Graceful aging on your own terms

The aging process impacts everyone differently and it can be exasperated by the negative effects of smoking, sun damage, genetics, and environmental factors. While temporary solutions such as injectables and peels can improve certain aesthetic concerns, they are rarely adequate when it comes to combating loose, sagging skin.

A surgical facelift offers lasting changes that can revitalize your quality of life, allowing you to make a better first impression socially and professionally. Facelift surgery may also be an excellent procedure for those with loose skin due to massive weight loss.

What is a facelift?

Facelift surgery, also called rhytidectomy, is performed to reverse aesthetic concerns related to the natural aging process. By removing excess sagging skin from the mid and lower face, Dr. Ali Qureshi creates a more vital, attractive look that patients adore.

As a board-certified aesthetic expert with an artistic eye, Dr. Ali ensures that your outcome appears natural, preserving spontaneity and individuality. Through technical precision and a conservative approach, Dr. Qureshi can create elegant changes with inconspicuous scarring during your facelift in Orange County.

What are the benefits of a facelift?

Nuanced Approach: Dr. Ali addresses sagging skin, volume loss, and poor skin quality using surgery, injectables, and laser therapy for comprehensive improvement.
Natural-Looking Results: Instead of pulling or stretching the skin, Dr. Ali elevates drooping tissue and muscles for a tension-free closure with minimal scarring, ensuring a natural appearance.
Minimal Scarring: Curvilinear incisions along natural curves and contours minimize scarring, allowing patients to enjoy their favorite hairstyles without worry.

Narcotic-Free Recovery: Dr. Ali avoids narcotic painkillers, providing Celebrex and Gabapentin before surgery to reduce postoperative discomfort, with most patients only needing over-the-counter pain relievers afterward.
Shorter Surgical Time: With a perfected approach, surgery typically lasts 2-3 hours, shorter than the 6-8 hours common for other surgeons, and patients can return home within one hour without the need for catheters or drains.
Compassionate, Concierge Care: Dr. Ali provides extensive follow-up care to ensure a smooth recovery and patient satisfaction, remaining involved at every phase of the surgical journey.

What can I expect from the procedure?

During a facelift in Orange County, Dr. Ali will create well-hidden incisions hidden within the folds behind the ears, stretching into the hairline. Once the skin is loosened from its underlying tissue, he will firm the underlying muscles and reposition the deeper facial layers to reflect a more youthful aesthetic. At this stage, Dr. Ali will trim excess skin and fat before closing the incisions with ultra-fine sutures.

What will my recovery entail?

After surgery, Dr. Ali will provide a thorough and customized aftercare plan going over topics such as bathing and showering, sleeping, resuming exercise, and returning to work. Mild swelling and bruising may occur after surgery but these symptoms will peak within a few days and then gradually resolve. Most patients are able to go back to their normal schedules within 7-10 days and attend social events within around 3 weeks.

Real Patient Testimonials

Lori's Testimonial After Her Facelift, Neck Lift, and Blepharoplasty

Rose's Testimonial After Her Facelift & Upper Eyelids Procedure

Our Philosophy And The Icing On The Cake

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Why choose South Coast Plastic Surgery in Orange County?

At South Coast Plastic Surgery, our skilled, board-certified surgeons and dedicated support staff place patient safety and satisfaction as their highest priorities. Every procedure is customized to the individual, helping patients achieve the refreshed, vital appearance they envision. While taking the first step along your facelift journey can be daunting, our caring team creates an environment of trust and transparency, supporting you at every phase of the process.

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