Patient Journey #12148
Description:
Patient Journey: Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation
Age Range: 70-80
Twenty years after her first facelift and neck lift, this out of town patient found herself noticing the familiar signs of aging returning.
She had loved her original results for many years, but over time she began to see increasing skin laxity throughout her face and neck. Her brows had gradually descended, creating heaviness of the upper eyelids, and she felt it was simply time for another refresh.
During her consultation, we discussed an important concept that many patients don’t realize. A facelift doesn’t stop the aging process. Even after an excellent result, the face continues to age naturally. Rather than “starting over,” revision facial rejuvenation builds upon the foundation created by the original surgery, restoring support where time has once again taken its course.
Her customized treatment plan included:
• Revision Preservation Deep Plane Facelift
• Extended Deep Plane Necklift
• Brow Reset
• Upper Blepharoplasty
• Lower Blepharoplasty
• Lip Lift
• Fat Grafting
• Buccal Fat Removal
• Full-face CO₂ laser resurfacing
Each procedure addressed a different component of facial aging while working together to create a balanced, harmonious result. The revision facelift and neck lift restored definition to her lower face and neck, her brow and eyelid procedures refreshed the upper face, fat grafting replenished volume that had diminished over the years, and CO₂ laser resurfacing improved the quality and texture of her skin.
One of the most meaningful parts of her journey wasn’t just her result. It was hearing her describe the recovery process in her own words. Like every patient, she experienced healing one step at a time, and her story serves as a wonderful reminder that recovery is a journey, not a race. Every patient heals differently, and giving yourself the time to heal is an important part of achieving a beautiful outcome.
Perhaps the greatest compliment came from the people who know her best. Friends and family didn’t tell her she looked different. They simply told her she looked like herself, refreshed, rested, and well.
For us, that’s always the goal. Facial rejuvenation should never change who you are. It should simply help you look like the best version of yourself, no matter where you are in life’s journey.
