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How Do I Get a Natural-Looking Facelift?

by Kyle Song, MD
December 20th, 2015

Natural-Looking-Facelift-Kyle-Song-MD-IrvineWhen it comes to correcting a host of facial issues associated with aging, nothing compares to the results that can be delivered with a facelift.  When performed correctly, a facelift can lift sagging, tighten skin, and correct drooping eyebrows and eyelids. The overall effect is that a patient appears younger, looks well-rested, and feels revitalized by his or her new appearance

However, there are some cases of facelifts gone wrong.  Instead of looking revitalized and younger, some patients come away with an unnaturally tighter or “surprise” appearance.  This unwanted result can occur when plastic surgeons don’t correct the real signs of aging; instead, they just pull facial muscles and corresponding skin as tightly as possible.

At Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California – serving the greater Orange County area – board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kyle Song uses a more comprehensive approach to the facelift procedure.  Instead of focusing on surface corrections, Dr. Song directly addresses the main signs of aging, which results in a more natural-looking facelift.

To achieve these results, Dr. Song addresses secondary signs of aging, which include:

  • Laxity of Tissues: This aging issue is one that a facelift is most proficient at treating.  As we age, skin tissue begins to break down due to declining levels of collagen and elastin.  A facelift addresses these issues by pulling skin and muscle tissue taut, which effectively reduces the appearance of drooping and sagging.  Dr. Song will make small incisions along the hairline and behind the ears to access these muscles, so your facelift scars won’t be noticeable.
  • Loss of Volume:  Facial volume is key to producing natural-looking facelift results.  Youthful faces typically have fat located around the cheekbones, which is why Dr. Song uses fat grafts to mimic a similar appearance.  Fat is harvested from a pre-determined area (usually the stomach or waist), treated, and then injected into the cheek areas.  There’s no chance that the fat will be rejected, as it’s from your own body.  Results can be permanent, making this procedure one of the best ways to maintain your newfound results.

To learn more about Dr. Song’s unique approach to achieve a natural-looking facelift, schedule a consultation with Dr. Song at Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California or visit http://www.kylesongmd.com. Call (949) 701-4454 to learn more or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Song today. 

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Top Tips to Maintain Healthy, Glowing Skin

by Kyle Song, MD
October 30th, 2014

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Ever wondered how it’s possible to get movie-star worthy skin?  Find yourself mulling over the skincare secrets that all celebrity A-listers seem to possess?  As it turns out, you don’t need to have the million-dollar budget of a movie star; you just need to know the top tops to maintain healthy, glowing skin.

As it turns out, it’s not too complicated to get a glowing complexion – you just need a little time, patience, and the ability to follow a routine.  With that in mind, make sure your skincare regimen is filled with these feel-good, look-good secrets.

Tips for Healthy Skin

  • Be mindful of what you eat.  Although dermatologists long ago found that eating chocolate won’t make you break out in zits (huzzah!), it’s still worth noting that if you eat a diet that’s heavy in processed foods, your skin will suffer as a result.  Processed foods are filled with free radicals, which damage healthy skin cells and make it difficult for your skin to look good.  Eating a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, however, ensures that free radicals stay away from your skin.
  • Speaking of which, invest in a good multi-vitamin.  If you hate swallowing pills, try using gummy vitamins.  It’s very hard to get all the nutrition your skin needs simply from diet alone, so get a good multi-vitamin on your side.  Consider supplementing it with prenatal vitamins for skin that glows.
  • Commit to drinking a liter of water each day.  This helps flush out toxins that are dragging your skin down.  What’s more, water gives your kidneys and liver the boost they need to flush out waste.
  • Get plenty of sleep.  Your skin depends on sleep to repair muscles, conduct important bodily processes, and repair all the damage that’s been done to your skin.  Without beauty sleep, your skin will look tired, drained, and downright sallow.  Not exactly a recipe for your ultimate beauty!
  • Get loads of exercise.  Physical activity oxygenates the blood, which makes it easier to carry essential nutrients to your skin.  Plus, nothing beats the glowing flush after a fun workout!

Of course, it’s also important to have a top-notch skin professional by your side.  That’s precisely where Dr. Kyle Song comes into play.  Dr. Song is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic treatments, including revitalizing skin injections, face lifts, microdermabrasions, and other skin-beautifying procedures.  Visit Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California for your consultation.

Categories Botox, Face, Facelift, Liquid Face Lift, Obagi Blue Peel, Obagi Radiance Peel, Skin Care
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Facial Rejuvenation Through The Ages

by Kyle Song, MD
July 3rd, 2014

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Spanish explorers scoured the swamps of Florida looking for the fabled Fountain of Youth – but in today’s day and age, individuals seeking everlasting youth only need to visit Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California (also serving the greater Orange County areas).  Kyle Song, MD provides facial rejuvenation treatments that can help you stave off wrinkles, keep hyperpigmentation at bay, and even help you peel several years off of your appearance.

Contrary to popular belief, facial rejuvenation doesn’t begin as soon as you see your first wrinkle.  Dr. Song encourages patients to look at facial rejuvenation as a lifelong process, as it can help ensure permanently beautiful and exceptional-looking skin.  From the formative teenage years until well into your Golden Years, you can enjoy facial rejuvenation through these ages:

In Your Teens and 20s:  During your formative years, plastic surgery should be kept to a minimum.  However, facial rejuvenation procedures can help set the foundation for exceptional skin tone that’s ready for any selfie.  During your teens, Dr. Song can use laser rejuvenation and microdermabrasions to help reduce the look of scars from acne and hyperpigmentation.  In your 20s, Dr. Song can provide Botox and dermal filler injections, which can stave off wrinkles and fine lines for much longer.  These treatments should be applied conservatively, which is why it’s important to see an esteemed plastic surgeon like Dr. Song.

In Your 30s:  This is where individuals may begin to see more signs of aging, and even start to notice deeper wrinkles and dynamic lines.  What’s more, if you enjoyed spending time in the sunshine during your teen years, you may notice more brown spots and hyperpigmentation.  Dr. Song can use chemical peels, microdermabrasions, and laser rejuvenation to start counteracting the symptoms of sun damage, as well as minimize the look of dynamic lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet.

In Your 40s and Beyond:  You may be seeing more wrinkles, but not to worry: Dr. Song’s aesthetic treatments can help keep the signs of aging at bay.  At this point, however, you may be considering the benefits of a facelift, particularly if your jawline has become saggy or your eyelids are beginning to droop.  Dr. Song can provide you with eyelid surgery, browlift, facelift, neck lift, and other treatments to ensure you look your best, no matter what decade you find yourself in.

For more information about Dr. Song’s facial rejuvenation treatments, or to schedule a consultation, visit Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California (also serving the greater Orange County areas) or call (949) 701-4454.

Categories Botox, Face, Facelift, Necklift, Skin Care
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