Facelift

If you want to age on your own terms, the facelift has long been the gold standard for taking years off your face and creating a refreshed and vibrant appearance. The traditional facelift targets sagging skin in the lower face and neck, and while it can successfully create more youthful contours, we demand more for our facelift patients.

Your Oregon Facelift Specialists—Areas We Serve

Our double board-certified facial plastic surgeons, Dr. James Chan and Dr. Haena Kim, perform facelift surgery for women and men from:

• Portland, OR
• Clackamas
• Lake Oswego
• West Linn

As leaders in facial plastic surgery, our plastic surgeons have created a new standard for facial rejuvenation that comprehensively addresses facial aging. Learn why patients from throughout Oregon and the West Coast have their facelifts performed at Réviance® Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Center. 

The Réviance Approach to Aging

We treat aging with a three-pronged approach that we customize to each patient’s lifestyle, budget, and needs.

1. Restore Youthful Contours
   The first step is to address skin laxity and sagging in the face and neck. We personalize your facelift and use minimally invasive techniques for the most natural-looking results. The transformation is often profound, but the evidence of surgery is nearly nonexistent.
2. Rejuvenate Aging Skin
   Next, we target wrinkles, discoloration, and other cosmetic skin concerns. Using laser skin resurfacing and carefully selected, medical-grade skincare products, we enhance your surgical results with a smooth, even, radiant complexion.
3. Replenish Lost Volume
   Finally, we treat hollowing and volume loss with dermal fillers or fat transfer. Facelifts normally treat the lower third of the face. With this step, we can create an all-over improvement that blends seamlessly with the surgical enhancements.

Together, these steps produce reliably beautiful, natural-looking results that go above and beyond what surgery can accomplish on its own. This multi-modality approach lasts longer and looks better, too, as your refreshed skin and renewed contours will age in harmony with one another.

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Deep Plane Facelift

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The above patient, often in the public eye, was motivated to undergo a facelift with Dr. Chan for more than just aesthetic reasons. Her desire to look as glamorous, active, and youthful as her lifestyle demands, led her to consider cosmetic enhancement. She sought to epitomize confidence in public, consequently looking to improve the appearan... Read More

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SMAS facelift

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The above patient sought out a Facelift with Dr. James Chan, specifically desiring effective treatment for sagging jowls and neck. She wanted to recapture a youthful appearance, which was a motivating factor, and the SMAS facelift technique was selected for its proven results in these areas. Under the care of Dr. Chan, she was able to achieve... Read More

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Face and neck lift

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The above patient was motivated to pursue a Facelift in Portland due to discontent with her aging neck. As an active individual with little time to recover, she was interested in a method that would provide instant, natural-looking results with minimal downtime. Her search for a solution finally led her to Reviance Plastic Surgery & Aesth... Read More

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Minimally invasive facelift

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Feeling youthful and looking the part often go hand in hand, and this was the driving factor behind the decision of the female patient depicted in the above photos to seek a facelift in Portland. The patient chose an elective procedure with the primary aim of enhancing her jowls and neck, which would allow her to align her appearance more con... Read More

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Minimally invasive facelift

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As part of a personal commitment to living her best life, this patient decided to get a Facelift in Portland at the renowned Réviance Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center. She constantly exuded youthfulness at heart and desired her outside to reflect how she felt inside. Specifically, her decision to travel from California is indicative of... Read More

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Mini facelift, minimal scarring, quick recovery, and without general anesthesia

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After considering a facelift in Portland, the above patient opted for a less invasive procedure, choosing a mini facelift at the Reviance Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Center to suit their lifestyle needs. This patient not only desired a rejuvenated appearance but minimal scarring and a quick recovery time as well. The mini facelift has prove... Read More

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Facelift and Lower Blepharoplasty

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The patient, an active 61-year-old male entrepreneur, sought a Facelift in Portland to rejuvenate his appearance and restore volume to his facial features. Dissatisfied with a lackluster jawline, under-eye appearance, and overall facial sag, he hoped a facelift and eyelid surgery could provide a refreshed, more youthful look. With motivating... Read More

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Deep Plane Facelift

Facelift, CO2 laser, Lower eyelid blepharoplasty

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This patient, a vibrant and active woman, once felt that her external appearance didn't match her youthful spirit. She sought to align her physicality with her inner age and vitality through an elective procedure: a Facelift in Portland. She was interested particularly in a face-lift to help her achieve a more youthful and refreshed appearanc... Read More

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Your Facelift Consultation

When you meet with Dr. James Chan or Dr. Haena Kim for your facelift consultation, you have an active say in your treatment. Our surgeons pride themselves on being thorough, approachable, and committed to providing exceptional patient care.

A facelift at Réviance is personalized to each patient’s needs, from lifestyle to budget to the extent of correction desired. Dr. Chan and Dr. Kim will cover your options for facial rejuvenation, including additional complements to the surgery, such as laser skin resurfacing and fat transfer. Your surgeon will work closely with you to design your optimal treatment plan.

If you aren’t ready for surgery or aren’t sure if surgery is right for you, Dr. Chan and Dr. Kim can suggest less invasive options to revitalize your appearance.

Your Facelift Options

Our surgeons perform several types of facelifts, including specialized Asian facelifts, depending on what will give you the best result. Your age, degree of facial aging, and goals for the surgery will influence which facelift option is right for you.

