Facelift Laguna Beach by Daniel C. Mills, MD, FACS
Facelift Laguna Beach, CA | Daniel C. Mills, MD, FACS
Understanding Facelift Surgery in Orange County
A facelift can help patients turn back the hands of time and restore a more youthful appearance. This popular procedure addresses common signs of aging such as wrinkles, jowls, and inelastic skin on the face and neck. Dr. Daniel C. Mills, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Laguna Beach, utilizes state-of-the-art techniques to rejuvenate facial aesthetics.
What is a Facelift?
Medically known as a rhytidectomy, a facelift is an aesthetic enhancement procedure designed to tighten underlying facial muscles, reduce excess skin, and create a firmer, smoother appearance in the middle to lower facial areas and neck.
Facelift Procedure Options
SMAS Facelift
The Sub-Muscular Aponeurotic System (SMAS) facelift is often the most effective technique for addressing jowling, facial wrinkles, and excess skin. Dr. Mills uses this method to lift and secure sagging skin and underlying muscle structures.
Midface Suspension Facelift
This technique repositions cheek fat pads and reduces prominent nasolabial folds. It can produce dramatic results by enhancing facial contours and restoring volume to the mid-face region.
Ideal Facelift Candidates
- Individuals experiencing facial aging signs
- Patients with moderate to severe skin laxity
- Good overall health
- Non-smokers
Recovery and Results
Most patients can resume normal activities within 10-14 days. Final results typically become apparent within three to six months, with patients often reporting looking approximately 10 years younger.
Complementary Procedures
Dr. Mills may recommend combining facelift surgery with complementary treatments such as:
- Facial fat grafting
- Eyelid surgery
- Brow lift
- Submental liposuction
Non-Surgical Alternatives
For patients seeking less invasive options, alternatives include:
- Ultherapy®
- Liquid facelift with dermal fillers
- Laser skin rejuvenation
For more information about Facelift in Laguna Beach, CA, submit an enquiry to Daniel C. Mills, MD, FACS.