Facelift Thousand Oaks

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 can have a higher propensity to scar or take a longer time to heal, which may not be able to be determined beforehand. If you do have a history of abnormal scarring you should let Dr. Tansavatdi know so she can plan ways to minimize scarring for you.

A facelift is a profound undertaking for any patient, requiring thought and preparation. Estimating costs and expenses before surgery is an important step in the process to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience. As with all aesthetic procedures, costs vary according to a variety of factors, including 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 around the deep plane facelift, as this 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.

Dr. Tansavatdi prefers a deep plane approach for facelift surgery which requires more dissection and work. A facelift performed using a deep plane approach usually requires 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, then the total operating time will be increased.

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 managedwithout the use of narcotics. Most patients describe tightness and discomfort which typically resolves several weeks after surgery. During the surgery itself, you will be sedated or under the effects of anesthesia

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 occurrence of these risks of facelift surgery are low and are often managed favorably by Dr. Tansavatdi and her team.

Candidacy for facelift surgery is assessed on a case-by-case basis and will depend on your overall health, both mental and physical, and the amount of aging changes you are currently showing. 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.