The Secret to a Natural-Looking Facelift

Are you considering getting a facelift but haven’t yet taken the first step because you’re worried about the results? Maybe you're concerned after seeing certain celebrities with super-tight skin who bear little resemblance to their pre-surgery appearance.

James Koch, MD, founder of Koch Facial Plastic Surgery in San Mateo, California, understands your concerns. Stanford-trained and double board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, he believes that every facelift should produce natural-looking results that the patient loves. 

To help you get beautiful results, Dr. Koch, who has 25 years of experience, shares the following tips for getting a natural-looking facelift:

Know your facelift goals

A natural-looking facelift begins with a patient with a clear vision and realistic expectations. You need to know what you do and don’t like about your appearance. The more details you can provide about what you want to change, the easier it is to find ways to meet them.

Once your goals are conveyed and understood, Dr. Koch will let you know if a facelift can realistically deliver the desired results.

In collaborating with each patient, he creates a treatment plan that will result in the sought-after rejuvenated appearance and advises whether a facelift or another cosmetic option is best.

Traditional facelift

You’ll get the most natural and longest-lasting results from a full facelift that lifts and tightens the skin and muscles. Your skin needs the support of its underlying muscles. As you get older, the muscles also weaken and sag, so the results of a traditional lift last longer than other facial rejuvenation options and treatments that focus only on the skin.

Dr. Koch’s patients love their results as he carefully preserves their natural facial structure while restoring a younger-looking appearance.

Consider an add-on procedure

Even a beautiful facelift can look unnatural when you have mismatched features. A facelift doesn’t improve issues like drooping eyelids or deep forehead furrows. If you have other age-related concerns, talk with Dr. Koch about additional procedures he can perform simultaneously with your facelift.

Whether you need an eyelid lift, a brow lift, or another procedure, getting all the work done during your facelift saves your recovery time and eliminates the inconvenience of multiple surgeries. And ultimately, the results are more natural because all your features look younger.

Pick an experienced plastic surgeon

Nothing predicts the outcome of your facelift more than the surgical skills and experience of the doctor performing your procedure. Make sure to request before and after photos of their work. While photos show the overall quality of the surgeon’s work, they’re also an excellent way to learn if the surgeon places a high value on achieving natural results. When you look at photos, consider whether the after version looks natural.

With more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Koch has established and maintained an exceptional reputation. He’s passionate about using his extensive surgical skills and artistic and aesthetic sensibilities to create a natural-looking facelift. 

Book a consultation with Dr. Koch today to learn more about whether a facelift is right for you. Call the office at (669) 279-3663 or request an appointment using the online booking tool.