When meeting someone new or a person you have known for years, people focus first on the face when starting a conversation. Our face (whether we are aware of it or not) shows personality, emotion, and age. Sometimes, however, the appearance of the skin and changes in facial features do not express how we feel inside. A smile or other expression can emphasize the aging process and create either a favorable or unfavorable first impression.

When the facial skin is smooth and clear, it reflects light and is more visually appealing. This youthful, glowing appearance immediately makes people think “young”. However, the aging process and lifestyle changes (diet, medications, sun exposure, stress, smoking, etc.) can cause the skin to look dull and accentuate the lines that develop as we get older.

No matter how health-conscious you might be, certain factors cannot be controlled. Some of these are due to environmental exposure, heredity, and aging in general. As the body ages, the levels of elastin, collagen, and protein in the tissues (including the skin) decline. Depending on your genetics, this can begin as early as your thirties and can include dark undereye circles, baggy eyelids, crow’s feet, forehead lines, and sagging or loss of jawline definition.

There are different facelift procedures and techniques that can be used to match your specific goals to repair damage for an improved, natural appearance. Mini or full facelift techniques can be utilized to help re-suspended the deeper layers of facial tissue, correct age-related sagging, and restore a more youthful shape to the face.

With Dr. Amit Kochhar’s extensive knowledge in facial anatomy and expertise in restorative surgical procedures, he understands the process of facial aging and will take the time to learn about your goals and explain options for you to obtain long-term, lasting results. During your facelift consultation, Dr. Kochhar and you will decide what strategy will work best and may include complete facial rejuvenation through a surgical process and/or the use of non-surgical injections, dermal fillers, or other volume-enhancing products to reduces the signs of aging by providing a more youthful look.