Restore a face that feels like you with a comprehensive facelift from Tansavatdi Facial Plastic Surgery. Here, Dr. Tansavatdi blends anatomical alignment with artistry to craft a result that is beautifully and uniquely you.
Facelift Thousand Oaks
Facelift Surgery Performed by Dr. Kristina Tansavatdi
Facial signs of aging are among the most common aesthetic concerns as women and men alike move through new stages in their lives. Wrinkles, lines, and sagging skin across the face, chin, and neck can be frustrating and upsetting. You may see your reflection and think that you look older than you feel. You may wonder if you’ll ever feel good about your appearance again. You’re not alone. Even though facial aging is natural and can’t be avoided, many people seek ways to slow, reduce, or turn back the aging process.
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What Can a Facelift Do For Me?
Although facelift surgery can’t stop the aging process, it can take several years off of your appearance. It can create natural, aesthetically pleasing facial contours and help you love the way you look even as you grow older. Most facelift patients feel they look about 10 years younger after their surgery, thanks to the procedure’s ability to reduce or eliminate the most apparent signs of aging. In particular, facelift surgery can:
- Smooth wrinkles and lines on your face and neck
- Tighten the muscles of your face
- Remove loose skin under your chin and jaw
- Remove or reposition excess fat around the chin to create smoother facial contours
- Reposition volume around the jawline and cheeks to a higher position to successfully provide a more youthful appearance
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Why Choose Dr. Tansavatdi for Your Facelift?
For patients in Thousand Oaks, CA, and the surrounding areas, facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kristina Tansavatdi offers high-level expertise with extensive training in facelifts and other procedures. She holds dual board certifications in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology, and she specializes in helping her clients achieve beautiful, natural results that can last for years to come.
Dr. Tansavatdi is also compassionate and knowledgeable: when you meet with her, she will help you understand your treatment options, risks, candidacy, and the benefits of facelift surgery. Dr. Tansavatdi and her team will guide you through every step of your journey to a rejuvenated appearance. For more information or to schedule your consultation, please call our office at (805) 715-4996.
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Your Consultation with Dr. Tansavatdi
During your consultation with Dr. Tansavatdi, you will discuss all your concerns and why you wish to pursue a facelift. She will evaluate your facial structure and skin, outline your surgical plan, and educate you about facelift techniques or other treatments that best address your needs. This in-person meeting will help you learn more about how a facelift can improve your specific appearance and confidence, or determine if there is a better option for you that can achieve even better results for your goals. If you’re in the Thousand Oaks area, we will help address your aesthetic concerns.
Facelift Before & After
Clarius™ Ultrasound-Guided Filler Dissolving Before Facelift Surgery
Many facelift candidates have a history of dermal fillers in the cheeks, jawline, or around the mouth. While fillers can soften early signs of aging, they can also:
- Mask the true position of the underlying facial tissues
- Change how the skin drapes over deeper structures
- Create areas of firmness that respond unpredictably during surgery
To ensure the most accurate and natural facelift outcome, Dr. Tansavatdi may recommend dissolving select hyaluronic acid–based fillers before surgery. Removing temporary volume allows her to assess your authentic facial anatomy, resulting in more predictable and harmonious outcomes—particularly before deep-plane lifting.
Designed for Optimal Results
At Tansavatdi Facial Plastic Surgery, filler correction is performed using Clarius™ high-resolution ultrasound guidance, which allows Dr. Tansavatdi to:
- Visualize filler deposits in real time
- Identify the depth, shape, and distribution of the product
- Map nearby vessels for enhanced safety
- Guide the precise placement of hyaluronidase, the enzyme used to dissolve hyaluronic acid fillers
Published studies show that ultrasound imaging can reliably localize filler and support targeted hyaluronidase delivery, enabling the dissolution of unwanted product without disturbing surrounding fat pads or native tissue structure. This ensures a controlled, predictable preparation of the face before surgery (Wiley, Oxford Academic, Springer ).
Safety First, Always
Safety remains central throughout this process. Hyaluronidase—long used in aesthetic medicine as a dependable reversal agent—breaks down HA filler into components your body naturally clears. The addition of ultrasound guidance further enhances safety by:
- Minimizing guesswork
- Reducing the number of needle passes
For facelift patients, this combination of enzyme-based correction and imaging provides clearer surgical anatomy, smoother tissue handling, and, ultimately, a more refined, natural-looking result once healing is complete.
Why We Recommend a Consult
A facelift provides the best results for women and men seeking an effective, long-lasting solution to signs of aging on the face and neck. The only way to find out for certain if a facelift is right for you is to schedule an in-person consultation with Dr. Tansavatdi in Thousand Oaks, CA. Dr. Tansavatdi carefully screens each patient to determine their candidacy for surgery. It is important to be honest about your medical history to minimize the risk of complications during and after surgery. We will help you understand all of your anti-aging options so you can make an informed decision about your procedure(s).
