Vancouver & Portland Facelift & Neck Lift

As we age, the once firm, supple skin of our youth starts to lose elasticity, resulting in laxity and wrinkles. For many, one of the first places we notice this change is on the face, which begins to show the lines and creases brought on by time, repeated facial expressions, and sun exposure. By choosing a facelift, Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington residents can turn back the clock on facial wrinkling and sagginess.

Dr. Christopher Chung is an Olympia area plastic surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation procedures to reverse signs of aging on the face and neck. At his Longview plastic surgery practice, Dr. Chung performs neck lift and facelift for people from Portland, Oregon to Olympia, Washington, in many cases using endoscopic or limited incision approaches. These advanced techniques - which Dr. Chung acquired during his years as a Los Angeles plastic surgeon - minimize scarring and recovery time, while creating beautiful, natural results.

If you would like to learn more about facial rejuvenation, click here to request your complimentary consultation with Dr. Christopher Chung, a board-certified plastic surgeon serving central and southern Washington.

Facelift

Facelift surgery has been performed for generations, but more recent advances in technology - such as endoscopy - have made this procedure safer and more effective than ever. Facelift is a time-tested procedure for the restoration of a tighter, smoother, more youthful looking face. The classic and the mini facelift make improvements only to the lower portion of the face, and are often performed in conjunction with other procedures such as brow lift for a full facial rejuvenation.

The incision for the classic facelift begins in the hairline at the temples, then extends around the earlobe and into the hairline behind the ear. Through this incision, Dr. Chung separates the skin from underlying tissue in order to tighten the skin and reposition the underlying musculo-fascial (SMAS) and fatty tissues to create a smoother, more youthful lower face. The result is elimination of sagging jowls and deep creases around the nose and mouth.

The limited incision or mini facelift employs a shorter incision, through which Dr. Chung tightens the skin and repositions lower facial tissue. This more limited procedure results in a shorter, more comfortable recovery and more limited scarring. This option may be a good choice for women in their 40's with a smaller degree of wrinkling and sagging.

Neck Lift

When performing face lift for patients from Olympia, Washington to Portland, Oregon, Dr. Chung often combines this procedure with others to achieve a more complete rejuvenation of the face. One of the most common concerns of women seeking face lift is a lax, sagging neck that may obscure the contour of the chin and jaw. Neck lift surgery can tighten the skin and underlying muscles of the neck, and eliminate or contour fatty deposits to restore a more youthful appearance to this area.

To enhance your new image and maximize surgical outcomes, Dr. Chung incorporates skin treatments at Flourish Skin & Laser as a part of your aftercare. Beginning approximately 6 weeks after surgery, you may undergo a series of spa treatments to refine skin tone and minimize scarring.