Serving Los Alamitos, Long Beach, Seal Beach, Orange County, Cypress, Cerritos, Lakewood, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and the greater Los Angeles area.

1) What Is a Facelift?

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, addresses sagging skin, jowling, and deep folds in the lower face and neck. Over time, gravity, sun exposure, and loss of skin elasticity create a tired or heavy appearance that skincare and injectables cannot fully reverse.

Modern facelift surgery lifts and repositions underlying facial tissues rather than simply pulling skin tight. Dr. Raman Mehrzad focuses on natural rejuvenation that preserves your expressions and avoids an overstretched look.

Patients from Los Alamitos, Long Beach, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Cypress, Cerritos, Lakewood, and across Orange County and Los Angeles visit Ocean Plastic Surgery Center for facelift, neck lift combinations, and complementary eyelid or brow procedures when appropriate.

2) Who Is a Good Candidate?

• Visible jowls, marionette lines, or laxity along the jawline
• Good skin elasticity and overall health for surgery
• Non-smoker or able to stop smoking before and after the procedure
• Realistic expectations about scars, swelling, and gradual refinement
• Desire for long-lasting improvement rather than a temporary filler result

3) How the Procedure Works

1. Consultation: Facial analysis determines whether a mini, standard, or extended facelift is appropriate.
2. Markings and anesthesia: General anesthesia or deep sedation with local anesthesia for comfort.
3. Incisions: Incisions are placed around the ear and hairline where scars can be concealed.
4. Tissue repositioning: The SMAS layer and supporting structures are lifted and secured.
5. Skin redraping: Excess skin is trimmed conservatively for a smooth, natural contour.
6. Closure: Layered sutures, drains if needed, and a gentle compression wrap.

4) Recovery Timeline

Week 1: Swelling, bruising, and tightness are expected. Rest with head elevation. Most patients need help at home for the first few days.

Week 2: Bruising fades and many patients feel comfortable returning to public with makeup. Desk work often resumes.

Month 1: Swelling continues to improve. Incisions mature and scar care begins as directed.

Month 3: Facial contours look refreshed and natural. Scars fade toward fine lines hidden around the ears.

5) Risks and What to Expect

• Temporary numbness near the ears or cheeks
• Bruising, swelling, and mild asymmetry during healing
• Visible but well-concealed scars around the ear
• Hairline or earlobe shape changes, minimized with careful incision design
• Hematoma or infection (uncommon with proper aftercare)

Serving patients from Los Alamitos, Long Beach, Seal Beach, Orange County, Cypress, Cerritos, Lakewood, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and the greater Los Angeles area.

6) Before and After Gallery

See the before and after gallery on this page for facelift results from patients in Los Alamitos and Orange County. Combining facelift with fat grafting or eyelid surgery can enhance overall harmony when planned together.

7) Frequently Asked Questions

How long do facelift results last?
Results are long-lasting, though natural aging continues. Many patients enjoy a refreshed appearance for ten years or more before considering minor maintenance.

Will I look pulled or unnatural?
Our approach repositions deeper tissue support rather than over-tightening skin, which helps you look rested rather than operated on.

Can a facelift be combined with a neck lift?
Yes. Many patients benefit from treating the jawline and neck in the same operation for a cohesive result.