Facelift Recovery
Facelift surgery involves different phases of recovery. In the first few days after surgery, you should expect to require some bed rest. It is common to experience swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort. Pain can typically be managed with over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, though Dr. Tansavatdi may prescribe pain relievers if necessary. We will give you helpful aftercare instructions to keep you comfortable and minimize side effects as quickly as possible. Patients can expect to be away from work or normal daily activities for 10 to 14 days.
This will be enough time for swelling and discoloration to subside and ensure your recovery is on track. You should take care to sit and sleep with your head elevated, use only gentle facial products as directed by Dr. Tansavatdi, avoid activities that might cause pain or injury, and attend all of your scheduled follow-up appointments. Strenuous exercise or other intensive activities should be avoided for six to eight weeks, as increased heart rate and blood pressure may interfere with the healing process. Dr. Tansavatdi will clear you for certain activities as you heal.
Your Post-Op Process
Dr. Tansavatdi will provide detailed post-op instructions and meticulous aftercare services to each patient. Our team is always available should you have questions at any point during your recovery. Final facelift results are achieved within about four months. You can expect your results to last up to ten years, and you will continue to look younger than your age as time passes. With good skin care techniques, including sun protection and regular skin treatments with Dr. Tansavatdi, you can keep your skin in its best possible shape for life and extend the results of your surgery.
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Facelift Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be visible scars?
Dr. Kristina Tansavatdi designs her facelift incisions to be well hidden within the natural creases around the ears and within the hairline. If the neck is being addressed, then there may also be a small, inconspicuous incision made beneath the chin in a natural crease.
Scarring will be almost imperceptible after the requisite healing period that may take up to one (1) year, thanks to Dr. Tansavatdi’s meticulous detail on the design of the incisions and closure techniques. However, some people may have a higher propensity to scar or take longer to heal, which cannot be determined beforehand. If you have a history of abnormal scarring, let Dr. Tansavatdi know so she can plan ways to minimize it.
What is the average cost of a facelift?
A facelift is a profound undertaking for any patient, requiring thought and preparation. Estimating costs and expenses before surgery is an important step to ensure a seamless, stress-free experience. As with all aesthetic procedures, costs vary based on factors such as the techniques used, the type of anesthesia chosen, and the extent of the work performed. Further, those undergoing additional procedures in tandem with their facelift, such as a neck lift or facial fat transfer, will incur expanded costs. Dr. Tansavatdi often chooses an approach centered on the deep-plane facelift, as it provides highly natural and elegant results that help preserve the patient’s unique beauty and expressiveness.
As of February 2023, RealSelf reports that the average cost in the Los Angeles area is $19,482. This figure reflects surgeon fees only and does not include additional costs such as operating room and anesthesia fees. Bear in mind that costs are based on practice location, the surgeon’s expertise and credentials, and other factors. A customized facelift performed by an industry expert may cost a bit more, but the procedure is a lasting investment that will yield confidence and peace of mind for years to come. It cannot be overstated how important it is to choose a trusted, vetted professional such as Dr. Tansavatdi, whose fees start at $40,000. She will curate a personalized treatment plan and deliver stunning results that exceed your expectations for excellence from every angle. During your private consultation, she will go over every detail of your surgery, including a breakdown of the costs and expenses.
How long does surgery take?
Dr. Tansavatdi prefers a deep plane approach for facelift surgery, which requires more dissection and work. A facelift performed with a deep-plane approach usually takes at least 4 hours. If Dr. Tansavatdi has considered a mini lift or smaller procedure for you, then the time could be less than 4 hours. If combination treatments are performed, such as a brow lift, blepharoplasty, or a neck lift, the total operating time will increase.
Will there be pain?
After a facelift, most discomfort can typically be managed with pain medications prescribed by Dr. Tansavatdi. In Dr. Tansavatdi’s experience, most of her patients require stronger medication only on the first night after surgery, while the remainder of the recovery course can typically be managed without the use of narcotics. Most patients report tightness and discomfort that typically resolve within several weeks after surgery. During the surgery itself, you will be sedated or under the effects of anesthesia.
Are there any risks?
There are general risks that may happen with any surgery, such as the risk of bleeding, infection, unfavorable scarring, and prolonged swelling. There are also specific risks associated with facelift surgery that Dr. Tansavatdi will review with you before your surgery.
Though careful attention is taken by Dr. Tansavatdi to minimize the risks of facelift surgery, there are some that require important mention because they can create anxiety in patients even when they occur quite rarely, such as the risk of nerve damage, prolonged numbness, and hematoma. The risks of facelift surgery are low and are often managed favorably by Dr. Tansavatdi and her team.
At what age should I consider a facelift?
Candidacy for facelift surgery is assessed on a case-by-case basis and depends on your overall health, both mental and physical, and the extent of aging changes you currently show. While patients between 40 and 60 years old make up the majority of facelift clients, facelift and neck lift surgery has been performed on those older than that in good state of health. Dr. Tansavatdi will determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure during your private consultation.
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