Category Archives: Facelift

Surprising truths about the male facelift

Surprising Truths About the Male Facelift (Updated 2023)

With Zoom conference calls replacing in-person meetings during the pandemic, many men discovered they didn't project as active and youthful an appearance as they thought. Staring at yourself for several hours a day can reveal some uncomfortable truths. That's one of the reasons we're seeing more men come in for treatments such as BOTOX®, fillers, …

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Woman touching her face after recovering from a face lift in Los Angeles, CA

Beyond the Facelift: Total Facial Rejuvenation (Updated 2023)

Before-and-after photos showcasing the results of facelift surgery are often stunning because the improvements are so dramatic. Many patients appear 10 to 20 years younger in their “after” photos. Can a facelift really produce such significant outcomes? The answer is yes when combined with other procedures—an approach I use at my Los Angeles plastic surgery practice called …

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Why Facelift Surgery is Different for Men

Without question, men in Southern California feel pressure to maintain a youthful appearance that communicates masculinity. Aging takes its toll on the face, etching wrinkles and creating jowls that can make you look much older than you feel. Facelift surgery is one answer for Los Angeles men when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon who …

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A woman relaxes at home and looks happy with her facelift results.

Facelift: Social Downtime vs. Physical Downtime

Getting a facelift so you look your best for an upcoming high-profile social event involves more planning than you would think. Many patients consider only the physical downtime involved with having facial plastic surgery. I advise my facelift patients in Los Angeles to also think about "social downtime"—the time needed to ensure that their results …

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A woman looks happy with her facelift results.

The Fall and Rise of the Facelift

Even as nonsurgical skin tightening treatments, the latest fillers, and BOTOX® Cosmetic continue to dominate headlines in the beauty world, there has been a resurgence of facial plastic surgery procedures, especially facelift. My Los Angeles patients choose facelift for the natural, yet remarkable results that newer surgical techniques achieve. In the 1980s and 1990s, women and …

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Dr. David Stoker

Let’s Face It: The Realities of Facelift Recovery

When facelift patients at my Los Angeles practice ask about the recovery process, many are concerned about the amount of discomfort involved and they're pleasantly surprised when I say it's relatively painless for most people. What I believe is more important is the timing of their procedures, especially if they're planning to attend a social event. Recovery …

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Is There a Season for Facelift Surgery in Los Angeles?

People considering facelifts in Los Angeles may not think it matters what time of year you get a facelift. The optimal time for facial plastic surgery depends primarily on your lifestyle and preferences, of course. And people have good reasons for scheduling their surgeries during certain seasons, including how the weather could potentially affect their …

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