Mini Facelift

This facelift technique targets the cheeks, jowls, and neck. The shorter incisions and reduced downtime associated with this procedure have earned it the nickname the “weekend facelift.”

Mid-Facelift

If aging affects the region between the lower eyelid and the upper lip, a mid-facelift can restore a more youthful appearance and keep future jowling at bay.

SMAS Facelift

This ‘standard’ facelift procedure addresses the lower third of the face and neck by treating skin laxity and tightening the underlying SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) layer.

Extended SMAS Facelift

This procedure releases the SMAS layer for greater maneuverability of the fat pads and underlying tissues while reducing surface tension on the skin.

Deep Plane Facelift

This facelift often produces the most transformative results. It tightens and elevates the skin and SMAS together instead of separately, creating extremely natural-looking results that are never tight or pulled-looking. This technique also minimizes tension on the skin for longer-lasting results.

Revision Facelift

These complex procedures help patients who are not satisfied with their facelift results from other surgeons or need their results “refreshed” due to the natural aging process. In the case of unsatisfactory results, our surgeons recommend waiting at least 9 to 12 months after a previous surgery to allow swelling or tightness to dissipate.

Nonsurgical Facelift

Patients who are experiencing mild signs of aging but aren’t ready or able to commit to surgery may be interested in a nonsurgical alternative. The “liquid facelift” combines BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers like JUVÉDERM to smooth wrinkles and add volume throughout the face.

Am I a Good Candidate for a Facelift?

Facelift candidacy is less about how old you are and more about how healthy you are. If you are a healthy nonsmoker with no history of adverse reactions to anesthesia, you can likely move forward with surgery.

At your consultation, we will discuss your medical history and evaluate your face; if you are not a good candidate for the procedure, we will work with you to find a different solution to refresh your appearance.

Differences in Facelifts for Women and Men

While they use similar techniques, our surgeons must account for differences in anatomy and desired improvements when performing facelifts for women and men, as detailed in the table.

Female vs. Male Facelift Comparison

What To Expect During Your Procedure

Your facelift is an outpatient procedure performed using local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Dr. Chan and Dr. Kim will use minimally invasive, short-scar techniques whenever possible to keep incisions and signs of surgery to a minimum.

The location of your incisions will depend on the type of facelift, but our surgeons take great care to be as discreet as possible. Dr. Chan or Dr. Kim will tighten the underlying tissue and muscles, trim away excess skin, and smooth out wrinkles and folds before meticulously closing the incisions with sutures.

Both surgeons place great emphasis on your safety and comfort throughout the procedure. If fat transfer is part of your treatment plan, they will collect and purify fat from another part of your body before injecting it into your face to restore volume.

Six years later and still gorgeous! Dr. Chan and team are fabulous! My aesthetician just exclaimed today about Dr. Chan’s incredible work. It was the best gift I ever gave myself! Finding the right doctor is hard and Dr. Chan is the doc to see!

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Recovery After a Facelift

Dr. Chan and Dr. Kim will provide detailed instructions to make your recovery process as short and smooth as possible. You can expect some bruising and swelling for the first couple of weeks, with residual swelling dissipating over several months.

Most patients feel well enough to return to work within 1 to 2 weeks and feel comfortable being seen in public at about 2 weeks after surgery. Your surgeon can advise you on when you can resume most routine activities.

How Much Does a Facelift Cost in Portland?

The cost of your facelift will be based on the techniques used and any additional procedures incorporated into your treatment plan. We offer financing options through CareCredit and can work with you to create a treatment plan that fits your budget.

Facelift FAQ

What is the most natural-looking facelift?

The first step in attaining natural-looking facelift results is to choose an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Chan and Dr. Kim. Their deep plane facelift delivers the most natural-looking results by lifting the skin and SMAS together. By minimizing tension on the skin, it provides longer-lasting results than many other techniques.​

Who is not a good candidate for facelift surgery?

If you smoke and are unwilling to quit before and after surgery, have a medical condition that will affect healing, or have unrealistic expectations about your results, you will not be a good candidate for facelift surgery. If you have early signs of aging, you might not need a facelift because nonsurgical skin tightening and injectables may sufficiently provide your desired improvements.

What is the least invasive facelift?

Our mini facelift, which focuses on the lower face and jawline, is the least invasive surgical option, requiring less downtime than a traditional facelift. This procedure involves smaller incisions, resulting in minimal scarring and shorter recovery.

What are the nonsurgical alternatives to facelift surgery?

We offer a range of nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatments that may replace or enhance facelift surgery. Options include:​

• Ultherapy® uses ultrasound energy to firm and tighten the skin thorough increased collagen.
• MINT® PDO Thread Lift is a minimally invasive procedure that uses dissolvable threads to lift sagging skin, stimulating collagen production for long-term benefits.
• Dermal fillers, like Radiesse® and Bellafill®, restore volume and smooth out facial folds and deeper wrinkles, providing immediate results with minimal downtime.
• BOTOX® Cosmetic injections temporarily relax facial muscles to smooth away crow’s feet, frown lines, and other dynamic wrinkles.
• CO² laser skin resurfacing improves skin tone and texture by removing pinpoint areas of the skin’s outer layers correcting fine lines, sun damage, and uneven pigmentation.

We can customize and combine these treatments for specific concerns, providing a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation without surgery.

Discover the Réviance Difference Today

If you are ready to explore your facial rejuvenation options, our two double-board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons are here to help. Please request a consultation or call us at (503) 953-1230 to start your facelift journey today.