As a plastic surgeon with over thirty years of experience, Dr. John T. Alexander is renowned in San Diego for outstanding facial plastic surgery results. At his La Jolla, San Diego office, he has performed more facelift, eyelid surgery, and other surgical facial enhancements than anyone else in the area. Dr. John T. Alexander II has brought the latest surgical innovations to his father’s distinguished practice, making it possible for them to offer many recently developed techniques that provide for improved surgical outcomes and shortened recovery time.
Our surgeons are the first on the west coast to offer this innovative facelift technique that can remove ten years from your facial appearance in about an hour. Also called the “weekend facelift,” QuickLift™ provides our La Jolla, San Diego patients with a facelift option that is minimally invasive, has a relatively quick recovery time, and leaves fewer scars.
QuickLift™ focuses on tightening the lower portion of the face and the neck to reduce the appearance of sagging cheeks, jowls under the chin, and creases around the nose and mouth. QuickLift™ requires only two small incisions, one on each side of the face to access and gently tighten underlying connective tissue and lax skin. The revolutionary suturing technique our surgeons use to complete the procedure helps to minimize scarring and prevent the results of QuickLift™ from appearing too tight.
The QuickLift™ facelift produces results that are natural looking and youthful. Because only two small incisions are needed to complete the procedure scarring is in most cases indiscernible and patients can generally return to normal activities in a minimum of three days (recovery time varies by individual). After QuickLift™ patients immediately notice a dramatic improvement in the appearance of the mid-face, jaw line, and upper neck region. Visit the QuickLift™ website for more information on this procedure.
At Alexander Plastic Surgery in La Jolla, San Diego, facelift is one of the most popular facial plastic surgery procedures for rejuvenating the overall appearance of the face. Facelift reduces many of the telltale signs of facial aging such as skin laxity, jowls, and deep wrinkles and creases around the face. We offer two methods of facelift, both traditional and QuickLift™, so that you can chose the procedure that is best suited to meet your surgical goals.
At our La Jolla, San Diego practice, facelift begins with a hidden incision along the hairline. One of our surgeons will gently lift the facial skin from the underlying structures to access the facial muscles. To achieve lasting results, he tightens these muscles by suturing them into a new position to provide structural support for the lift. He then carefully draws the skin upward, smoothing out any unwanted wrinkles and droopy areas of the face to create a more youthful appearance. Excess skin is removed and the incision is closed with extreme care to minimize scarring and create a symmetrical result that is not overly tight.
Our patients in La Jolla, San Diego who have undergone facelift procedures generally appear five to fifteen years younger depending on the individual’s age, facial structure, and level of skin elasticity. Our plastic surgeons are extremely careful to keep results of facelift natural, balanced, and inconspicuous, enhancing the facial appearance rather than drastically changing it. Because our facelift procedures tighten the tissues below the skin, as well as the skin itself, results are secure and long lasting.
As the most delicate part of the face, the skin around the eyes is extremely vulnerable to exhibiting the effects of aging. At our San Diego practice, eyelid surgery can reduce the appearance of sagging upper and lower lids, as well as bags and puffiness around the eyes, with little or no scarring.
During your consultation with one of our plastic surgeons in San Diego, your eyelid surgery will be planned to accommodate your specific surgical needs. Our surgeons can alter the upper or lower eyelids or both depending on the extent of rejuvenation desired. The procedure begins with a small, well-hidden incision along the crease of the lid (upper) or the lash line (lower). The doctor carefully removes unwanted fat deposits and then excises excess skin that causes sagging and distortion of the lids. Once the appropriate amount of tissue has been removed, the incisions are closed.
Our patients in San Diego who chose to have eyelid surgery are typically astonished by the remarkable results of their procedure. After surgery, patients’ eyes appear more refreshed and alert. The skin around the eyes becomes smooth and youthful, dramatically transforming an aging appearance with one simple procedure. Recovery is quick and scarring is generally minimal if not undetectable.
Brow lift is a surgical procedure that can enhance the appearance of the forehead, upper eyelids, and brow area by reducing tension, deep creases and wrinkles between the eyebrows and along the forehead. By elevating the brow to its youthful position, patients are able to look years younger without the need for a full facelift.
Endoscopic Brow Lift - In an endoscopic brow lift, our surgeons are able to monitor the surgery using a tiny video camera (endoscope) that is placed through very small, discreet incisions. Once the initial incisions are made, the surgeon uses special surgical instruments to carefully release the skin from the underlying bone and muscle tissue. After reaching the forehead region, the surgeon removes dense muscle and other connective tissue that have built up in the area, reducing the appearance of fine lines and furrows. The skin is then lifted and repositioned to raise the brow line to an ideal height.
Traditional Brow Lift – For patients who require a more dramatic enhancement, a traditional coronal forehead lift may be the best option. Although the incision along the hairline is larger, the surgeon can perform a more comprehensive lift of the forehead area. He has the ability to remove excess skin before sealing the incision, which cannot be done with the endoscopic brow lift. Results with this technique tend to last longer, and the horizontal wrinkles of the forehead are more effectively minimized.
Patients of our San Diego practice who have undergone brow lift are usually very pleased with the results. The enhanced position of the brows makes patients appear younger and more refreshed. The deep furrows between the brows are greatly reduced, giving the face a happier, more relaxed appearance. Brow lift can also be performed in conjunction with traditional facelift or QuickLift™ for additional enhancement of the forehead area.
Contact Alexander Cosmetic Surgery in La Jolla, San Diego for facial plastic surgery, including facelift, eyelid surgery, and brow lift. We can answer any questions you might have about these and other cosmetic procedures, or schedule your consultation with one of our plastic surgeons.
Learn about the other cosmetic procedures that we offer at Alexander Cosmetic Surgery, such as tummy tuck, breast implants placement, QuickLift™, facial plastic surgery procedures, Restylane® application, chemical peel, laser hair removal, and more.
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Contact us in La Jolla, San Diego for expert facial plastic surgery, including facelift and eyelid surgery.
Alexander Cosmetic Surgery
9339 Genesee Avenue Plaza 39
San Diego, CA 92121 MAP
Ph. (866) 406-6652
Fx. (858) 455-1287