Full Face Lifts

Virginia Beach, VA Facelift Surgery.
Facelift Before and After Photos

Signs of aging appear in the face and neck almost always first. You may think and feel very young but may have a very tired or sad appearance as the neck and jaw line begin to sag and lose their youthful contours. You may notice wrinkles and creases in your face and around the eyes − with furrows and frown lines in your forehead. Marionette lines begin to form between your cheeks and chin while creases set into the nasolabial folds at the corners of your mouth. The fat in your cheeks descends leaving you with jowls while the fat in your neck increases forming a double chin or creases that leave you with deep, unsightly chords. You may develop “turkey waddle” as the neck muscles (platysma) loose their elasticity, weaken and sag. The causes may be hereditary or environmental (lifestyle). It doesn’t matter - it happens to all of us! That’s the bad news − the good news is here at The Choe Center in Virginia Beach, VA we can safely and effectively turn back the clock at least 10 years with one of our lift procedures! We have also included a listing of typical complementary procedures patients choose to have in addition to their facelift.

Benefits of Full Face Lifts

Aspects of Facelifts
• Facelift surgery is safe, effective and most popular
• Facelift surgery reverses unwanted signs of aging
• Facelift surgery restores balance & harmony to the aging face
• Facelift surgery smoothes & tightens skin of the face & neck
• Facelift surgery is common among people in their 40’s-50’s & older
• Facelift surgery is effective & sought after by both men & women
• Facelift surgery will not change − but rather enhance the real you!

Complementary Procedures: Mid-Face Lift, Eyelid Lift, Browlift

Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a facelift? It is a surgical procedure performed to improve the visible signs of aging in the face and neck. It was created and perfected in order to correct all of those unwanted signs of aging and to restore a more youthful, more rested appearance.
Will a facelift change my real appearance? No. It will turn back the clock to give you a more youthful appearance again. It will not change your fundamental features − those that define you, as you.
Does a facelift create a “pulled or too tight look?” No. Dr. Choe is a board certified facial plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and trained in plastic surgery of the face and neck. Your surgery will be customized specifically to you − and will simply restore a “younger looking” you − one that is age appropriate.
How long will my facelift last? The effects of aging, gravity, lifestyle will continue to take their toll. But consider this: if you had a twin sibling and you had a facelift, you would both continue to age, but you would always look about 10+ years younger.
Will a facelift eliminate all my wrinkles, furrows and grooves? A facelift deals with the sagging skin of the face − lifting it to its original position. Many wrinkles and grooves will be done away with. However, our patients typically have an eyelid lift to deal with the hoods above the eyes and the bags beneath the eyes. Chin implants effectively restore definition to the chin while a necklift and neck liposuction fully complements your facelift to give the most outstanding − overall results that you deserve.
Where will my facelift surgery be performed? Dr. Choe will perform your facelift surgery in our accredited surgery center conveniently located in Hampton Roads, Virginia. This is an out patient procedure − so you will return home the same day.
Is there much pain associated with a facelift surgery? Actually our patients report very minimal discomfort. You will experience a “tightness” due to swelling and some pulling under the chin. This is normal, managed very well with pain medication and generally decreases each day until completely gone.
What about anesthesia? Dr. Choe uses an IV sedation along with local anesthetic keep you completely comfortable. Most patients sleep and do not hear or feel anything.
How long will my facelift surgery take? It usually takes 3-4 hours − depending upon the extensiveness of your surgery.
How long will I need to be out of work? Usually 7-10 days. Swelling, bruising and tightness are part of this lift procedure. This takes time to diminish − usually 2-3 weeks.

Facelift Surgery Pictures--Before and After