activities sooner, but swelling, bruising, and incision visibility take time to improve. Dr. Dunn will guide you on when you can return to work, exercise, dinners, events, and makeup.
