Face lift San Francisco

Your Face lift in San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area

A face lift, or rhytidectomy, is one of the post popular cosmetic procedures worldwide. It can turn back the hands of time as many as ten years, providing you a youthful, rested appearance. With greater accessibility to information through the Internet and television programming, more Bay Area patients are doing their research and electing face lift surgery to smooth and tighten sagging, loose skin affected by gravity, time, and exposure to the elements.

Read more about face lifts on our Face lift Overview page, visit our Face lift Common Questions page, or view our before and after photo gallery.

Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are known for our laid-back style and down-to-earth philosophies. Similarly, we notice that our average patient tends to have a realistic goal for their face lift. San Francisco and East Bay patients opt for rejuvenated and refreshed appearances--not an overly obvious look from surgery. Dr. Mabrie provides his patients noticeable but natural improvements. This is about refreshing you, not making you look like someone else.

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In Our Patient's Own Words

Recently, one of our San Francisco patients sent us her thoughts and feelings about her experience with Dr. Mabrie:

"Dr. David Mabrie is as skilled a plastic surgeon as I have ever seen. His results are quite simply spectacular. His concern and care for his patients are legendary. I've recommended four people to his office, and all of them are as pleased as I am."
Best, Melanie

Dr. Mabrie Is a Great Choice for Your San Francisco Face lift

After completing his education and training on both coasts-at UC Davis, UCSF, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Stanford-Dr. Mabrie had the opportunity to choose where to locate his practice. Like many of us who are transplants, he selected the Bay Area carefully. He enjoys the rich cultural diversity, the range of intellectual and outdoor activities and the natural beauty our unique environment has to offer. Most of all, he derives tremendous satisfaction from helping Bay Area patients get the most out of their own lives when they feel good about their looks and themselves.

As a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in plastic surgery of the nose, face and neck, Dr. Mabrie has helped thousands of patients in his five years of practice in San Francisco and the East Bay. He knows firsthand the power facial plastic surgery has to dramatically improve your life.

A Word on Featherlifts and Threadlifts

Lately, there has been an extreme amount of media attention focused on "featherlifts" and "threadlifts," and Bay Area residents are naturally intrigued. These new techniques work by inserting several threads into the face and "lifting" the skin from within. The threads are left in-place and anchor the skin in position. Although the threads are effective in lifting facial skin, the results achieved are typically short-lived and half as dramatic as the typical surgical outcome. Costs for threadlifts are equal to or more expensive than some face lift procedures. Based on the information available to date, traditional surgery, with its long-lasting results and comparable fee, may be a better option. A short-incision face lift can accomplish noticeable changes with less downtime than a traditional face lift, is "pony-tail" friendly, and provides results that will last longer than threads.

Getting Started

The best way to get started is through research and consultation. The Internet is a great place to begin your quest. Also, consider referrals from your doctor, family and friends. Finding a doctor you trust and with whom you can communicate is fundamental to the success of your surgery.

Once you schedule a consultation with a surgeon, here are four important questions to consider:

1. Does your surgeon specialize is facial cosmetic surgery? Some surgeons specialize in body liposuction, tummy tucks and breast augmentation more than facial procedures, while others may do a little of everything. Ask your surgeon how often he or she performs facial procedures before moving ahead.
2. View examples of the surgeon's previous work. Artistic expression is a big component of facial plastic surgery. You want to make sure you and your surgeon are on the same page.
3. What type of face lift surgery is right for you? Discuss your goals and ideas thoroughly with your surgeon. Is a face lift the right procedure for you? Should it be done in conjunction with other procedures, such as cheek or chin augmentation, to achieve the best overall results? Does your surgeon perform these other surgeries on a regular basis?
4. Does your surgeon offer computer imaging? This is one of the best tools available to help you visualize your goals and communicate with your doctor. Computer imaging should be used during your consultation to ensure effective communication between your surgeon and you.

Dr. Mabrie performs face lift surgery in the San Francisco Bay Area. He and his staff specialize in anti-aging surgery and treatments of the face and neck and they're available to meet with you. If you want to know more about face lifts, anti-aging treatments like Botox® Cosmetic, Restylane™, and Radiesse™, or skincare to keep you glowing, click to schedule a consultation.

We are happy to answer any of your questions through email or by phone at 866-360-FACE.