Patient Journey #7487
Description:
Patient Journey: Facial Rejuvenation
Age Range: 50-60
This patient holds a special place in our practice. Dr. Raggio first met Catherine more than a decade ago while he was a resident physician at Tulane University in New Orleans. Over the years, they stayed connected, making it especially meaningful when she reached out to discuss facial rejuvenation.
Catherine traveled to us from Louisiana for her care, beginning her journey with a virtual consultation. Although she works in the medical field and has extensive experience seeing facial rejuvenation procedures firsthand, she shared that it still took several years to build the confidence to move forward with surgery herself. Like many patients, her decision was not made overnight. She spent years considering her options, weighing the risks and benefits, and waiting until the timing felt right.
During her consultation, her goals were straightforward: she wanted to look refreshed, youthful, and rested while still looking completely like herself. Her concerns included facial and neck laxity, loss of facial volume, and changes around the eyes that made her appear more tired than she felt.
After a comprehensive evaluation and thoughtful discussion of her goals, we developed a customized treatment plan designed to address multiple aspects of facial aging while maintaining a natural appearance.
Her treatment plan included:
• Preservation Extended Deep Plane Facelift
• Extended Deep Plane Necklift
• Upper Blepharoplasty
• Autologous Fat Grafting
• Targeted CO2 Laser Resurfacing
Facial aging occurs at multiple levels, including the skin, facial volume, and deeper structural support of the face and neck. By addressing each of these areas simultaneously, we were able to restore youthful contours, refine the jawline and neck, refresh the appearance of the eyes, and improve overall skin quality.
One of the most rewarding aspects of Catherine’s journey was helping someone Dr. Raggio has known and respected for many years. The trust she placed in our team is something we do not take lightly. Her willingness to travel from Louisiana and entrust us with her care is a responsibility we deeply value.
Her results reflect exactly what she hoped to achieve—not a different version of herself, but a refreshed, rejuvenated version that still looks completely natural.
We think you’ll agree that Catherine looks fantastic. Still herself, simply more rested, confident, and youthful.
