Face lifts range in size from "mini" to "standard" depending on location and on skin laxity. Facelift surgery is performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia, or under local anesthesia with sedation. Your surgeon will start by making incisions near the hair line on either side of the face from the temples, around below the ear, to the lower scalp. He then tightens muscles and cuts away excess skin. The exact position of these incisions varies because each patient is unique.

A face lift may be combined with other procedures to reach the desired overall effect. Some procedures that enhance the result of a face lift are eyelid lift, brow lift, chemical peel, dermabrasion, chin enlargement, rhinoplasty, fat suction, and laser skin resurfacing. Because insurance does not cover aesthetic surgery, and because of the fact that any surgery means some risk, you want to be well informed. Dr. Steven Teitelbaum can help you prepare for your facial rejuvenation procedure in Santa Monica, California.